India will soon see a definition and regulations for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, two years after considering a proposal regarding the same.The new law will have a separate schedule and stringent regulations on quality, advertisement and pricing of such drugs. OTC drugs can be brought by the customer directly, not like prescribed medicines which cannot be […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Bremelanotide (Vyleesi) to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women as a self administered injection used subcutaneously 45 prior to anticipated sexual activity. THE PROBLEM STATEMENT: HSDD is characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not […]
Image tweeted by @Nobelprize Two scientists who discovered new approaches in harnessing the immune system to fight cancer won the 2018 Nobel prize for Medicine. James Allison of the U.S. and Tasuku Honjo of Japan will share the Nobel prize sum of nine million Swedish kronor (about $1.01 million). “Allison and Honjo have shown, how […]
Most mothers cherish the moment they hold their new baby in their arms for the first time. But for Jody Robson, a rare neurological disorder robbed her of this precious occasion. The 24-year-old has no recollection of the birth of her first son because she was in a trance-like state. She believes she has Kleine Levin Syndrome, […]