News for 'Arthritis'

Avesta Bio to launch 8 drugs by 2012

Avesta Bio to launch 8 drugs by 2012

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

ABRPL is working on developing drugs for anaemia, cancer and arthritis, said Bruce Murdoch, chief business officer, Avesthagen. "We are targeting high-end products that are going off-patent and are not working on popular soon-to-be off-patent biotech molecules. We should be able to bring a couple of molecules into the commercialisation stage next year," he said.

High heels can boost health, sex life!

High heels can boost health, sex life!

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Italian researchers have found women who wear a heel of one to two inches may have more fun between the sheets.

Hydroxychloroquine can be fatal: Experts

Hydroxychloroquine can be fatal: Experts

Rediff.com6 May 2020

As the pandemic spreads and the urgency for effective treatment of COVID-19 mounts, several countries, including the US, have started relying heavily on HCQ, majorly used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatoid-arthritis.

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

Why young India should worry about spondylosis

Why young India should worry about spondylosis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

People tend to ignore the early signs and let the easily manageable condition turn into a terrible one, warns Aashish Chaudhry.

Hydroxychloroquine may cause heartbeat disturbances: Study

Hydroxychloroquine may cause heartbeat disturbances: Study

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

In the study, the scientists assessed the effects of the drug in two types of animal hearts, and found that it altered the timing of electrical waves that control heartbeat.

Cymbiotics, Elder Pharma sign 3 drug deal

Cymbiotics, Elder Pharma sign 3 drug deal

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Cymbiotics, a US-based bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer, has entered into a joint in-licensing agreement with Elder Pharmaceuticals to manufacture and market three of its drugs for pain management, diabetes and dermatology in the Indian market.

Glenmark winds up phase-I trials

Glenmark winds up phase-I trials

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, the Swiss subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, announced that it had successfully completed phase-I clinical trials for GRC 6211

Ranbaxy enters into licensing pact with EPIRUS Switzerland

Ranbaxy enters into licensing pact with EPIRUS Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

EPIRUS Switzerland GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boston-based Epirus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mumbai to build Wuhan-like hospital to treat COVID-19 patients

Mumbai to build Wuhan-like hospital to treat COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The hospital, in the commercial hub of Bandra-Kurla Complex, will serve as an isolation facility for non-critical COVID-19 patients. Expected to be ready in a fortnight, the new makeshift facility can be scaled up to 5,000 beds, if needed. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will run the hospital that will have, among other things, oxygen facilities and pathological laboratories. Sohini Das reports.

Saridon, Piriton and 2 other drugs kept out of banned list

Saridon, Piriton and 2 other drugs kept out of banned list

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Delhi high court had earlier allowed Indian pharma major Wockhardt to sell its Ace Proxyvon tablets, which is a mixture of three salts -- aceclofenac, paracetamol and rabeprazol -- a combination that is banned.

Going to work may ease backache

Going to work may ease backache

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

A reason why working can alleviate pain, the researches state, is because the company and support of colleagues not only boosts self-esteem, but also gives a sense of achievement.

Scientists develop anti-inflammatory compounds

Scientists develop anti-inflammatory compounds

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

These compounds do not have any side effects as these compounds belong to the category of peptides which are already present in our tissues.

Aspirin use can make men flops in bed!

Aspirin use can make men flops in bed!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

A study found that daily doses of pain-killing drugs, including aspirin, increases the risk of impotence of men.

The secret to fighting inflammation is in your kitchen

The secret to fighting inflammation is in your kitchen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

It is the one food that you should consume daily.

Will Biocon's new cancer drug succeed?

Will Biocon's new cancer drug succeed?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

An Indian Biotech Company that is testing a novel anti-cancer drug on patients in Bangalore says it is not alarmed by the London trial where the use of a similar class of drug led to disastrous results.

Bust stress with an Ayurveda massage

Bust stress with an Ayurveda massage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Insurer told to pay up: Mediclaim

Insurer told to pay up: Mediclaim

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Taking strong view of wrongful repudiation of mediclaim policy on the ground of concealment of pre-existing ailments

Stress your way to eternal youth!

Stress your way to eternal youth!

Rediff.com10 May 2005

New research suggests that the key to being young is to have short bursts of stress.

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Prajnesh, India's top-ranked singles player at 122, downed the local wild card Jason Kubler 7-5, 6-3 in the first round

McCullum to retire from international cricket?

McCullum to retire from international cricket?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum may reportedly retire from international cricket if there is any relapse of his crippling back problem during or after the first Test against the West Indies in Dunedin, which is his home town.

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Better hygiene practices could lower a person's immunity and make the person susceptible to auto-immune diseases.'

Stop using the Internet for self-diagnosis right now!

Stop using the Internet for self-diagnosis right now!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Here's how self-diagnosis using the Internet is harmful.

Is your gut healthy?

Is your gut healthy?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

If it's not, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala lists the problems you can face.

Abducted NHPC official's mother begs ultras for son's release

Abducted NHPC official's mother begs ultras for son's release

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Eighty-two-year Nirmala Kumari, the mother of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation general manger, Anil Kumar Agarwal who was abducted at gunpoint by Bodo militants in Assam, on Friday made a passionate appeal to the abductors to release her son on humanitarian ground.

Golfer Mickelson embroiled in trading scandal

Golfer Mickelson embroiled in trading scandal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Gambling debt, stock tip lead to $1 million settlement but no charges for golfer Phil Mickelson.

How this start-up saves lives

How this start-up saves lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The company has been developing donor-derived stem cell platforms.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Exposure to sunlight can keep dementia away?

Exposure to sunlight can keep dementia away?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Vitamin D deficiency could increase risk of dementia, says study.

Sleepless nights? Try this!

Sleepless nights? Try this!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Getting a good night's sleep, it seems, isn't as easy as it is made out to be.

CWG champ Sikki realistic about India's chances at Asiad

CWG champ Sikki realistic about India's chances at Asiad

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'Need a couple of upsets to win medal at Asian Games'

Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?

Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?

COVID-19 warrior: 'I told my mum I was doing my duty'

COVID-19 warrior: 'I told my mum I was doing my duty'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'She used to call me every day to check whether I was all right. You know how mothers are!'

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is played often on TV, is a guilty pleasure for Dhoni fans.

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

After the Delhi high court's ruling, blanket exclusion of genetic disorders from coverage is likely to become a thing of the past.

What is Lupus, the disease Selena Gomez has?

What is Lupus, the disease Selena Gomez has?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Here's all you need to know about Lupus, the autoimmune disease that the singer is fighting.

Eagles co-founder and guitarist Glenn Frey dies

Eagles co-founder and guitarist Glenn Frey dies

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The Grammy award winner was suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia.