Tag: COVID-19
Self-check kiosk to detect, prevent Covid-19
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with Workspace Metal Solutions, Udaipur, has developed a first-of-its-kind self-check kiosk that only takes about 30 seconds to check whether the person is safe to enter the premises or not..................
ICMR approval for HiMedia-Syngene COVID-19 antibody test kit, ELISafe 19
Syngene developed the IgG based ELISA at its research facility in Bengaluru and partnered with HiMedia to manufacture and commercialize the product. HiMedia is seeking approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and will launch the kits once approval is in place...................
COVID-19: India crosses 5 crores sample testing
While last one crore sample testing was achieved in only 10 days, the number of Covid-19 testing laboratories stand at 1668................
Autoimmune Diseases: When Your Defense System Revolts
What happens when the human body's own defense mechanism turns rogue? Why does it happen and what could be the possible solution? Dr Arti Dumbrepatil takes us through the basics again.....................
Hamdard Laboratories starts proof of concept clinical trial for its two...
A research team from Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR) is going to start the clinical trial at HAH Centenary Hospital, New Delhi, to evaluate the efficacy of these drugs for the prevention of COVID-19 infection in high-risk subjects...........................
One of the lowest globally, India’s case fatality rate 1.76% and...
Health Ministry issues FAQs on better Clinical Management of COVID patients in ICUs....................
TB a priority despite COVID-19: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has stated that the Government is committed to scaling up access to free diagnosis through rapid molecular tests, provide information on drug resistance, and also a free treatment for all people with TB with best-quality drugs.....................
SpiceJet introduces ingeniously developed, non-invasive, portable ventilators
SpiceJet has announced the launch of SpiceOxy – a compact, portable, non-invasive ventilation device, which is an effective solution for patients with mild to moderate breathing issues...................
Tata Trusts hands over 4 Covid-19 treatment centres
This is part of Tata Trusts’ four-pronged approach to support India in tackling Covid-19, as declared by the Chairman, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, earlier in March................
Telangana is the next investment hotspot for the bioscience sector, feel...
The state government plans to double the value of the ecosystem to USD 100 Billion by 2030 and has launched initiatives such as Hyderabad Pharma City, Genome Valley 2.0, Medical Devices Park, Digital Medicines Hub, B-Hub, among others to achieve the same................