Common class of antibiotics can cause arterial bleeding: USFDA
The antibiotics are used to treat various infections, pneumonia, plague and anthrax
TB faces threat
Pet pills
Terminal tests
Testing of new drugs on terminally-ill patients comes under attack in the US
Return of the drug
Anti- and pro-lobbies lock their horns over the renewed use of the much maligned drug thalidomide
Sweeter than the sweetest
MONEYMAKERS
Selling God's secrets
After 20 years of scepticism, increasing sales have finally convinced industries that genetic engineering holds the key to the future.
Hanging in balance
The future of products developed from the knowledge of indigenous communities is threatened
Sun Pharma to buy troubled giant Ranbaxy
The combined entity will create India’s largest pharma company and world’s fifth-largest specialty generics company
Perils of the flesh
US food regulation agency declares hydrogenated oils not safe for human health
Several American companies are working towards the removal of such contents from their food products, hoping that the elimination will be done …
Use of triclosan in popular brand of toothpaste raises concern over USFDA processes
Colgate Total contains the chemical ingredient associated with growth of cancer cells in animals
Caffeine bad for foetus
Designer food raises storm
The American government's announcement that genetically engineered food will not be tested or labelled has caused much concern among the people.
Indian pharma firms receive 34% of FDA warnings this year
These warnings were for misbranding, selling unapproved medicines and violating Current Good Management Practices
Sale of antimicrobials for food animals on a rise in US: FDA
USFDA data on the sale and distribution of medically important antimicrobials for food-producing animals shows an increase of 20 per cent from …
Sun Pharma recalls 200 cancer drug vials from US
Second such recall this year by pharma giant that acquired Ranbaxy earlier this year
US drug administration approves inhalable insulin, Afrezza
It is a new treatment option for patients with diabetes requiring mealtime insulin taken as inje
USFDA proposes ban on trans fats in processed foods
The limit set by India is much higher than that set by many other countries
Fuming over food
The US food industry tries hard to dilute dietary guidelines. A story that repeats itself across the world
US move to curb antibiotic resistance not enough to address use of drugs in animals
EU tightens animal feed regulations further
Bedaquiline to be used in TB treatment, but with caution
Final phase trials of drug pending; World Health Organization issues guidelines on interim use
US drug authority rejects plea to ban antibiotics in animal feed
Claims withdrawal process expensive and resource intensive