Novartis’ Mayzent receives FDA approval for treating multiple sclerosis
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis has received a significant milestone approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MS drug, Mayzent (siponimod), now ... Read More
Biogen to acquire Nightstar Therapeutics in a deal worth $800m to target retinal diseases
In a significant move within the biotech sector, Biogen, the US-based biotechnology giant, has announced its agreement to acquire Nightstar Therapeutics, a UK-based clinical-stage gene ... Read More
Roche to strengthen gene therapy portfolio with Spark Therapeutics acquisition
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has reached a major agreement to acquire the U.S.-based gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics in an all-cash deal valued at $4.3 ... Read More
Xeris Pharmaceuticals begins Phase 2 trial for glucagon in Type 1 diabetes patients
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Chicago, has announced the commencement of dosing in its phase 2 clinical trial. The trial aims to ... Read More
Roche’s Tecentriq secures FDA approval for small cell lung cancer treatment
Roche’s subsidiary, Genentech, has announced a significant breakthrough with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Tecentriq (atezolizumab). This new approval marks a ... Read More
Know about Vitamin B12 – The power house of energy, deficiency symtpoms
Vitamin B12 is also known as Cobalamin. B12 vitamin plays a major role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. Also know ... Read More
Toenail Fungus: symptoms, treatment and home remedies
Toenail fungus is a common infection of the toenail and is also known as onychomycosis. It is a contagious disease and can be very painful. ... Read More
Know how to make anti-dandruff preparations at Home
What is Dandruff? Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp (not to be confused with a dry scalp). It is a ... Read More
Medicinal uses, Health Benefits and Chemical Constituents of Jeera
Jeera (Cumin) Cultivation Jeera is a spice that is mostly used in cuisines. Jeera is a flowering plant and is known as cummin seeds. The ... Read More
Consumption of orange juice daily may keep strokes at bay
According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, people who consumed orange juice daily saw a reduction in the risk of ... Read More