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If you test positive for COVID, can you still travel?With variants KP.2, KP.3, and LB.1 surging, the CDC advises isolation if symptomatic, testing kits, masks, and medications for July 4 trave...
Don’t pop that pill daily: Doctors red-flag proton pump inhibitors used to treat acid reflux, heartburnsThe reason for the popularity of PPIs among doctors and patients is not tough to gauge. With unhealthy lifestyles and dietary habits, acidi...
Despite little research or regulation, mind-altering ketamine has become trendy, psychedelic therapyPrescriptions for ketamine have surged due to for-profit clinics and telehealth services offering it as a remedy for pain, depression, and ...
Now, you will need a prescription for buying aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofinac in Delhi. Read whyDelhi government has asked chemists to restrain from selling aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac without a valid doctor's prescription to add...
What is ethical animal research? Scientist and veterinarian explain 4 R's of careThere is no single standard definition of ethical animal research.
How psychologist can help you relieve from chronic painPsychologists, therapists and social workers have quietly become a crucial part of pain treatment programs, proving to be as effective or m...
With 6-8 weekly sessions, psychologists can evaluate the root cause of chronic pain & treat itFinding the right pain counseling can take a bit of effort on the part of the patient.
ICMR advises against NSAIDs, says some painkillers found to worsen COVID-19Listing a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for patients with hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases, the ICMR said currently ...
Covid-19: Facebook removes ‘misleading’ post by a doctor on Karnataka govt requestDr Sanjeev Kumar had posted videos and messages, including a blanket prescription with names of 11 drugs “for very sick patients with low o...
Panel recommends ban on 343 fixed dose combination medicinesThis report will be sent to the health ministry in the next two weeks, following which the government will decide the fate of these drugs, ...
NPPA backs ban on 'irrational' drugs, revises price fixation guidelinesIndia's drug pricing watchdog National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has moved in to back the health ministry.
China has no good plan to deal with its crashing economyAt the crux of China's reform story—or the lack thereof—is what will be done with the nation's state-owned enterprises, or SOEs.
Indian Medical Association issues guidelines on the use of painkillersIMA issued guidelines on safety and efficacy of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or painkillers in an attempt to clear misco...
- Govt plans new norms for ads on emergency contraceptive pills
The government has decided to frame guidelines on advertisements of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) to ensure consumers be aware of the...
- Govt slashes drug prices
The drug price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has revised prices of 887 medicines, including steroids, insulin, vitami...
- NPPA revision of 174 drug prices may lead to costlier medicines
Insulin brands, steroids and painkillers may become more expensive once NPPA revises prices of more than 170 medicines, in some cases by as...
- UK gets tough on pharma cos' clinical trials
Britain plans to force pharmaceutical companies to share more information with regulators about clinical trials after an investigation rece...