Natural and refined sugars and their effects on the body
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a European probe into vaccine talks; net drug prices falling, and more
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Top European prosecutors are investigating allegations of criminal wrongdoing in connection with vaccine negotiations between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Pfizer chief executive officer, Politico reports. Investigators from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office have in recent months taken over from Belgian prosecutors investigating von der Leyen over “interference in public functions, destruction of SMS, corruption and conflict of interest.” No one has yet been charged in connection with the case. The probe was originally opened by Belgian judicial authorities in early 2023 after a criminal complaint was lodged by a local lobbyist.
The net prices that health plans paid for medicines — after subtracting rebates, discounts, and fees — fell by 2.8% in last year’s fourth quarter, STAT writes, adding this is the largest decline ever measured by SSR Health, a research firm that tracks the pharmaceutical industry and its pricing trends. A key reason for the big drop — which dwarfed the 0.4% decline seen at the same time a year earlier — was pricing pressure on the Humira treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis from biosimilar versions of the medicine. The Humira net price fell to roughly $29,800 at the end of last year from $48,000 at the end of 2022, a nearly 38% drop.
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Kidney Problems and When to Seek Medical Advice - Dr Deepashree G A
Approximately 850 million people are affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally. People of every age and race are affected, and most don’t know it. While there are numerous physical signs of renal disease, they are sometimes mistaken for symptoms of other illnesses.
Furthermore, people with kidney disease typically do not exhibit any symptoms until the very end, either when their kidneys are failing or when their urine contains a significant amount of protein. This contributes to the fact that only 10% of patients with chronic renal disease are aware of their condition.
In India, CKD affects nearly 800 people out of every one million individuals, with ESRD rates varying between 150 and 200 per million population. About one out of ten Indians has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and more than a hundred thousand cases of kidney failure are reported annually.
Based on global statistics, kidney disease is the sixth fastest-growing cause of death, leading to an estimated 1.7 million deaths as a result of acute kidney injury globally. Over 7.8 million people in India suffer from some form of chronic kidney problems.
If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of kidney failure, or are over 60, you should get annual kidney disease testing. Additionally, look for early signs of kidney problems and inform your healthcare provider of any symptoms you are experiencing.
When To See A Doctor
1. You feel the need to Urinate more Often
Frequent urination, particularly at night, may indicate a renal problem. Damage to the kidney's filters can increase the need to urinate. In some cases, this symptom can indicate an enlarged prostate in men or a urinary tract infection.
2. You see Blood in your Urine
When the kidneys work properly, blood cells remain within the body to filter wastes from the blood and produce urine. However, if the kidney's filters fail, blood cells may begin to "leak" into urine. Blood in the urine can indicate renal disease, tumours, kidney stones, infections, and kidney disease.
3. Your Urine is Foamy
If you notice a lot of bubbles in your urine, especially if they stick around after several flushes, it could mean there's protein in there. This foam may resemble the froth produced when scrambling eggs, as albumin, the primary protein found in urine, is similar to the protein found in eggs.
4. You're noticing Persistent Swelling around your Eyes
The presence of protein in the urine is an early indicator of kidney filter damage, which permits protein leakage into the urine. Swelling around the eyes may occur because the kidneys expel a significant amount of protein instead of retaining it in the body.
5. Your Ankles and Feet are Swollen
Ankle and foot swelling may result from salt retention brought on by reduced renal function. Additionally, chronic leg vein issues, liver illness, and heart disease can all be indicated by swelling in the lower legs.
6. You have high Blood Pressure
The kidneys regulate blood pressure by secreting hormones constricting blood vessels and maintaining fluid balance.
Therefore, hypertension (high blood pressure) can occur when the kidneys are damaged, and especially young people should rule out all secondary causes of high blood pressure and should always have a meticulous follow-up
7. You are suffering from Shortness of Breath
Kidney disease can cause fluid buildup in the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulties or shortness of breath.
8. You’re More Tired, have less Energy or are having Trouble Concentrating.
A significant decline in kidney function can result in the accumulation of toxins and impurities in the bloodstream. This buildup can manifest as fatigue, weakness, and difficulty concentrating. Anaemia, another complication of kidney disease, can further contribute to feelings of weakness and fatigue.
9. You’re having Trouble Sleeping
When kidney function is compromised, and filtration is inadequate, toxins remain in the bloodstream instead of being eliminated from the body through urine. This can make it difficult to sleep.
Furthermore, there is a correlation between obesity and chronic kidney disease, and individuals with chronic kidney disease are more prone to experiencing sleep apnea than the general population.
10. You have Dry and Itchy Skin
Healthy kidneys do many important jobs. They work to retain the proper balance of minerals in your blood, eliminate waste and excess fluid from your body, aid in producing red blood cells, and support healthy bones. The kidneys' inability to maintain this balance can result in mineral and bone disease, which is frequently associated with severe renal disease and manifested as dry and itchy skin.
11. You have a Poor Appetite
While this symptom is nonspecific, it could be attributed to the accumulation of toxins stemming from diminished kidney function.
12. Your Muscles are Cramping
Electrolyte imbalances can result from impaired kidney function. Muscle cramping, for example, could be caused by poor phosphorus regulation and low calcium levels.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are of the author and not of Medical Dialogues. The Editorial/Content team of Medical Dialogues has not contributed to the writing/editing/packaging of this article.
