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TopicFood and Drug Administration

Topic: Food and Drug Administration

Trump’s ‘Buy American First’ order will actually favour India — drug export body tells govt

Himani Chandna -
Pharmexcil has told Modi govt that Indian generics constitute 10% of the US generic market in value terms & the order may give Indian drugmakers a chance to capture more.

US approves tablet for blood cancer so patients can avoid hospital visit for chemotherapy

Himani Chandna -
The drug is a combination of ‘decitabine and cedazuridine’, which are used as agents for chemotherapy. But it may not be affordable for a large section of Indian patients.

Drug to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder must carry warning about ‘immune system reaction’

Himani Chandna -
Lamotrigine is sold in India under more than 20 brand names, including Lamitor, Lametec, Lamosyn and Lamez.

US flags two top neurological drugs used in India, warns of serious breathing difficulties

Himani Chandna -
US Food and Drug Administration says gabapentin and pregabalin drugs, sold in India to treat neurological disorders, may also harm nervous system.

Danish firm gets FDA approval for oral diabetes pill, no word yet on India launch

Himani Chandna -
India has 7.2 crore people with diabetes and oral pills will help them avoid the pain of puncturing themselves again and again.

European regulator finds cancer-causing element in diabetes medicines made in India

Himani Chandna -
European Medicines Agency tells Hyderabad-based Hetero Labs to test its diabetes medicine pioglitazone for “low levels” of cancer-causing substance in them.

Age-old business of selling youth to the aging is likely never to stop

Stephen L. Carter -
The global market for anti-aging products is expected to exceed $330 billion by 2021.

Hip implants dent brand Johnson & Johnson, patients begin questioning other devices

Himani Chandna -
Doctors say Johnson & Johnson's hip implant controversy is causing concern among Indian patients fitted with other devices from the company.

Cancer fighting genetic tool ‘Crispr’ is now being used for improving quality of crops

Bloomberg View -
US and Europe, however, have contrasting policies on genetically modified crops which could possibly start a costly trade dispute.

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Opinion

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Sushant Sareen -
Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

5 years of Ukraine war—why Delhi must de-hyphenate Moscow from the West

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India can sell its vision, but it can’t spectacle its way to AI power

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

Snehesh Alex Philip -
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta -
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

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