Drugs

AlveoGene, a company dedicated to revolutionizing treatments for rare respiratory conditions through inhaled gene therapies, has announced that its novel therapy, AVG-002, has received Orphan Drug Designation from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This recognition is for AVG-002’s […]

### **Merck’s Latest Lung Cancer Therapy Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation** Merck, operating as MSD outside the USA and Canada, revealed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a Breakthrough Therapy designation to sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) aimed at

Orbit Discovery, a leader in peptide discovery services, and Evergreen Theragnostics, a pioneer in radiopharmaceuticals and precision medicine, today announced the extension of their research collaboration to develop innovative targeting peptides for radiopharmaceutical applications. This expansion builds on a previous

We have submitted an application to renew the registration of the Ethics Committee (EC) with the relevant authorities. The EC, however, has yet to receive confirmation of renewal from these authorities. Is it permissible for the EC to proceed with

In an effort to nurture the budding medical devices sector within the nation, the central government has initiated a scheme titled ‘Enhancement of Medical Device Industry,’ earmarking an initial fund of Rs. 500 crore across three years from 2024-25 to

The United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have joined forces in a fresh alliance that seeks to accelerate, optimize, and enhance the productivity of clinical trials. The objective is to establish quicker, more efficient, and fairer pathways to safe

Haemonetics Corporation, a leading player in medical technology specializing in breakthrough healthcare solutions for enhanced patient outcomes, has disclosed a definitive pact to divest its whole blood assets to GVS, S.p.A (GVS). GVS stands as a prominent manufacturer of filtration

To fortify its defenses against a potential H5 influenza pandemic, the UK Government has secured a contract for upwards of five million doses of the H5 influenza vaccine. This strategic move aims to bolster the nation’s resilience and preparedness. The

In response to the tragic deaths of four expectant mothers who were given below-standard Ringer’s lactate solution—an intravenous fluid typically administered to restore hydration and electrolyte equilibrium—the Karnataka government has decided to suspend Dr. Umesh S., the state’s drugs controller,

The updated guidelines released on May 1 by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) to evaluate and govern the minimum standards and criteria (MSR) applicable to self-supporting Ayurveda educational institutions and their affiliated hospitals will not entirely