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STAT+: Net prices for medicines fell considerably in 2023’s last quarter, mostly thanks to Humira biosimilars
The net prices that health plans paid for medicines — after subtracting rebates, discounts, and fees — fell by 2.8% in last year’s fourth quarter, the largest decline ever measured by SSR Health, a research firm that tracks the pharmaceutical industry and its pricing trends.
A key reason for the big drop — which dwarfed the 0.4% decline seen at the same time a year earlier — was pricing pressure on the Humira treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Over the past year, nine biosimilar versions of the medicine were launched by other companies seeking favorable placement on formularies, the lists of drugs for which health insurance coverage is available.
As these companies battled to win placement, the Humira net price fell to roughly $29,800 at the end of last year from $48,000 at the end of 2022, a nearly 38% drop, the SSR analysis found. In fact, the entire category of rheumatoid arthritis medicines saw a 30% decline in annual net pricing, the largest such drop among all type of drugs. Meanwhile, net prices for psoriasis treatments fell nearly 10%.
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Rare human case of highly contagious bird flu confirmed in Texas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that a person in Texas has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that a person in Texas has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu.
"This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses. The patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis), as their only symptom, and is recovering," the CDC said in a statement. "The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral drug for flu."
The CDC said this is the second case of a human testing positive for H5N1 in the United States, after a previous case was observed in Colorado in 2022.
"This infection does not change the H5N1 bird flu human health risk assessment for the U.S. general public, which CDC considers to be low," it added. "However, people with close or prolonged, unprotected exposures to infected birds or other animals (including livestock), or to environments contaminated by infected birds or other animals, are at greater risk of infection."
US TUBERCULOSIS CASES IN 2023 WERE AT HIGHEST LEVEL IN A DECADE, CDC SAYS
Last week, dairy cows in Texas and Kansas were reported to be infected with bird flu – and federal agriculture officials later confirmed infections in a Michigan dairy herd that had recently received cows from Texas.
This bird flu was first identified as a threat to people during a 1997 outbreak in Hong Kong, according to the Associated Press. More than 460 people have died in the past two decades from bird flu infections, the World Health Organization says.
PUERTO RICO HEALTH OFFICIALS DECLARE DENGUE FEVER A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
Texas officials did not identify the newly infected person, nor release any details about what brought them in contact with the cows.
The CDC said it is "working with state health departments to continue to monitor workers who may have been in contact with infected or potentially infected birds/animals and test those people who develop symptoms."
"Human illnesses with H5N1 bird flu have ranged from mild (e.g., eye infection, upper respiratory symptoms) to severe illness (e.g., pneumonia) that have resulted in death in other countries," the CDC also said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Adultos mayores, agotados por tener que organizar tanta atención médica
En enero, Susanne Gilliam, de 67 años, estaba yendo a recoger el correo afuera de su casa cuando se cayó al resbalar sobre una capa de hielo negro.
Sintió una punzada de dolor en la rodilla y el tobillo de la pierna izquierda. Después de llamar a su marido por teléfono, logró regresar a su casa con dificultad.
En enero, Susanne Gilliam, de 67 años, estaba yendo a recoger el correo afuera de su casa cuando se cayó al resbalar sobre una capa de hielo negro.
Sintió una punzada de dolor en la rodilla y el tobillo de la pierna izquierda. Después de llamar a su marido por teléfono, logró regresar a su casa con dificultad.
Y así comenzó el vaivén interminable que tantas personas enfrentan cuando tienen que navegar el desorganizado sistema de salud de Estados Unidos.
El cirujano ortopédico de Gilliam, que la había tratado antes por problemas en la misma rodilla, la vio esa tarde pero le aclaró: “Yo no me ocupo de tobillos”.
La derivó a un especialista en tobillos que ordenó nuevas radiografías y una resonancia magnética. Gilliam pidió hacerse las pruebas en un hospital cerca de su casa en Sudbury, Massachusetts, que le resultaba más conveniente. Pero cuando llamó para pedir una cita, el hospital no tenía la orden del doctor, que finalmente llegó después de varias llamadas más.
Coordinar la atención que necesita para recuperarse, incluyendo sesiones de fisioterapia, se convirtió en un trabajo de medio tiempo para Gilliam. (Los terapeutas trabajan solo en una parte del cuerpo por sesión, y por lo tanto Gilliam requiere visitas separadas para su rodilla y su tobillo, varias veces a la semana).
“El peso de organizar todo lo que necesito es enorme”, dijo Gilliam. “Te queda una sensación de agotamiento físico y mental”.
En algunos casos, las deficiencias del sistema de salud son el precio que se paga por avances extraordinarios en el campo de la medicina. Pero también ponen en evidencia las incoherencias entre las capacidades de los adultos mayores y las demandas del sistema.
“La buena noticia es que sabemos mucho más y podemos hacer mucho más por las personas con distintas afecciones”, dijo Thomas H. Lee, director médico de Press Ganey, una consultoría que hace seguimiento de las experiencias de los pacientes con el sistema de salud. “La mala noticia es que el sistema se ha vuelto tremendamente complejo”.
Esto se agrava por las múltiples guías para tratar afecciones, la super especialización médica, y los incentivos financieros que hacen que los pacientes reciban cada vez más atención, dijo Ishani Ganguli, profesora asociada en la Escuela de Medicina de Harvard.
“No es raro que pacientes mayores tengan tres o más cardiólogos que les programan citas y pruebas regulares”, dijo. Si alguien tiene varios problemas de salud (por ejemplo, enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes y glaucoma), las interacciones con el sistema se multiplican.
