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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

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

Stela Dey -
The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

9.2% jump in arms transfer shows this is era of war—SIPRI reveals the temper we live in

Trump either ends Iran conflict quickly, or sky-high energy costs will force him to do so

Economy

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

Chitleen K Sethi -
At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Defence

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

Vaibhav Pant -
The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

National Interest

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Shekhar Gupta -
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.

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