AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

In light of recent concerns surrounding potential rare side effects of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, the pharmaceutical giant has reiterated its commitment to patient safety while......

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

United Kingdom-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ) has admitted that in 'very rare cases' its Covid vaccine can cause a blood clot related side effect but the causal link is......

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, known as Vaxzevria in Europe and licensed as Covishield in India, is facing a legal challenge in the high court in London, a UK media report said on......

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

Eminent British-Indian Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, who has been leading international calls for the suspension of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, said on Tuesday that Oxford-AstraZeneca's jab,......

Budget 2023: What the pharma, healthcare industry seek

The government should take measures to promote innovation and R&D while simplifying regulations for the sector in the upcoming Union Budget, as per pharmaceutical industry bodies. Illustration:......

Key mantra for India's pharma sector in 2023

Reinvent and innovate will be the key mantra for the Indian pharma industry in the New Year as the 'pharmacy of the world' looks to move from volume to value leadership, amid emerging challenges of......

Reports of coal crisis baseless: Sitharaman

Amid reports of the ongoing coal shortage in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed that there is no shortage and termed these as “absolutely baseless”, saying India......

Covid Vaccine: Syringe manufacturers are ramping up

The Centre is looking to procure around 1 billion syringes between September and December to support the COVID-19 vaccination drive, reports Sohini Das/Business Standard. IMAGE: A beneficiary......

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

'We speak with the players every day to say be careful. Stay healthy, wear masks, social distance.'   IMAGE: Pep Guardiola said Leeds, who are 12 points behind City in the English Premier......