Ganguli es la autora de un nuevo estudio que muestra que los pacientes de Medicare dedican aproximadamente tres semanas al año a hacerse pruebas médicas, ver a doctores, someterse a tratamientos o procedimientos médicos, buscar atención en salas de emergencia o pasar tiempo en el hospital o en centros de rehabilitación. (Los datos son de 2019, antes de la pandemia de covid, que alteró los patrones de atención médica. Cada servicio recibido se contó como un día de contacto con el sistema de salud).
El estudio determinó que poco más de 1 de cada 10 personas mayores, incluyendo las que se estaban haciendo controles o recuperándose de enfermedades graves, pasaban más tiempo recibiendo atención médica: al menos 50 días al año.
“Hay aspectos de esto que son muy beneficiosos y valiosos para las personas, pero hay otros que son menos esenciales”, dijo Ganguli. “No hablamos lo suficiente sobre lo que les pedimos a los adultos mayores que hagan, y si tiene sentido”.
Victor Montori, profesor de medicina de la Clínica Mayo en Rochester, Minnesota, lleva muchos años advirtiendo sobre lo que llama la “carga de tratamiento” que enfrentan los pacientes.
Esto incluye el tiempo que dedican a recibir atención médica, programar citas, encontrar transporte para las visitas médicas, obtener y tomar medicamentos, comunicarse con las aseguradoras, pagar facturas médicas, monitorear su salud en casa y seguir consejos como cambios en la dieta.
Hace cuatro años, en un artículo titulado “¿Se siente mi paciente agobiado?”, Montori y sus colegas descubrieron que el 40% de los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas como asma, diabetes y trastornos neurológicos “sentían que su carga de tratamiento era insostenible”.
Cuando la carga de tratamiento es excesiva, las personas dejan de seguir las recomendaciones médicas y dicen que su calidad de vida empeora, según los investigadores. Los adultos mayores con múltiples afecciones médicas y bajo nivel de educación son especialmente vulnerables, ya que experimentan inseguridad económica y aislamiento social.
El uso cada vez más frecuente de sistemas telefónicos digitales y portales electrónicos para pacientes en los consultorios y la falta de tiempo por parte de los doctores profundizan las barreras. “Cada vez es más difícil para los pacientes acceder a doctores que puedan pasar tiempo con ellos, para ayudarlos a resolver problemas y responder sus preguntas”, dijo Montori.
Mientras tanto, los médicos rara vez preguntan a los pacientes sobre su capacidad para realizar las tareas que se les pide. “A menudo tenemos poca idea de qué tan compleja es la vida de nuestros pacientes”, escribieron médicos en un informe de 2022 sobre cómo reducir la carga de tratamiento.
Un ejemplo es lo que vivieron Jean Hartnett, de 53 años de Omaha, Nebraska, y sus ocho hermanos después que su madre de 88 años sufriera un derrame cerebral en febrero de 2021, mientras hacían compras en Walmart.
En ese momento, su madre estaba cuidando al padre de Hartnett, quien sufría de una enfermedad renal y necesitaba ayuda con las tareas diarias, como ducharse o ir al baño.
Durante el año posterior al derrame cerebral, los padres de Hartnett, ambos trabajadores agrícolas extremadamente independientes que vivían en Hubbard, Nebraska, sufrieron varios achaques y las crisis médicas se volvieron comunes.
Cuando un médico cambiaba el plan de atención de su mamá o su papá, eran necesarios nuevos medicamentos, suministros y equipos médicos, y programar nuevas sesiones de terapia ocupacional, física y del habla.
Ninguno de los padres podía quedarse solo si el otro necesitaba atención médica.
“No era inusual para mí estar llevando a uno de mis padres a su casa después del hospital o de la visita al médico y pasar una ambulancia o un familiar transportando al otro al doctor”, explicó Hartnett. “Se necesitaba muchísima coordinación”.
Hartnett se mudó a la casa de sus padres durante las últimas seis semanas de vida de su padre, cuando los médicos decidieron que estaba demasiado débil como para someterse a diálisis. Falleció en marzo de 2022. Su madre murió meses después, en julio.
Entonces, ¿qué pueden hacer los adultos mayores y sus cuidadores y familiares para aliviar la carga de la atención médica?
Para empezar, es importante sincerarse con el médico si el plan de tratamiento que recomienda no resulta factible, y explicarle por qué, dijo Elizabeth Rogers, profesora asistente de medicina interna en la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Minnesota.
Recomendó preguntar sobre cuáles intervenciones serían las más importantes para mantenerse saludable y cuáles podrían ser prescindibles.
Los médicos pueden ajustar los planes, suspender los medicamentos que no producen beneficios significativos y programar visitas virtuales, en caso de que las personas puedan manejar la tecnología necesaria (muchos adultos mayores no pueden).
Pregunte también si un asistente de pacientes (también llamados navegadores) puede ayudarle a programar varias citas y exámenes en el mismo día, para minimizar la carga de ir y venir de los centros médicos. Estos profesionales también pueden ayudarlo a conectarse con recursos comunitarios, como servicios de transporte. (La mayoría de los centros médicos tienen personal de este tipo, pero los consultorios médicos no).
Si no entiende cómo hacer lo que su médico pide, pregunte: ¿Qué implicaría esto de mi parte? ¿Cuánto tiempo llevaría? ¿Qué necesitaré? Y pida materiales escritos, como guías de autocontrol del asma o la diabetes, que puedan ayudarle a comprender mejor los requisitos.
