Category: Top Story
Clariant to invest for a new pharma packaging plant in India
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals plans to invest CHF 10 million in a new Healthcare Packaging manufacturing plant in Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu State. The plant will manufacture Clariant’s market-leading moisture control products to support the growing pharmaceutical […]
Topical steroid use in India “Out of Control,” says expert
The widespread misuse of skin creams and lotions that contain steroids in India is harmful and out of control, argues an expert in The BMJ this week. Corticosteroids, also known as steroids, are anti-inflammatory medicines used for a range of […]
Spoonful of sugar can help you with workouts
According to researchers based within our Department for Health, stirring in table sugar into a water bottle before a big physical event could be the difference between success and failure. The scientists behind the new study recommend that if your […]
Raisin test can predict if kid will do well in school
University of Warwick researchers used a raisin to predict if a toddler will do well in school by age eight. The toddlers (aged 20 months) were given a raisin that was placed under an opaque cup within easy reach. After […]
Endoscopy in “pill” form utilises Covestro’s polycarbonate
The introduction of capsule endoscopy has resulted in great progress in the detection of gastrointestinal diseases and is an important complement to gastroscopy and colonoscopy. For the examination, the patient swallows the small capsule, which is transported like food through […]
Medical plastics market to reach nearly US$7 bn by 2020
The global medical plastics market is expected to reach more than US$6.9 billion by 2020, driven by the ageing population and increasing the demand for existing and new medical technologies as well as growing application sectors globally. This is an […]
Researchers develop insulin pills for diabetics
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara are developing insulin pills as a sugar management option for diabetics. “With diabetes, there’s a tremendous need for oral delivery,” said Samir Mitragotri, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering who specializes in targeted […]
Traditional Chinese medicine improves life of cancer patients
A new study shows that traditional Chinese medicine helps alleviate depression, fatigue, pain, anxiety, insomnia and gastrointestinal problems in cancer patients. Specific methods used include acupuncture and therapeutic massage, reduced gastrointestinal disruptions after surgery, and acupuncture also lessened fatigue in […]
Yoga improves lives of prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from yoga, says researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study led by Dr. Neha Vapiwala, found that side effects of prostate cancer–including fatigue, sexual health, […]
Blood cancer drug trial is a success
Researchers from the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals announced a breakthrough in the world-first clinical trial of a new drug to treat particular blood cancers. Results of an international clinical trial led by Dr Harriet Walter and Professor Martin […]
