On Wednesday, Sweden and Denmark said they are pausing the use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine for younger age groups after reports of possible rare cardiovascular side effects. The Swedish health agency said it would pause using the shot for people born in 1991 and later
A new study helps quantify the improved protection against COVID-19 achieved with a third booster dose of the vaccine from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and BioNTech SE in cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. "Chemotherapy can weaken the ability of cancer patients to fight off infections and to
On Wednesday, The World Health Organization (WHO) said the approved vaccination against malaria should be widely given to African children, potentially marking a major advance against a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people annually. The WHO recommendation is for RTS,S - or Mosquirix -
Dr Priya Pradhan Consultant Pediatric cardiologist, SRCC Children’s hospital managed by Narayana Health Congenital heart disease in India- Prevention and Cure “I thought I would teach my child about the world…turns out, I have to teach the world about my child” A Kenwell. This sentence truly summarises the feeling
First global analysis of IVUS by interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery experts in peripheral vascular disease (PVD) interventions Consensus results shared at IVUS symposium by Smith Center of Outcomes Research during VIVA Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in
In September 2021, the government constituted a high level committee for preparing of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill under the chairmanship of the Drugs Controller General of India. The committee recently consulted with consumer associations for their suggestions. As per the order issued by the
The *10th MedscapeIndia National Award Trophy* was unveiled today on 5th October by the *Honorable Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari* in the presence of National Presidents of Medical Associations and MedscapeIndia Advisory & Organising Committee Members and celebrities. *Dr. Sunita Dube* - Renowned Radiologist,
South Korea will start the reservations for coronavirus vaccines from pregnant women this week as the country accelerates its inoculation drive to reach its goal for immunizing 80% of all adults by the end of the month. Health authorities see pregnant mothers as key to the
• AISNMA Urges Govt Not to Restrict Export of Non-Covid Size Syringes New Delhi, 5th Oct, 2021: The All India Syringe & Needle Manufacturers Association, the nodal body for domestic syringe manufacturers expressed disappointment over Govt’s decision to restrict the export of syringes and said that
Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine may cost around Rs 300 per dose, people in the know told ET. As government inches closer to deciding the price of vaccine which is likely to be introduced in the vaccination drive this month, people who are part of discussions said that "the
