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STATINS AND DIABETES
Dietitians reveal the foods you must avoid when taking statins — don’t make this mistakePeople taking statins for high cholesterol can enjoy many foods in moderation. Dietitians recommend limiting processed meats, sugary desser...
Even low cholesterol levels could pose diabetics risk, claims new study. Apollo doctor urges regular blood sugar testingNew research suggests very low LDL cholesterol may be linked to a higher risk of type-2 diabetes, even without statin use. While statins ca...
Statins for the young? Doctors break down the surprising age you should startDoctors are now checking high cholesterol in young adults and sometimes starting statins early. The focus is on LDL levels, family history,...
Sudden blurred vision can be life-threatening warning: CMC Vellore doctor shares indicators of major stroke riskA 60-year-old man’s recurring episodes of sudden blurred vision turned out to be warning signs of an impending stroke. Initially dismissed ...
Novartis offers payment plan for high-cost heart medicineNovartis introduces a financing scheme with Pine Labs for its cholesterol-lowering drug, Sybrava (inclisiran), in India, aiming to broaden ...
Lupin, Zydus Lifesciences ink licensing, supply pact for Saroglitazar MgLupin and Zydus Lifesciences entered into a licensing and supply agreement to co-market Saroglitazar Mg, an innovative drug approved by Ind...
'Everybody Loves Raymond' star Ray Romano undergoes surgery after 90% blockage in main arteryActor Ray Romano, known for his performance in 'Everybody Loves Raymond', said that his doctor told him years ago to take statin to lower t...
How lifelong cholesterol levels can harm or help your heartThe researchers found that the longer a person had high levels of LDL — no matter what their LDL level is in young adulthood or middle age ...
Zydus Cadila receives DCGI nod for NAFLD drug Saroglitazar Mg in IndiaNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a progressive disease of the liver, which starts with fat accumulation in the liver in patient...
Drug pricing regulator fixes prices of 40 formulation drugsThe regulator has reduced the maximum retail price of a new class of drugs, including statins, diabetes drugs, cardiovascular and combinati...
Zydus Cadila gets DCGI nod for world's first drug to treat liver diseaseThe Ahmedabad-based company said the approved product is the first ever drug anywhere in the world for treatment of Non-Cirrhotic Non-Alcoh...
Zydus Cadila files NDA for Saroglitazar MagnesiumNASH is a progressive disease of the liver and a significant unmet medical need. There are currently no treatments available for the treatm...
Cholesterol check: Stay active at work, exercise at least for 30 mins dailyCholesterol, made by liver, is important for proper functioning of the body. Just ensure blood lipid profile is healthy.
Zydus gets regulatory nod to market Lipaglyn in MexicoThe company has been granted marketing approval from the Mexican regulatory authority COFEPRIS to commercialise Lipaglyn in Mexico, Zydus s...
Cholesterol lowering drugs may help prevent heart attackResearchers found that people using statins were less likely to have a thickened heart muscle.
80% of diabetic Indians at high risk of heart disease: StudyMost shockingly, the Lifespan D-MYTH 2014 study found that no less than 50% were ignorant about the fact that diabetes could lead to heart ...
- Biocon eyes more buys to boost growth
India's top biotechnology firm, Biocon Ltd, is looking at overseas acquisitions for about $10 million to boost its sales globally and gain ...