Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
It is easier to update certain vaccine platforms than others, say experts
What is ‘dry ice’, at the centre of the Gurugram restaurant incident?
The solid form of carbon dioxide commonly used as a cooling agent in ice cream & frozen desserts must never be touched with ‘…
Coronavirus update: US FDA cautions consumers against toxin in hand sanitisers
India registers highest single-day spike of 66,999 cases August 13; 942 deaths added in 24 hours
Caffeine hits energy drinks
First World Food Safety Day to outline sustainable solutions
The United Nations has developed a guide to discuss why food safety is necessary and how it could be achieved
Vidarbha gets its first generic medicines shop
Challenge to popularising these stores is to get doctors to prescribe low-cost generic drugs
Donald Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19. Is that wise?
There is a 20% genetic difference between SARS-CoV-2 and previous SARS coronavirus, meaning we should not assume a drug shown to act against SARS …
How safe is your hand sanitiser
The government hasn’t had much control over India’s hand sanitising manufacturers, who have mushroomed amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The world needs pharmaceuticals from China and India to beat COVID-19
Chinese manufacturers make around 40% of all APIs used worldwide; China, India are the source of 75-80% of APIs imported to US
WTO ‘for’ US meat exports; Indian poultry eaters at increased risk of antibiotic resistance
India’s measures against avian influenza were termed as ‘inconsistent’ by WTO
Victims of vaccination
Vaccine trials in a Madhya Pradesh government hospital are making children sick. Culprit: harmful chemicals in high amounts
COVID-19: Centre doesn’t clarify basis for CDSCO authorising remdesivir
Government also does not provide clarity about whether remdesivir should be given to only severe patients
US approves new drug that can cure even drug resistant TB
Experts, activists seek new regime for its rational use
COVID-19: US FDA grants emergency authorisation for remdesivir
EUA doesn't equal final nod; China trial painted different picture