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CDSCO Drug Alert: 58 Drug Samples Including Alkems's Pyricool 500, Sun Pharma's Zole F Flagged
New Delhi: In its latest drug safety alert, the apex drug regulatory body, the Central Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has flagged 58 medicine batches for failing to qualify for a random sample test for February 2023, while 2 drug samples have been declared as suprious.
These drugs include Acepik - P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Tablets) manufactured by Nexkem Biotech, Amoxycillin Oral Suspension I.P. (Medmoxil 125) manufactured by Laborate Pharmaceuticals, Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (Calcigiant 500 Tablets) manufactured by Nutra Life Healthcare, Ofloxacin manufactured by Concept Pharmaceutical, Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets manufactured by Hanuchem Laboratories, Serratiopeptidase Tablets manufactured by Arnav Research Laboratories.
Furthermore, the list contains, Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Pyricool 500) manufactured by Alkem Health Science, a unit of Alkem Laboratories Limited, Deferasirox manufactured by Glenmark Lifesciences, Miconazole Nitrate and Fluocinolone Acetonide Ointment (Zole - F) manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals and others.
In addition to the above, Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets IP (Telma AM) belonging batch no 05230355 and Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg (Telma 40), belonging batch no I8220890 are declared spurious as the actual manufacturer, Glenmark Pharmaceutical (as per label claim) has informed that the impugned batches of the products have not been manufactured by them and that it is a spurious drug.
"Thus, the products are purported to be spurious, however, the same is subject to outcome of further investigation." the actual manufacturer, Glenmark Pharmaceutical added.
The list came after analysis and tests were conducted by the CDSCO, Drugs Control Departments on 1167 samples. Out of this, 1018 samples were found of standard quality while 58 were declared Not of Standard Quality (NSQ).
A few reasons why the drug samples tested failed were the failure of the assay, failure of the dissolution test, failure of the disintegration test, failure of Uniformity of Dispersion, and the presence of water content and particulate matter etc.
The samples collected were tested in CDL Kolkata, CDTL Hyderabad, CDTL Mumbai, RDTL Chandigarh and RDTL Guwahati.
List of Drugs, Medical Devices, Vaccines and Cosmetics declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious/Adulterated/Misbranded for the Month of February– 2024.
Total no. of samples received
- 676
Total number of samples tested
- 1167
Total number of samples declared as of Standard Quality
- 1018
Total number of samples declared as Not of Standard Quality - 58
Total number of samples declared as Spurious
- 02
Total number of samples declared as Misbranded
- NIL
S.N
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Name of Drugs/medical device/cosmetics
Batch No.
Date of Manufactu re
Date of Expiry
Manufactured By
Reason for failure
Drawn By (From
state/CDS CO Zone)
From (Name of Laboratory)
1
Acepik - P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Tablets)
NKT230962A
05/2023
04/2025
Nexkem Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 64, HPSIDC, Industrial Area, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) - 173
205.
Disintegration
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
2
Amoxycillin Oral Suspension I.P. (Medmoxil 125)
XMSD-001
03/2023
08/2024
Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd., 51, Indl, Area, Paonta Sahib
(H.P.)
Stability
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
3
Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (Calcigiant 500 Tablets)
NLT-17023
05/2023
04/2025
Nutra Life Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 44-45, Shiv Ganga Industrial Estate,
Lakeshwari, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Distt.
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Assay of Vitamin D3
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
4
Ofloxacin Dispersible Tablets IP 100 mg (Oflab 100 DT)
C21O062001
05/2022
04/2024
Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd., A-28/3 MIDC,
Chikalthana, Aurangabad-431006
Uniformity of Dispersion
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
5
Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (MAHACAL -500)
KSWAC014
05/2023
04/2025
Hanuchem Laboratories, Plot No. 16-17, Sector - 5, Indl. Area, Parwanoo, Dist.
Solan 173 220 (H.P.)
Assay of Vitamin D3
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
6
Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Serrizym Tablet)
AT035M
07/2023
06/2025
Arnav Research Laboratories, 435,
G.I.D.C. 2, Dediyasan, Mehsana,
Gujarat 384002
Assay
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
7
Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet IP (XL-Mont)
TXL012007
11/2022
10/2024
DWD
Pharmaceuticals Ltd., 308/5, Village & Post: Poicha (Rania), Tal Savli, Dist.
Vadodara 391780, Gujarat, India
Desription
Drugs Inspector, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
8
Propofol Injection IP 500 mg/50 ml
(Hyprovan 500 Injection)
L3352301A
06/2023
05/2025
Protech Telelinks, Mauza Ogli, Suketi Road, Kala Amb. Dist. Sirmour - 173030 (H.P.)
Assay of Propofol
Drugs Inspector, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
9
Heparin Sodium Injection IP 25000 IU/5ml
22HE16
10/2022
09/2024
SAI Parenterals Limited, D1 & D4, Survey No. 280, Phase-V, IDA, Jeedimetla,
Hyderabad 500 055, Telangana, India
Description, Extractable Volume, Particulate Matter and Assay
Drugs Inspector, Bikaner, Rajasthan
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
10
Metformin HCl (SR) with Glimepiride & Voglibose Tablets (Metaglim-V2)
T-230859
08/2023
07/2025
Vilin Bio Med Ltd., Unit-II, Khasra No.
