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European regulators launch PRIME for accelerated assessment of promising drugs

European regulators launch scheme to accelerate assessment of promising drugs

The PRIME scheme aims to expedite the approval of promising new drugs by offering enhanced support to medicine developers as they work on clinical trials.

Mar 8, 2016

Strides Shasun to acquire 3 brands for $10 million

Strides Pharma, through its wholly-owned subsidiary of Strides Shasun, will acquire the three brands from Swiss firm Moberg Pharma.

Mar 7, 2016

India will soon have a cheaper, indigenous diagnostic tool for TB

The Indian Council of Medical Research chief said a Bengaluru-based company has made the new diagnostic tool.

Mar 7, 2016

Healthcare reform to make America great again: Donald Trump

Donald Trump releases health care reform plan, says it will make America great again

The Republican candidate claims his seven-point list of initiatives will broaden health care, improve quality and make it more affordable.

Mar 5, 2016

WHO Emergency Committee to discuss link between Zika virus and neurological disorders

The World Health Organization official said the expert committee will work on issuing an advisory to women and travellers after the discussion.

Mar 5, 2016

Siemens to sell healthcare business for Rs 3,050 crore

The transaction is expected to be closed by July 2016, strengthening Siemens' focus on healthcare in India.

Mar 5, 2016

Essential drugs get cheaper as Govt fixes price ceiling of 530 medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed the price ceiling of 530 essential medicines, resulting in reduction in cost of 126 drugs by up to over 40 percent.

Mar 5, 2016

Eli Lilly launches once-a-week diabetic drug in India

The US pharma company launched once-a-week diabetic drug Trulycity in India, which claims to improve sugar levels in type-2 diabetes patients.

Mar 4, 2016

Women in India more active on Google search than men

Google donates $1 million to UNICEF for fight against Zika virus

Google has also launched a campaign to provide an additional $500,000 to UNICEF and the PAHO to help their efforts.

Mar 4, 2016

US AID provides support to Indian healthcare segment for the first time

US agency helps Healthspring raise $9 million from RBL Bank

Wellspring Healthcare, under the brand name Healthspring, operates a network of clinics and corporate health solutions across Mumbai and Pune.

Mar 4, 2016

Zika virus known to Indian scientists in 1950s: ICMR chief

She was speaking at a global conference in Hyderabad, where experts from 160 countries are discussing infectious diseases.

Mar 4, 2016

Fujifilm, Canon front-runners in race to acquire Toshiba's medical business

Japanese multinational conglomerate Toshiba anticipates to bring in about $6 billion through the sale.

Mar 4, 2016

India, US team up for cancer care treatment through traditional medicines

The researchers from India and the United States gathered for the two-day US-India workshop in New Delhi, Thursday.

Mar 4, 2016

US drug giant McKesson to acquire Canadian retail pharma chain for $1.9 billion

US-based drug distribution company McKesson announced Wednesday it would buy Rexall Health.

Mar 3, 2016

E-Reading During Bedtime Can Leave You Sleepless

IBM launches app to help people sleep better

SleepHealth gathers information from the users to study the link between their health and sleep habits.

Mar 3, 2016

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Health News

European regulators launch scheme to accelerate assessment of promising drugs

Strides Shasun to acquire 3 brands for $10 million

India will soon have a cheaper, indigenous diagnostic tool for TB

Donald Trump releases health care reform plan, says it will make America great again

WHO Emergency Committee to discuss link between Zika virus and neurological disorders

Siemens to sell healthcare business for Rs 3,050 crore

Essential drugs get cheaper as Govt fixes price ceiling of 530 medicines

Eli Lilly launches once-a-week diabetic drug in India

Google donates $1 million to UNICEF for fight against Zika virus

US agency helps Healthspring raise $9 million from RBL Bank

Zika virus known to Indian scientists in 1950s: ICMR chief

Fujifilm, Canon front-runners in race to acquire Toshiba's medical business

India, US team up for cancer care treatment through traditional medicines

US drug giant McKesson to acquire Canadian retail pharma chain for $1.9 billion

IBM launches app to help people sleep better

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