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Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for BioconIndian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalising on growing demand as major pharmaceutic...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
Hetero partners with Richter to develop, market Semaglutide injection globallyHyderabad's Hetero Labs partners with European giant Gedeon Richter. They will jointly develop and sell Semaglutide Injection, the generic ...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
India’s anti-obesity drug market sees slower growth after initial surge in generic semaglutide salesIndia's anti-obesity drug market sees a slowdown after initial generic semaglutide sales. Demand has eased from its peak, with growth moder...
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...
AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...
Laurus Labs adds Rs 40,150 crore to investors' wealth in a year with 120% rally. Buy, hold or book profits?Laurus Labs has significantly boosted investor wealth, adding over Rs 40,000 crore in a year with a 120% stock rally. Driven by business im...
Hospitals warn Central Government Health Scheme reimbursement cap may hurt cancer treatmentA major private hospital group warns of a crisis for advanced cancer patients under the Central Government Health Scheme. A reimbursement c...