85, Madhopur Hazarathpur, Roorkee -247667,
Uttarakhand
Assay of Glimepiride
CDSCO,
Rishikesh
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
11
Clarithromycin Tablets IP 250 mg
OT-231393
10/2023
09/2025
Orchid Bio-Tech Limited, 65, Peerpura-Delhi Highway, Roorkee- 247667 (U.K.)
Dissolution
CDSCO,
Rishikesh
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
12
Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone Capsules (Deep SR Capsules)
OC-23349
11/2023
10/2025
Orchid Bio-Tech Limited, 65, Peerpura-Delhi
Highway, Roorkee - 247667 (U.K.)
Dissolution of Rabeprazole & Domperidone
CDSCO,
Rishikesh
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
13
Glimepiride & Meftormin Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets IP (Glimsid-
2MF)
T-231020
10/2023
09/2025
Vilin Bio Med Ltd., Unit-II, Khasra No.85, Madhopur, Hazarathpur, Roorkee-247667,
Uttarakhand.
Dissolution & Assay of Glimepiride
CDSCO,
Rishikesh
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
14
Liquid Formaldehyde 40% w/v (Formallin)
FS-228A
08/2022
07/2025
Pharm Asia Drug, 20-21, Panchal Compound, Survey
No. 78/1, PH No. 17,
New 45, Gram Lasudia Mori, Indore
- 452 010 (M.P.)
Methyl Alcohol & Assay of Formaldehyde 40%w/v
CDSCO,
North Zone
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
15
Piroxicam Capsules IP (Piroxicam-20)
KCC-03
11/2023
10/2025
SGS Pharmaceutical (P) Ltd., E-13/1,
Kavi Nagar Indl. Area, Sector - 17, Ghaziabad 201002
(U.P.)
Water content
CDSCO,
North Zone
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
16
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution IP 6% w/v (20 Volume)
HP23-021
02/2023
01/2025
Pharm Asia Drug, 20-21, Panchal Compound, Survey
No. 78/1, PH No. 17,
New 45, Gram Lasudia Mori, Indore
- 452 010 (M.P.)
Identification, Acidity, Non-volatile matter and Assay
(Spurious)
CDSCO,
North Zone
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
17
L-Asparaginase 10000 IU (L-ASGEN)
BASL2205Y A
03/2022
02/2024
Beta Drugs Ltd., Kharuni Lodhimajra Road, Vill. Nandpur, Baddi, Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh
173205
Particulate Matter (subvisible)
O/o. The Drugs Inspector, Cuttack, Odisha.
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
18
Amikacin Injection IP 500 mg (Amikatas 500 mg)
RV3044
08/2023
07/2025
Ronam Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Village- Kalujhanda, Tehsil- Baddi, Distt. Slolan (H.P.) 174103
Description & Particulate Matter
O/o. The Drugs Inspector, Cuttack, Odisha.
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
19
Neostigmine Injection IP 0.5 mg/ml
V23034
01/02/2023
31/01/2025
Vital Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. H10 and H10/1, MIDC Satpur, Nashik.
pH and Assay of Neostigmine
CDSCO,
West Zone, Mumbai
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
20
Tranexamic Acid Injection I.P. (Tranexica)
SAI-14764
03/2022
02/2024
Sunvet Healthcare, Vill. Shambhuwala, Paonta Road, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.) -
173001
pH
DCA,
Vijayawada
, Andhra Pradesh
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
21
Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Pyricool 500)
23444042
11/2023
10/2026
Alkem Health Science, A unit of Alkem Laboratories Limited, Unit - 2,
Samardung, Karek
Dissolution
CDSCO,
East Zone, Kolkata
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
Block, P.O. Namthan, Dist. Namchi, Sikkim -
737137
22
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg
2331044
07/2023
06/2026
Aurio Pharma Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., 26/1/1, S.H.K.B
Sarani (Jawpur Road), Dumdum,
Kolkata- 700 074
Dissolution
CDSCO,
East Zone, Kolkata
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
23
Oseltamivir Oral Suspension I.P. 12 mg
URDP1153
05/2023
10/2024
Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B) / 49B,
Vill. Raipur, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Distt.
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Description
CDSCO,
East Zone, Kolkata
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
24
Ambroxol,Guaiphenes in & Terbutaline Syrup (Bromex Expectorant)
BXE064
01/09/2023
31/05/2026
Hygeia Pharmaceuticals MFG (P) Ltd., 608,
Dwarir Road, Dhamaitala Dakshin Jagaddal, Pin - 700
151
Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Terbutaline Sulphate
CDSCO,
East Zone, Kolkata
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
25
Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate and Menthol
Syrup (SUNGESIC-C)
002
01/09/2023
31/08/2025
Sunny Industries Private Limited, 23/3/1B, R.N.
Nandan Lane, Kolkata 700 025
Description & Assay of Paracetamol
CDSCO,
East Zone, Kolkata
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
26
Deferasirox
82231480
02/07/2023
01/07/2027
Glenmark Lifesciences Ltd., Plot No. Z-103/I, Sez Phase II, Dahej, Dist.
Bharuch - 392130, Gujarat, India.
