News for 'Hepatitis B'

No life saving drugs in UP; HC judge seeks PIL

No life saving drugs in UP; HC judge seeks PIL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

A complaint made by the judge of Allahabad high court against poor availability of life saving drugs in Uttar Pradesh hospitals was to be taken up for hearing as a public interest litigation by the chief justice himself on Friday.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

Satyam case adjourned to July 29

Satyam case adjourned to July 29

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The special court dealing with multi-crore Satyam scam case on Monday adjourned the examination and hearing of charges of Satyam accused to July 29.

Raju's health requires monitoring,court informed

Raju's health requires monitoring,court informed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

B Ramalinga Raju, the prime accused in Satyam Computers multi-crore scam, needs continous medical attention, a special court trying Satyam scandal cases was told on Monday.

CBI seeks to present Raju through video conference

CBI seeks to present Raju through video conference

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Raju, prime accused in the Satyam fraud, who is suffering from Hepatitis-C is currently undergoing treatment at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, and has not been attending court proceedings since September last year citing health reasons initially the heart ailment and later the hepatic ailment.

'Raju needs to be in hospital for 2 months'

'Raju needs to be in hospital for 2 months'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

A local court reserved its orders for Saturday on a petition seeking continuation of in-patient treatment for former Satyam Computers chairman B Ramalinga Raju after a senior doctor informed the court that Raju requires at least 2 months treatment for hepatic ailment.

Court seeks report on Raju's health by Apr 23

Court seeks report on Raju's health by Apr 23

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The court wants to examine all the accused, including B Ramalinga Raju, in regard to allegations mentioned against them by the CBI in two separate chargesheets before commencing the trial.

Intellectual property rights: Brazil vs US

Intellectual property rights: Brazil vs US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Brazil plans to break IP rights on American drugs, music, software and movies as retaliation for its cotton subsidies.

CBI charges doctors for delaying Raju's treatment

CBI charges doctors for delaying Raju's treatment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The court also extended the judicial remand of all the 10 accused till March 18.

Hearing on charges against Raju on Feb 17

Hearing on charges against Raju on Feb 17

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

A Hyderabad court on Wednesday posted the multi-crore Satyam Computer fraud case to February 17 for hearing on framing charges against the prime accused B Ramalinga Raju and nine others.

Raju's bail petition hearing on Oct 8

Raju's bail petition hearing on Oct 8

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Bharat Kumar, counsel for Ramalinga Raju, urged the court to grant the bail to his client on health ground and also to enable him to defend himself in various cases slapped against him by various investigating agencies including Securities and Exchange Board of India, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Enforcement Directorate.

How do plasma banks work? Experts answer

How do plasma banks work? Experts answer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Plasma is separated from the blood of donors using a plasmapheresis machine. ILBS has 10 of these machines at present, and two more are expected to arrive soon, the senior doctor at ILBS said.

Cadila believes it has silver bullet to fight COVID-19

Cadila believes it has silver bullet to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Can Interferon alfa-2b treat COVID-19 effectively?

Domestic airlines join relief efforts in Chennai

Domestic airlines join relief efforts in Chennai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The airlines have waived charges for transport of relief cargo to Chennai.

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

No film promotions, for one.

Gujarat: Doctors booked for selling medical waste

Gujarat: Doctors booked for selling medical waste

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Authorities in hepatitis-hit Sabarakantha district, where the liver disease has claimed 48 lives so far, have filed cases against doctors and scrap dealers after investigations revealed that the physicians sold used syringes and medical waste, police said on Thursday. Medical waste, including used syringes, has to be disposed of, according to the Bio-Medical Waste (management and handling) Rules 1998.

Indian healthcare appalling, but Tamil Nadu shines

Indian healthcare appalling, but Tamil Nadu shines

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

The most important thing for India is to resurrect public health services in the country, says Shankar Acharya.

Life-saving drugs to be cheaper

Life-saving drugs to be cheaper

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The government on Monday reduced basic customs duty on influenza vaccine and nine other specified life-saving drugs used for treating breast cancer, hepatitis-B, rheumatic arthritis, etc.

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sarfraz and his men must heed the advice from someone who famously galvanised a traditionally fractious side to World Cup glory in 1992.

