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Gastrointestinal Symtoms shown in 50% of cases
Dr D.K. Bhargava, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital has stated that the Gastrointestinal Tract can also serve as a route for the spread of COVID-19. However, this has not been proven completely. In 20% of the cases, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea is seen and sometimes close
Steps Taken To Ensure Supply of Remdesivir
The Indian Medical Association has put forward a complaint about the shortage of Remdesivir in Gujarat. The government was assured that the next batch of 30,800 injections would be available to them next week. This shortage was experienced as there were cases of COVID-19 reported in the manufacturing sites. Contact Morulaa
CDSCO Extends Timelines To November 1st, 2021
CDSCO Amends the Gazette Notification dated 16th October, 2019 wherein the words and figures “the 1st day of November, 2020”, the words and figures “the 1st day of November, 2021” shall be substituted. Contact Morulaa for Latest Updates in the Medical Device Sector, Market Research Surveys, Regulatory Approvals, Importation, Warehousing
North India Hoping to get Volunteers for Covaxin Trial
The Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences is hoping to get 1,000 volunteers for the Phase-3 Trials of Covaxin. 200 volunteers will be initially administered with the vaccine to understand the antibody response. The lower age limit for these trials will be 18 years, however, there
A South Indian Based Company comes up with a Device to help Patients and Healthcare Professionals
A company from Chennai, claims to have developed a device which would be useful in filling the gap between COVID-19 patients and the medical staff treating COVID patients. Every patient does not have a dedicated attendant, to help curb the spread of the virus. Company’s CEO, Vigneshwar patented “Etticos COVID-19
India Fights It’s Battle By Promoting “Make in India”
In order to help various states face the rising number of cases during this pandemic, the Central Government has distributed over 1 crore Personal Protection Equipments (PPE), more than 3 crore N95 masks to many Union Territories and States. Apart from the above mentioned, they have also distributed over 10
COVID-19 Protocols for CDSCO Employees and Visitors
In order to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus, the CDSCO has issued notices and safety protocols such as – Avoid gatherings in the zonal and sub-zonal offices Visitors are advised to contact the CDSCO via email or their toll free number Visitors and staff of CDSCO attending them
The CDSCO extends its clearance to Import Drugs with less than 60% Shelf Life upto October
The Indian FDA (CDSCO) has extended the time frame of importation of Drugs with less than 60% shelf life by three months. On April 17, 2020, the DCGI had received notices from the Medical Device Manufacturer’s informing them that due to the pandemic, the clearance and transportation of drugs was
Govt issues notification to bring all medical devices under CDSCO to structure and build safety & quality:
The Government has increased scrutiny on medical devices, after the Johnson & Johnson faulty hip implants case judgment from Supreme Court, which made many people permanently disabled due to faulty devices. The government plans to bring all medical devices, including implants and contraceptives, under the Central Drugs and Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) so as to improve their safety
New Indian Healthcare Scheme for Insurance Sector:
New indian healthcare scheme for insurance sector