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24 Jul

Amway partners with FICCI for a webinar

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Amway India recently partnered with FICCI to host a webinar on Enabling Future Education in North East India. The virtual event was graced by Mr Jishnu Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, Mr TH. Radheshyam Singh, Minister of Education, Government of Manipur and Mr Ranjit Barthakur, Chairman of FICCI Northeast Advisory Council among others. Focused on making quality education accessible, the webinar addressed infrastructure requirements, the need for seamless integration of technology in the education system and identifying knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to shape the future of students. Mr. Rajat Banerji, Vice-President - Corporate Affairs, Amway India,…

24 Jul

Favipiravir: Phase 3 Clinical Trial

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Top-line results from a Phase 3 clinical trial of Favipiravir in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients have been announced by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited. The trial was conducted across seven clinical sites in India. The open-label randomized, multicenter clinical trial, conducted in 150 patients, evaluated the efficacy and safety of Favipiravir plus standard supportive care (Favipiravir treatment arm), versus standard supportive care alone (control arm), in mild to moderate patients, randomized within a 48 hour window of testing RT-PCR positive for COVID-19. Glenmark’s Favipiravir was well tolerated with no serious adverse events (SAEs) or deaths in the Favipiravir treated arm. 69.8%…

22 Jul

Glenmark’s response

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In response to a letter regarding representation by a Member of Parliament, Mr Anurag Khera (Sr. Vice-president-Corporate Affairs) of Glenmark pharmaceuticals Limited sent a letter to Dr VG Somani, Director General of Health Services, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, clarifying its stand on the product Favipiravir tablets (200mg) manufactured and marketed by Glenmark that was granted permission by the latter’s office. Glenmark said, compared to other therapies approved for emergency use in COVID-19, Favipiravir (FabiFlu) is much more economical and an effective treatment option. The estimated total cost of therapy for full course with Favipiravir is Rs 9150, while Remdesivir,…

22 Jul

Almonds are a preferred snack

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In today's fast-paced world, snacking has become an integral part of many Indians daily diet and routine. According to a recent survey conducted across 11 cities in India between 3 to 24 March by IPSOS, a research consulting firm, 91% of the participants try and opt for healthier alternatives whilst snacking. The survey by IPSOS aimed to identify the snacking habits and preferences amongst a group of people whose dietary preferences were divided into two categories - ‘vegetarian and non- vegetarian’. Overall, the results indicate that the participants across both categories prefer to snack on healthy and nutritious food items…

19 Jul

Glenmark launches Hypertension Awareness symbol

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led, integrated global pharmaceutical company, launched the world’s first hypertension awareness symbol, in collaboration with Association of Physicians of India (API) and Hypertension Society of India (HSI). The symbol is developed in consultation with 50,000 leading doctors in the country, to raise awareness of the growing burden of hypertension and the need for timely screening. Glenmark has also pledged on-ground support to the cause, by committing to screen 5 million people for hypertension, through screening kiosks at corporate hospitals in all major metro cities. Further, a dedicated task force of 200 people has been set up to…

19 Jul

The Himalaya Drug Co. introduces Quista DN

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The Himalaya Drug Company introduced Quista DN, a nutritional supplement scientifically designed to effectively help in the dietary management of diabetic and prediabetic individuals. Quista DN is a sucrose-free formula, fortified with unique ACCTI advantage nutrients (Alpha lipoic acid, Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10, Taurine, Inositol) that help improve overall metabolism. Quista DN is developed with the amalgamation of ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and modern nutrition science that contains botanical ingredients, ACCTI mix, Chromium, Zinc, and Selenium, which collectively improve the blood glucose utilization in the body. This composition makes Quista DN ideal for in-between meals, which provides a feeling of satiation…

17 Jul

Almond Board of California hosts a virtual discussion

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As people across the world and India in particular adapt to the new definition of normal amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Almond Board of California hosted a virtual panel discussion. The discussion titled, ‘The importance of ensuring family health and nutrition amidst a pandemic’ focused on the current health situation in the country. It also highlighted preventive measures families can include within their daily diets and lifestyle. Bollywood actress, Soha Ali Khan, Pilates Expert and Diet & Nutrition Consultant, Madhuri Ruia, Regional Head (Dietetics), Max Healthcare Delhi, Ritika Samaddar and Emily Fleischmann, VP (Global Marketing Development), Almond Board of California, participated…

16 Jul

Amitabh Bachchan devotes himself to God as he continues to battle Covid-19 in the hospital.

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Amitabh Bachchan devotes himself to God as he continues to battle Covid-19 in the hospital Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently admitted in the hospital as he battles Covid-19, recently took to social media to share a post dedicated to the god. While fans have been praying for the legendary actor and his family for a speedy recovery, Big B has been keeping his fans updatedTaking to Instagram, he shared a picture of the god and wrote "ईश्वर के चरणों में समर्पित 🙏" as he devotes himself to the almighty.

15 Jul

World’s Most Affordable COVID-19 Test Kit Launched

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Claimed to be the world's most affordable diagnostic kit for coronavirus, a low-cost test kit developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi was launched on Wednesday. According to IIT officials, the base price of the the RT-PCR assay developed by IIT Delhi is Rs 399. Even after adding the RNA isolation and laboratory charges, the cost per test will go upto Rs 650 and will be considerably cheaper compared to currently available kits in the market. It can deliver results within three hours. The kit Corosure has been commercialised by Newtech Medical Devices. HRD Minister Ramesh…

15 Jul

Two Indian Covid-19 vaccine candidates to start Human clinical trials for Covid-19 vaccine initiated in India: ICMR.

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As covid-19 cases in India ballooned to 9,11,427, two indigenous Indian vaccine candidates against covid-19 will enter human trials this month with over 1000 volunteers to be enrolled for the process on a fast-track basis, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday. Since India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, it is the country's "moral responsibility" to fast-track vaccine development process to break the chain of coronavirus transmission, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said, referring to the two vaccine candidates developed indigenously. Bharat Biotech has started human trials on its vaccine candidate,…