Tag: Cov2
ICMR approves Kriya Medical’s RT-qPCR kit to detect 3 pathogens
The RT-qPCR kit can detect the presence or absence of three pathogens - Influenza (H1N1, H3N2, Yamagata and Victoria sublineages), SARS CoV2, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Covishield vaccine 63.1% effective on Covid-19 delta variant: THSTI study
Researchers at Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) evaluated the real-world vaccine effectiveness of Covishield during the SARS-CoV-2 infection surge between April and May, 2021, in India
SMART develops 10-minute test for detection of COVID immunity
Newly developed paper-based blood test by researchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) can determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies within 10 minutes. This point-of-care test offers an accuracy rate of up to 93%..............................
New study reveals high prevalence of post COVID-19 fatigue in patients...
Study conducted jointly by Fortis C-DOC, AIIMS, C-NET, N-DOC and Diabetes Foundation..........................
Monoclonal antibody therapy prevents severe Covid-19 deaths: AIG Hospitals’ study
Study conducted on 285 high-risk individuals and published in the International Journal of Internal Medicine successfully proved that the Monoclonal Therapy reduces severe disease and death in high-risk individuals infected with the Delta Variant of SARS CoV 2...................
Roche receives approval for laboratory based Elecsys SARS-CoV-2 antigen test
The Elecsys SARS-CoV-2 Antigen test is an automated laboratory assay intended as an aid in the diagnosis of active SARS-CoV-2 infection....................
Cipla launches ‘ViraGen’ Covid-19 RT-PCR test
The company has further strengthened its offerings and continues to be at the forefront of COVID care..........................
GeneStore launches rRT PCR Covid testing kit at Rs 199, claims...
GeneStore Detection Expert priced at INR 199, detects SARS CoV2 in under one hour delivering a 100% accurate result with exceptional sensitivity and specificity....................
Krishgen Biosystems releases two latest Assays for SARS-CoV-2
Mumbai-based biotech company, Krishgen Biosystems has released two latest Assays for SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) Research - GENLISA surrogate Virus Neutralization Test ELISA and the GENLISA Inhibitor Screening ELISA..............
Sun Pharma initiates Phase II clinical trial of first phytopharma drug...
Clinical trial of the drug that has shown anti-SARS-CoV-2 effects in in-vitro studies conducted in collaboration with ICGEB will be conducted across 12 centers in India in 210 patients; results expected by October 2020.............................