News for 'antibiotics'

Sonia Gandhi running fever, hospital stay extended

Sonia Gandhi running fever, hospital stay extended

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Gandhi underwent a surgery on her left shoulder on August 3 and doctors said she almost recovered from the injury.

How to control the spread of the superbug

How to control the spread of the superbug

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Dr Rajeshwari, head of the Microbiology department at the Narayan Hrudalaya in Bengaluru tells rediff.com about the effects of NDM-1 and also the measures needed to curb the spread of this enzyme.

New 'superbug' originating from India, Pakistan?

New 'superbug' originating from India, Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Quoting experts, BBC has claimed that bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 or New Delhi-Metallo-1, have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery.

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I cure back pain?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I cure back pain?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Dr Reddy's to launch Covid drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in August

Dr Reddy's to launch Covid drugs remdesivir and favipiravir in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Apart from favipiravir and remdesivir, its key Covid-19 products, DRL has already launched nutraceutical products and hand sanitisers during the pandemic.

Pune scientists discover new germs on cell phones

Pune scientists discover new germs on cell phones

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Meet Lysinbacillus telephonicus, Microbacterium telephonicum, Pyrenochaeta telephoni.

She's improving, says Rahul after visiting Jaya at hospital

She's improving, says Rahul after visiting Jaya at hospital

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

"I wanted to give my support and the Congress president's support to the chief minister," he said.

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Chidambaram has sought interim bail in the INX media money laundering case on medical grounds, saying his condition is deteriorating and he needs to be in a sterile environment.

Indian origin scientist wins 2009 Chemistry Nobel

Indian origin scientist wins 2009 Chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The trio were awarded for their study of the structure and function of the ribosome, one of life's core processes.

Pietersen suffers injury setback

Pietersen suffers injury setback

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

England batsman Kevin Pietersen's recovery from an Achilles injury has been delayed due to a complication following surgery, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday. The 29-year-old right-hander was ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series following surgery after the second Test against Australia.

TRS chief's condition worsens

TRS chief's condition worsens

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

As his fast unto death entered its eleventh day on Wednesday, the condition of Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K Chandrashekar Rao has turned critical. Tension was mounting in the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, where Rao has been kept under observation in the Intensive Care Unit.

More PSUs likely to be sold soon

More PSUs likely to be sold soon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Centre might move swiftly on its next round of strategic sales in CPSEs

Prices of key drugs to be cut by up to half

Prices of key drugs to be cut by up to half

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority will soon notify prices of as many as 150 packs of essential medicines in line with the new pharma pricing policy, according to official sources.

When my dog bit me...

When my dog bit me...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Nobody likes misery for company, especially on a holiday, says Kishore Singh.

Why the Very Young are Dying

Why the Very Young are Dying

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'We can't rule out the fact that the virus might have changed in such a way that it's actually causing more harm to young people.'

Shashi Kapoor hospitalised due to chest infection

Shashi Kapoor hospitalised due to chest infection

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The National Award-winning actor had complained of acute cough and breathlessness.

Wish Nobel winner Dr Ramakrishnan

Wish Nobel winner Dr Ramakrishnan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The feat comes over a decade after Amartya Sen won the coveted award in 1998 in the field of Economics.

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Suffering from sinusitis? Here's what to do.

Pietersen ruled out of Australia one-dayers

Pietersen ruled out of Australia one-dayers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Injured England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the one-dayers against Australia also due to infection in his wound following an urgent surgery on his achilles tendon. The flamboyant batsman played only the first two Ashes Tests at Cardiff and Lord's with the help of pain-killing injections and underwent a surgery to get back for the seven-match ODI series.

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'There is no shortage of any APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) in the country'

US bans import of 30 generic drugs of Ranbaxy

US bans import of 30 generic drugs of Ranbaxy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

The United States Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday banned the import of more than 30 generic drugs manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited alleging that poor quality control at the firm's factories could be harmful to users of these medications used to treat everything from high cholesterol to Type 2 diabetes to everyday allergies.

Prices of 70 drugs may be raised

Prices of 70 drugs may be raised

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Move is the first in a series of steps to help pharma industry.

Indian pharma firms boost Wal-Mart revenues

Indian pharma firms boost Wal-Mart revenues

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Ranbaxy, Cipla and other Indian drug makers are helping US retailer Wal-Mart sell drugs at low cost and boost revenue.

Best of the week

Best of the week

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

An overview of the best of the Get Ahead this week.

India's first Covid-19 patient speaks up!

India's first Covid-19 patient speaks up!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The survivor from Thrissur, who returned from Wuhan -- the epicentre of the pandemic -- recounts her road to recovery and her future plans. Shine Jacob reports

Siachen miracle soldier's condition deteriorates

Siachen miracle soldier's condition deteriorates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, the Siachen braveheart who defied death for six days buried under snow, has deteriorated, the army said on Wednesday as a team of experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences joined in the efforts save his life.

Brave new world of derivatives

Brave new world of derivatives

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

Greenspan never saw how derivatives would make the housing crisis a global one.

Nicholas Piramal develops drug leads from Antarcti

Nicholas Piramal develops drug leads from Antarcti

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Indian drug major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd is likely to be among the first pharmaceutical companies worldwide to develop drugs isolated from the flora and fauna of Antarctica.

Regulator cuts prices of 100 drugs

Regulator cuts prices of 100 drugs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The move is in line with the NPPA's recent policy of putting a cap on prices.

How to protect yourself from urinary tract infection

How to protect yourself from urinary tract infection

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Make sure to drink enough water. Do not hold urine.

Murray withdraws from Dubai Open

Murray withdraws from Dubai Open

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Second seed Andy Murray pulled out of the Dubai Championships Thursday with a virus.

40 years ago and now: How Ranbaxy moved out of family control

40 years ago and now: How Ranbaxy moved out of family control

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Ranbaxy did its maiden public issue in 1973.

Regulator revises prices of 130 drugs

Regulator revises prices of 130 drugs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

In a decision that would impact the entire pharmaceutical industry, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the prices of 130 common drugs and antibiotics.

Do adults need vaccination?

Do adults need vaccination?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Adults are as likely as children to fall prey to diseases that immunisation can potentially prevent.

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Shoaib Akhtar, who was running high temperature, was diagnosed with chest infection, team media manager Ehsan Malik said on Tuesday evening.

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The plant and associated facilities focus on manufacturing or packaging Amoxicilin-based products, which include semi-synthetic penicillin

Alkem fudged trial data: German regulator

Alkem fudged trial data: German regulator

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The European Medicines Agency's review is the second setback to Alkem Laboratories

Ranbaxy 'wins' case against UK fraud office

Ranbaxy 'wins' case against UK fraud office

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Ranbaxy Laboratories said it has won a two-year-old case against UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the English Crown Court, a morale boosting relief to the domestic drug major.

Gregory King down with pneumonia

Gregory King down with pneumonia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

The Indian cricket team's physio was flown to Bangalore from Ahmedabad and admitted to the super-specialty hospital Wockhardt.