Hyderabad, 14 June 2023: Granules India Limited today announced that the US Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Levetiracetam Tablets USP, 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, and 1,000 mg. bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Keppra Tablets of UCB, Inc. (UCB). Levetiracetam Tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment…
My child has an Autoimmune Disease – What are the dos and don’ts?
Dr. Sagar Bhattad, Consultant – Paediatric Immunology & Rheumatology, Aster RV Hospital Children fall sick regularly. As they grow up, start going to school and have exposure to other kids and new environments, sickness becomes a regular feature. The child falls sick, you take them to the doctor, follow the instructions and they get better. Sadly, it is not this simple for autoimmune diseases. Has…
A 30-Year-Old Woman Overcomes Severe Muscular Weakness Due to LGMD with Specialized Therapy
A 30-Year-Old Woman Overcomes Severe Muscular Weakness Due to LGMD with Specialized Therapy Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) are Rare Condition Mumbai: A team headed by Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher & Founder of StemRx Bioscience Solutions – India gave a second lease of life to a 30-year-old woman patient diagnosed with severe muscle weakness owing to Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) are Rare Conditions. The…
Loneliness Awareness Week: Six ways to combat loneliness in the elderly
Photo by Hasan Albari: More than 2 million people aged 75 and over live alone in England, and as it’s loneliness awareness week, it’s essential we ensure they feel connected and cared for all year round. With this in mind, Stewart Mcginn, Managing Director at Baycroft Care Homes recommends a number of ways you can help protect your elderly loved one’s emotional and mental wellbeing, combating loneliness and ensuring that…
Insights into Redox-Independent Cellular Stress Response
Researchers identify the regulatory pathway that governs a type of redox-independent stress response involving NRF2 Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a master transcription factor with a role in regulating oxidative stress response. It can be activated via redox-dependent and independent pathways. Regulatory mechanisms of the redox-dependent pathway are known; however, the same cannot be said for the redox-independent pathway. Now, researchers from…
Vaginal Prolapse: Symptoms, treatments and precautions
By Dr. Poornima Kinila, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynecology and Infertility, Aster RV Hospital The vagina is one of several organs located in the pelvic region. Muscles and other tissue hold these organs in place. These muscles work together to form a structure known as the pelvic floor. This support structure can begin to deteriorate over time. This can happen for a variety of causes,…
Teestar® Bioactive Gummies by Avesthagen Limited
For Sugar and Calorie Management – Pre-Diabetic & Diabetic Healthcare Teestar® Bioactive Gummies – a product for sugar and calorie management by Avesta Good Earth Foods, a part of Avesthagen Limited. It has shown a reduction in blood glucose levels of up to 10MG/DL postprandial. This all-natural ingredient manages blood sugar spikes post-meal and further helps in managing a better insulin response. Teestar® is developed…
Myths and Facts about Aligners & Braces
With the inputs of Dr. Amit Sachdeva, Chief Product Officer, LoveMySmile Maintaining a healthy and confident smile is essential, as it speaks a lot about our personality. However, not everything turns out the way we plan them to be and that is why certain things including facial aesthetics require external attention. Many individuals seek respite through orthodontic treatments like aligners and braces to wear the…
Robotic surgery aids kidney cancer patients
By Dr. Vikas Agarwal, Aakash Healthcare Kidney cancer is one of the 10 most commonly diagnosed cancers. The risk of kidney cancer in men is 2x as compared to women. Old age, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, long-term dialysis, and a family history of kidney cancer all can increase the risk for kidney cancer. Some possible signs and symptoms of kidney cancer are blood in…
Portea, AliveCor, and NanoHealth Join Forces to Launch #HeartSmart: A Revolutionary At-Home Cardiac Care Service
Bangalore, June 2, 2023– Portea, AliveCor, and NanoHealth, pioneers in healthcare technology and services, are proud to announce their collaborative initiative, #HeartSmart. This ground-breaking cardiac care service at home is specifically designed to provide comprehensive and holistic care for high-risk cardiac patients. #HeartSmart integrates cutting-edge smart devices, advanced software applications, and personalized services to enhance the well-being and cardiac health of individuals at home. Launching…