4 Hydrazino benzoic acid
CDSCO,
Ahmedabad
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
27
Miconazole Nitrate and Fluocinolone Acetonide Ointment (Zole - F)
SXE1800A
08/2023
07/2026
Sun Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd., Kh. No. 1335-1340, Near
EPIP- I, Vill- Bhatoli
Kalan, Baddi, Distt. Solan, H.P. 173205
Assay
CDSCO,
Ahmedabad
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
28
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Tablets IP 2 mg (Ridyl)
AR-132
06/2023
05/2025
Apex Formulations Pvt. Ltd., 1276,
Rajpur, Ahmedabad- Mehsana Highway, Dist. Mehsana,
Gujarat.
Assay
CDSCO,
Ahmedabad
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
29
Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup 60 ml Syrup (HISTARED- LS)
L23K015
11/2023
10/2025
Fanal Pharmaceuticals LLP, 67, Surbhi Radhe Industrial Zone, Survey No. 251, At. Khambha,
360311, Gujarat, India
Description & Assay of Levosalbutamol
CDSCO,
Ahmedabad
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
30
TERBUTALINE SULPHATE, BROMHEXINE HCl & GUAIPHENESIN SYRUP (NEFDYL-X)
WHL-01715
Nov-2023
Oct-2025
Warner Hindusthan Pvt. Ltd.,. 24-85/7, Sy.No.548 & 551,
Laxmi Narayana Nagar Colony, New
IDA, Uppal, Hyderabad-39 (TS)
Assay of Bromhexine Hydrochloride
CDSCO
Hyderabad
CDTL,
Hyderabad
31
BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE
SYRUP 4mg/5ml
31413
01-Aug-
2023
31-Jul-2025
Zenith Drugs Pvt.
Ltd., 72/5, Muradpura (Orangpura) Dhar Road, Near Kalaria, Indore 453001 (MP) India
pH and Assay
CDSCO,
Sub Zone, Indore
CDTL,
Hyderabad
32
POVIDONE-IODINE SOLUTION BP (VIDON)
EVO310
01-Jun-
2023
31-May-
2026
US PHARMA (I) PVT.LTD
Plot No. 4, Gut No. 66, H.No. 827-830,
Khupi Village, Near Kudus, Tal. Wada, Dist. Palghar, 421312, Maharashtra,
India.
pH
CDSCO,
West Zone, Mumbai
CDTL,
Hyderabad
33
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine
Maleate Syrup (Zist- D)
HRL-070
Oct-23
Sep-25
Household Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Plot No.6/35, Dewan And Sons Aliyali,
Palghar- 401 404.
Microbial Limit test
CDSCO,
West Zone, Mumbai
CDTL,
Mumbai
34
Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant Tablets IP (Pantojohn - 20)
T-2210131
Oct-22
Sep-25
Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., By Aagya Biotech Pvt. Ltd., 1.5, Manglour- saharanpur road, Manglour- 247656,
Roorkee, Haridwar.
Dissolution in buffer stage
CDSCO,
West Zone, Mumbai
CDTL,
Mumbai
35
Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules (10mg/75mg)
MC221173
Dec-2022
Nov-2024
Mascot Health Series Pvt. Lt., Plot No. 79,80,Sector-6A, IIE,
Sidcul, Haridwar- 249403
Dissolution of Atorvastatin Calcium calculated as Atorvastatin
CDSCO,
North Zone Ghaziabad
RDTL,
Chandigarh
36
Moxonidine Tablets BP (0.3 mg)
MXDY0005
Jun-2022
May-2025
MICRO LABS LIMITED UNIT-III, R.S.No. 63/ 3 & 4,
Thiruvander Koil, Puducherry-605102
Dissolution
CDSCO,
North Zone Ghaziabad
RDTL,
Chandigarh
37
Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3 and L- Lysine Suspension (Oscaid Suspension)
RL22070
Aug-2022
Jul-2024
RACHIL PHARMA.., 18-19,
Phase-1, Ind.Area, Sansarpur Terrace, Distt : Kangra (HP)-
176501
Description, Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3
O/o CMO Bilaspur District- Bilaspur H.P.-
174001
RDTL,
Chandigarh
38
Cefodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets
MBT-22012
Jun-2022
Sep-2023
Magnatek Enterprises, Plot No. 74 C (II) HPSIDC
Ind. Area Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 1732025
Assay of Potassium Clavulanate Diluted calculated as Clavulanic Acid
O/o State Drugs Controller,
H.Q. Baddi, Distt.
Solan, HP- 173205
RDTL,
Chandigarh
39
Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP (Normal -OZ TABLETS)
122257
Dec-2022
Nov-2024
Biologics Inc., Suketi Road, Kala-Amb, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.)- 173030
Dissolution of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole
State FDA Qatilgah Kargil- 194103 (UT
Ladakh)
RDTL,
Chandigarh
40
Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP 500 mg
JAK-20
May-2023
Arp-2025
Agron Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Sarverkhera, Moradabad Road, Kashipur-244713
(Uttarakhand)
Dissolution and Assay of Cefuroxime Axetil calculated as Cefuroxime
CDSCO
Sub-Zone, Jammu
RDTL,
Chandigarh
41
Ambroxol, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Tricodex A Syrup)
SRLK230054
Nov-2023
Oct-2025
SYSTOLE REMEDIES PVT.
LTD. Vill. Ogli, Kala Amb, Teh. Nahan, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.)-
173030
Assay of Terbutaline Sulphate
CDSCO ,
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
42
Ambroxol hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup
(Bronter SYRUP)
NARL-0038
Nov-2023
Oct-2025
M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd., Surajpur, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour Himachal
Pradesh-173001
Assay of Menthol
CDSCO ,
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
43
Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Levosalbutamol and Guaiphenesin Syrup (Saivent-LX Syrup)
MAG-S-1972
Oct-2023
Sep-2025
Magma Allianz Laboratories Ltd., Vill. Guruwala, P.O. Bhagani Sahib, Teh. Paonta Sahib, Distt.
