Agilus Diagnostics publishes data study ahead of World Diabetes Day 2023
India has emerged as the diabetes capital of the world with incidence steadily on the rise over the last three decades. The prevalence of diabetes in India stood at 8.9% in 2019 with more than 77 million people with diabetes….
FDA Approves First Vaccine to Prevent Disease Caused by Chikungunya Virus
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine. Ixchiq is approved for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to chikungunya virus. The chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to…
NRx Pharmaceuticals and Nephron Pharmaceuticals Announce Joint Agreement to Develop Intravenous Ketamine to Treat Suicidal Depression
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) (“NRx Pharmaceuticals”, (NRx), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nephron), a leading manufacturer of sterile injectable drugs today announced the signing of a development and manufacturing agreement to manufacture a presentation of ketamine suitable…
Africa CDC Director General Visits SK bioscience to Discuss Vaccine Localization in Africa
SK bioscience, an innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced that H.E Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC visited SK bioscience headquarters on November 3 to discuss collaboration with the Partnerships for African…
The World’s First “Recombinant Anthrax Vaccine”: GC Biopharma applies for MFDS Approval
GC Biopharma announced 1 Nov. 2023 that it has applied for the marketing approval of “GC1109”, an anthrax vaccine jointly developed by GC Biopharma and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), to the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety…
World Stroke Day 2023: Stroke Strikes at Any Age
Ahead of World Stroke Day, October 29, physicians from the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign are highlighting a sobering statistic: While the prevalence of stroke in the United States is declining in adults 75 and older, it is rising in adults 49 and younger. Knowing the…
COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Against the Corona Virus in Patients with Celiac Disease
A retrospective study undertaken by Maccabi KSM Research in Israel has revealed that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offers the same level of protection against the virus for patients with Celiac Disease as it does for those without this chronic condition. Throughout the…
A Shift to Non-Combustible Tobacco Devices Results in a Smoking Rate Decline by an Average of 5.2%: Says Expert
World Heart Day 2023 approaches, aligning with this year’s theme, ‘Striving for Hearts that Beat Strong.’ It serves as a touching reminder to prioritize our heart health. Recently, distinguished Indian and international health experts convened at the prestigious AIIMS, New…
Ceres Nanosciences and Ginkgo Bioworks Partner to Bring Pathogen Monitoring Capabilities to Labs Around the World
Ceres Nanosciences, a global leader in developing wastewater testing methods based on its Nanotrap® technology, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced that they are partnering to bring pathogen…
HEAL Foundation Launches India Fights TB Campaign
In a dedicated effort to combat the disease and improve treatment outcomes, HEAL Foundation, supported by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (a Viatris company), has proudly launched the India Fights TB initiative. The new program aims to spread awareness and enhance…