Satyam case: Court seeks Raju's medical report

Satyam case: Court seeks Raju's medical report

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The special court, hearing the Rs 7100-crore (Rs 71-billion) financial scam, wants to examine all accused in the case over charges mentioned against them by the CBI.

Now, buy medicines and stents on EMI

Now, buy medicines and stents on EMI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The company did not respond to specific queries on the project's expansion.

Guess what languages are spoken at the Bachchan home?

Guess what languages are spoken at the Bachchan home?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Some family members are from north India, some from the southern land and some from West Bengal.'

Are you taking care of your liver?

Are you taking care of your liver?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'

Desi doc's accounts under scrutiny

Desi doc's accounts under scrutiny

Rediff.com8 May 2008

An American judge has ordered Indian-American doctor Dipak Desai, who has been linked with a hepatitis C outbreak in Las Vegas, and his business partner to get court approval for large financial transactions. The decision, issued on Tuesday, requires Dr Dipak Desai and Dr Eladio Carrera to get the judge's approval for any financial transactions of USD 50,000 or more, the Las Vegas Review Journal had reported

Merck arm to hire 300 in India

Merck arm to hire 300 in India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

MSD India, a wholly owned subsidiary of American drug maker Merck & Co, plans to hire 300 people this year as it looks to expand its presence in the Indian market, where it intends to introduce more vaccines.

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Nifty ends above 7,800 led by financial shares, metals; Oil sinks to 11-year low

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 217 points to end at 25,736.

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Speaking after virtually launching COVID-19 testing facilities in Noida, Mumbai and Kolkata, Modi said that in the fight against coronavirus, India has come to a point where it does not lack in awareness, its scientific data is expanding and resources are also increasing.

Indian doc's practice cancelled in Las Vegas

Indian doc's practice cancelled in Las Vegas

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Dr Dipak Desai,a prominent Indian-origin doctor who is a majority owner of a clinic chain linked to a hepatitis C outbreak in Las Vegas has been restrained from practising by a court.

When I took the COVID-19 vaccine

When I took the COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'I want to send a positive message to people that they should not fear the Covid vaccine.'

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We cannot have bodies putrefying in water.' 'This is a health hazard and it can create a very inflammatory situation.'

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'We need to prove to the world that quality vaccines and R&D are possible in India.'

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

Maradona released from hospital - clinic source

Maradona released from hospital - clinic source

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from the hospital at around midnight on Tuesday after a nearly two-week stay for alcohol abuse treatment, a source at the Guemes clinic told Reuters.

MNCs fail to launch patented drugs in India

MNCs fail to launch patented drugs in India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Apart from Roche's hepatitis medicine Pegasys, which received a patent in March 2005, there have been no major announcements on grant of product patents.

UAE: Pre-marital HIV test for expats soon

UAE: Pre-marital HIV test for expats soon

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

At present, it is mandatory only for nationals to undergo the tests for HIV/Aids, Hepatitis B and sexually transmitted diseases, as a prerequisite for getting married.

Former Test batsman Hanumant Singh dead

Former Test batsman Hanumant Singh dead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

He died on Wednesday from organ failure after suffering from dengue and hepatitis B.

Now, a 4-in-1 vaccine from Shanta Biotech

Now, a 4-in-1 vaccine from Shanta Biotech

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Shantha Biotechnics Ltd on Friday announced the availability of 'Shantetra', a combination vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and hepatitis-B, claimed to be the first indigenously developed four-in-one immunity shot.

Maradona appears on TV, vows to stay clean

Maradona appears on TV, vows to stay clean

Rediff.com8 May 2007

A clean-shaven, suit-wearing Diego Maradona vowed to get fit and stay healthy on Monday night, in his first public appearance since he was hospitalized for alcohol-induced hepatitis.

Maradona's doctors say he's doing well in hospital

Maradona's doctors say he's doing well in hospital

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is making good progress in a Buenos Aires hospital where he is being treated for alcohol-induced hepatitis caused by two or three months of heavy drinking, doctors said on Tuesday.

Indus Biotech gets a Nobel push

Indus Biotech gets a Nobel push

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006