Antibiotic Resistance—Superbugs Threaten Cure
What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are powerful medicines that can stop bacteria from reproducing or destroy them. An antibiotic is given for the treatment of an infection caused by bacteria. Antibiotics cannot be given for diseases caused by VIRUSES, like the common cold or sore throat. It is used to prevent infections also in case of […]
The Biggest Turnaround - Bengal Chemicals
Corporate world has seen many mergers and acquisitions, privatization, nationalization of companies and closures of the glorious ones. But turning a company making loss for more than 60 years into a profit making one within two financial years is applause worthy. Here is a classic example of Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd – India’s very […]
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'-Can it lead to Better Healthcare
As per UNICEF and WHO estimates more than 2.4 million children in India below the age of five die due to improper sanitation. Gastroenteritis, dysentery, rota virus, cholera, hepatitis A and E, Typhoid have been directly linked to lack of cleanliness and sanitation, while diseases like dengue, chikunguniya, and malaria etc which are due to […]
Kongposh Publications – Historic Roots
India’s leading bi-monthly pharma journal - ‘The Pharma Review’ published by Kongposh Publications is of great historical significance The Kashmiri Pandits who have now excelled in various fields were the first to take to journalism. Their contribution in the field of journalism within Jammu and Kashmir and outside has been very valuable. Late Pandit Prem […]
CIPLA - The Human Care Company
Pharmaceutical companies throughout the world make medicines. There is competition among them because it is a business. Some are small, some big, some are global, but all are in the business of healthcare. Among these, there is one company which focuses on ‘human care’ but the nature of business is the same, that of making […]
Dharavi—Asia’s largest Slum or Mumbai’s hottest property
There are two ways to get to Dharavi: take the Western Railway/Harbor Line local from any station, get down at Mahim Railway Station, and cross over from the east into Dharavi. Or take the Central Railway local, get down at Sion railway station, and drive down the Mahim Creek into the heart of Dharavi on […]
Do patients with Coronary Artery Disease really need that STENT?
What is a Coronary Stent ? According to Medical Terminology, “A Stent is a mesh tube placed into a natural passage in the body to counteract a disease induced localized flow constriction”. In simple terms it is a mesh tube that is used to treat narrow or weak arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry […]
Lawrence and Mayo – The Caretaker of your Eyes
Vision/Eye problems are caused due to various conditions. Some are as follows:. Presbyopia, Cataracts, Diabetes, Macular degeneration, Eye Infection, Inflammation, Injury, Floaters, Night Blindness, Retinal detachment, Optic Neuritis, Stroke, Migraine Headaches All these above mentioned problems if not treated in the initial stages or ignored, may lead to blindness Added to these, what causes eye/vision […]
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority – Why the Pharma Industry is up in arms against it
The object of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), is to put in place a regulatory frame work for pricing of drugs to ensure that they are available at reasonable prices to the Indian population. The Government of India also hopes to come up with all measures for ensuring sufficient opportunity for innovation and competition […]
BIO ASIA – Building Brand
Among some of the industry/sector specific events at a global level, a couple of annual events organized in India stand out. Bio Asia is one such event that has grown from strength to strength. This annual conference focusing on India’s growing biotechnology sector has been a source for foreign investments, trade and joint ventures. The […]
