Medicine

Amid a forecast for extreme weather conditions in summer months, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the preparedness for heat wave conditions and called for all arms of governments at central, state and district levels to work in synergy.

The Ministry of AYUSH has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court ahead of a contempt hearing against Patanjali, criticizing the company for promoting Coronil as a cure for COVID-19 without proper examination. The affidavit emphasizes the freedom of individuals to choose between Ayush and allopathic medicine and advocates for mutual respect among different medical systems.

The court highlighted the violations by both Ramdev and Balakrishna under Sections 3 and 4 of the Drugs and Remedies Act, regarding misleading advertisements for medicines.

Aloe vera does possess antibacterial properties, which means it can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. However, it's important to note that aloe vera is not a traditional antibiotic like those prescribed by doctors.

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued a notification announcing that prices for essential medicines would rise beginning April 1, 2024.

A Delhi court on Monday extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until April 15 in the money laundering case related to the excise policy.

Starting today (April 1), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has enforced a new directive mandating the digitization of all insurance policies. This directive encompasses policies across life, health, and general insurance sectors, making it obligatory for all policies to be issued in electronic formats.

These drugs were found to be of poor quality during the quality check conducted at the drug testing laboratories of the State Drug Control Department. 

In a significant development, India has emerged as Russia's primary pharmaceutical supplier in 2023, a position previously held by Western companies.

The affidavit highlighted a commitment to rectify past transgressions, assuring that similar misleading advertisements will not be disseminated in the future. However, in a clarificatory note, the affidavit delineates the underlying intent as one aimed at advocating for healthier lifestyles through the consumption of Patanjali Ayurved's products.

A bench comprising justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah further cautioned Patanjali Ayurveda and its executives against issuing any statements to the media, whether in print or electronic format, that disparage any system of medicine.

The state government has assured to settle the remaining amount by March 31. Many people, including cancer patients, had suffered from the shortage of medicines. The patients were forced to depend on private pharmacies.

The collector has called an emergency meeting to resolve an acute shortage of medicine due to the financial crisis in Kozhikode.  Many people, including cancer patients, are suffering from the shortage of medicines.

In the 1830s, tomato ketchup was marketed as a medicine, purportedly capable of treating conditions such as diarrhea, digestion issues, and jaundice. 

Lyme disease was confirmed in a 56-year-old man who was undergoing treatment at Lisie Hospital in Ernakulam for the first time. The disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi.