HYDERABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Phase II pre-qualification (PQ) to Biological E (BE)’s novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), which is used for controlling cVDPV2 outbreaks, the Hyderabad-based biopharma company said on Thursday.The Phase II PQ covers both the drug substance and drug product manufactured at BE, which completes the full…
NHS flags a key heads up for anyone turning to Mounjaro jabs in their weight loss push. The popular tirzepatide shot slows stomach emptying to curb hunger, but that same trick messes with how pills like the contraceptive or HRT absorb into the body. Thousands eyeing these injections for new year goals need to chat…
The US FDA has approved the drug Mitapivat, marketed as Aqvesme, as the very first oral therapy for anemia in adults with alpha or beta thalassemia. This breakthrough offers new hope to patients reliant on frequent blood transfusions for decades. What is thalassemia? Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder wherein the body cannot make enough…
NEW DELHI: The central government has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all oral formulations of painkiller Nimesulide containing more than 100 mg in immediate-release form, saying such doses posed risk to human health.In a notification issued on Monday, the ministry of health and family welfare said it was “satisfied that the use of…
In a groundbreaking development, the FDA has green-lighted Accrufer, an oral iron supplement specially designed for children aged 10 and older struggling with iron deficiency. This innovative treatment provides a hassle-free, non-invasive alternative to traditional supplements. Iron deficiency affects many children and teenagers, often without noticeable symptoms. Tiredness, pale skin, and poor focus are easy…
Tongue scraping has become the latest trend with widespread acceptance in the realm of oral health, being touted as an easy method to get rid of bad breath by effectively eliminating the bacterial residue on the surface of the tongue. Social networking sites have promoted this trend, with illustrations often supporting the notion that tongue…
In numerous communities across South and Southeast Asia, areca nut chewing is often regarded as a benign tradition. Yet, this seemingly innocuous habit harbors a grave danger: it significantly elevates the risk of oral cancer due to harmful compounds like arecoline, which wreak havoc on cellular structures. Areca nut, also called betel nut, is chewed…
For most people, brush and floss are regarded as practices that are performed to protect teeth but not the brain. Over the past few years, research is rising, indicating that the state of your mouth might play a far more significant role in your overall health than previously thought. Gum disease and cavities are common,…
In general, diabetes is known for the effects that it causes to blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health, and nerve function but its effect on oral health is still a question by many. Our mouth is like a mini world that is biologically very active and it is very sensitive to changes in metabolism and immune…
A mouth ulcer is usually seen as a small irritation that appears after accidentally biting the inside of your cheek or eating spicy food when the body is stressed. Most people expect it to heal on its own within a few days and rarely think twice about it. However, for an increasing number of Indian…