Combination of enmetazobactam, invented by scientists associated with Chennai-based pharma firm Orchid Pharma in 2008, and antibiotic cefipime is used to treat severe bacterial infection.
Findings published in Lancet based on ICMR data collected from 14 states. Study to help monitor anti-microbial resistance & tailor region-specific treatment plans, researchers say.
Monocef, a popular brand of the drug, has been among top-selling medicines these last few months. Ceftriaxone is ‘watch’ antibiotic, with high potential for antimicrobial resistance.
A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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