Sirmour (H.P.)- 173025
Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Levosalbutamol Sulphate calculated as Levosalbutamol
CDSCO
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
44
Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Levosalbutamol Sulphate and Guaiphenesin Syrup (KOFVON LS Syrup)
OL-032309
Mar-2023
Feb-2025
Sickcure Pharmaceuticals, Plot No. 52A, Industiral Area, Gondpur, Tehsil-Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.)
173025
Ethylene Glycol (EG) is exceeding the permissible limit
CDSCO
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
45
Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (AVTUS-TG SYRUP)
BL-36
Jul-2023
Jun-2025
Boffin Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Vill. Behral, Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour-173025 (H.P.)
Assay of Menthol
CDSCO
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
46
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup
(Expotus-D Syrup)
LSF-B0075
Apr-2023
Mar-2025
Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd., Plot No- 123, Industrial Area, Mehatpur, Distt.
UNA-174315 (H.P.)
Assay of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine
Hydrochloride
CDSCO
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
47
Dextromethorphan Hyhdrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup
(ROYCOF-DX SYRUP)
GL2301001
Jan-2023
Dec-2024
Roseate Medicare, Village Anji, PO Barog, Distt. Solan, 173211 (H.P.) INDIA
Identification and Assay of Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Assay of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
CDSCO
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
48
Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Menthol Syrup (Xpert- S Syrup)
6530
Feb-2023
Jan-2025
ESTRA PHARMACEUTICA
LS, Fatehgarh Churian Road, Amritsar Br.
Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Menthol
CDSCO
Baddi
RDTL,
Chandigarh
49
LEVOCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE & MONTELUKAST SODIUM TABLETS
I.P. (Cetliv-M)
MDHMT-436
Mar-2023
Feb-2025
M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. (A GMP ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED CO.,
Surajpur, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour
(H.P.)- 173001
Dissolution of Montelukast
Assistant Director (Food & Drugs) Mizoram
RDTL,
Guwahati
50
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride and Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP
23112703
Mar-2023
Feb-2025
MERCURY LABORATORIES LIMITED., Unit
No.2, Halol Baroda Road, Village: Jarod. Tal: Waghodia, Dist:
Vadodara- 391510
Dissolution of Montelukast
Inspector of Drugs, Assam
RDTL,
Guwahati
51
DICLOFENAC SODIUM INJECTION I.P.
75mg/3ml
I213109
Jul-2023
Jun-2025
ANG Lifesciences India Ltd., Village Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan- 173205 (H.P.)
Description
Inspector of Drugs, Assam
RDTL,
Guwahati
52
Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (Montas- L)
MAT22030
Jun-2022
May-2024
Tirupati Medicare Limited, Nahan Road, Paonta Sahib, Dist. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh -
173 025, India.
Dissolution of Montelukast
Inspector of Drugs, Sikkim
RDTL,
Guwahati
53
Pheniramine Maleate Tablet I.P. (APVIL)
RT220422
May-2022
Apr-2025
Ridley Life Science Pvt. Ltd.,, D-1651, DSIDC, Indl.
Complex, Narela, Delhi- 110040
Description
Inspector of Drugs, Assam
RDTL,
Guwahati
54
Pheniramine Maleate Tablet IP (APVIL)
RT220512
Jun-2022
May-2025
RIDLEY LIFE SCIENCE PVT. LTD., D-1651, DSIDC Indl.
Complex, Narela, Delhi-110040
Description
Inspector of Drugs, Assam
RDTL,
Guwahati
55
Levocetirizine Hydrochloride & Montelukast Sodium
IP Tablets (Raremont- LC)
TSF-B1689
Apr-2023
Mar-2025
Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd., Plot No- 123, Industrial Area, Mehatpur, Distt.
UNA- 174315 (H.P.)
Dissolution and Assay of Montelukast
Inspector of Drugs, Assam
RDTL,
Guwahati
56
Serratiopeptidase Tablets IP 10 mg (Serrarid-10)
RT220358
Apr-2022
Mar-2024
RIDLEY LIFE SCIENCE PVT. LTD, D-1651, DSIDC, Indl.
Complex, Narela, Delhi-110040
Disintegration & Description
Inspector of Drugs, Meghalaya
RDTL,
Guwahati
S.No
Name of Drugs/medical device/cosmetics
Batch No.
Date of Manuf
acture
Date of Expiry
Manufacture d By
Reason for failure
Drawn By (From state/CDS
CO Zone)
From (Name of Laboratory)
Remarks
57
Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets IP (Telma AM)
05230355
03/202
3
02/2026
Glenmark Pharmaceutica ls Ltd., Village Kishanpura, Baddi- Nalagarh Road, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.)
Assay & Dissolution of Telmisartan & Amlodipine
CDSCO,
North Zone
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
The actual manufacturer (as per label claim) has informed that the impugned batch of the product has not been manufactured by them and that it is a spurious drug. Thus, the product is purported to be spurious, however, the same is
subject to outcome of further investigation.
58
Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg (Telma 40)
I8220890
12/202
2
11/2025
Glenmark Pharmaceutica ls Ltd., Samlik Marchak, Industrial Growth Centre, East Sikkim, Sikkim - 737135
Dissolution
CDSCO,
North Zone
Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
The actual manufacturer (as per label claim) has informed that the impugned batch of the product has not been manufactured by them and that it is a spurious drug. Thus, the product is purported to be spurious, however, the same is subject to outcome of
further investigation.
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Karnataka doctor loses Rs 16.5 lakh to fraudster posing as Delhi Police official
Puttur: In a distressing incident, a 69-year-old doctor was duped of Rs 16.5 lakh after online fraudsters threatened him with immediate arrest for narcotics and other illicit financial activities. The culprit introduced himself as a police officer from Delhi and informed the doctor that there was an active arrest warrant issued against him.
The senior doctor has been identified as a resident of Bolvaru, Kasaba village. As per the details furnished in the complaint lodged by the doctor, the ordeal commenced on the morning of March 28 when he received an unexpected call from an unfamiliar individual who identified himself as a police officer stationed in Delhi.
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As per a recent media report by Daijiworld, the caller, claiming authority, apprised him of a purported case registered against him in the capital city, implicating him in offences involving narcotics, illicit financial activities, and human trafficking. Shockingly, the caller disclosed the existence of an active arrest warrant against him.
Exploiting the urgency of the situation, the caller coerced the doctor into believing that he needed to promptly address the matter by either appearing at the CBI court in Delhi or by handling the proceedings online. To ensure compliance, the fraudster directed him to transfer a substantial sum of money to a designated bank account, assuring him of its eventual reimbursement after the resolution of the case. Additionally, the caller issued thinly veiled threats of imminent arrest by the Delhi police should the doctor adhere to the prescribed instructions. In an attempt to authenticate the gravity of the situation, the fraudster cunningly forwarded fabricated documents via WhatsApp, displaying the doctor's name and personal details. Afraid of getting implicated legally, the victim fearing for his liberty, acquiesced to the demands and initiated an RTGS transfer of Rs 16.5 lakh to the provided bank account, reports The Daily. However, the ordeal did not conclude there. In a bold move, the scammer brazenly demanded further monetary transactions, prompting him to harbour suspicions regarding the legitimacy of the situation. Recognizing the urgency of the matter and the duplicitous nature of the caller, he promptly reported the distressing incident to the authorities at the Puttur City police station, seeking redress and justice. In response to his complaint, a formal case has been registered, and investigations into the fraudulent activities are currently underway. Also Read: UP doctor duped of Rs 40 lakh in digital arrest scam
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Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts ventricular arrhythmia from standard heart tracings: Study
In a Leicester study that looked at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to predict whether a person was at risk of a lethal heart rhythm, an AI tool correctly identified the condition 80 per cent of the time.
The findings of the study, led by Dr Joseph Barker working with Professor Andre Ng, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Head of Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester and Consultant Cardiologist at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, have been published in the European Heart Journal-Digital Health.
Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is a heart rhythm disturbance originating from the bottom chambers (ventricles) where the heart beats so fast that blood pressure drops which can rapidly lead to loss of consciousness and sudden death if not treated immediately.
NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow Dr Joseph Barker co-ordinated the multicentre study at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, and co-developed an AI tool with Dr Xin Li, Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering. The tool examined Holter electrocardiograms (ECGs) of 270 adults taken during their normal daily routine at home.
These adults had the Holter ECGs taken as part of their NHS care between 2014 and 2022. Outcomes for these patients were known, and 159 had sadly experienced lethal ventricular arrhythmias, on average 1.6 years following the ECG.
The AI tool, VA-ResNet-50, was used to retrospectively examine ‘normal for patient’ heart rhythms to see if their heart was capable of the lethal arrythmias.
Professor Ng said: “Current clinical guidelines that help us to decide which patients are most at risk of going on to experience ventricular arrhythmia, and who would most benefit from the life-saving treatment with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator are insufficiently accurate, leading to a significant number of deaths from the condition.
“Ventricular arrhythmia is rare relative to the population it can affect, and in this study we collated the largest Holter ECG dataset associated with longer term VA outcomes.
“We found the AI tool performed well compared with current medical guidelines, and correctly predicted which patient’s heart was capable of ventricular arrhythmia in 4 out of every 5 cases.
“If the tool said a person was at risk, the risk of lethal event was three times higher than normal adults.
“These findings suggest that using artificial intelligence to look at patients’ electrocardiograms while in normal cardiac rhythm offers a novel lens through which we can determine their risk, and suggest appropriate treatment; ultimately saving lives.”
He added: “This is important work, which wouldn’t have been possible without an exceptional team in Dr Barker and Dr Xin Li, and their belief and dedication to novel methods of analysis of historically disregarded data.”
Reference:
Joseph Barker, Xin Li, Ahmed Kotb, Akash Mavilakandy, Ibrahim Antoun, Chokanan Thaitirarot, Ivelin Koev, Sharon Man, Fernando S Schlindwein, Harshil Dhutia, Shui Hao Chin, Ivan Tyukin, William B Nicolson, G Andre Ng, Artificial intelligence for ventricular arrhythmia capability using ambulatory electrocardiograms, European Heart Journal - Digital Health, 2024;, ztae004, https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjdh/ztae004
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Fogging schedule for April 2 – 5
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue its mosquito eradication efforts in the parish of St Michael, this week.
The Unit will visit Field Road, Factory Avenue, Parkinson Field, Rock Avenue, Rock Close, Wildey Road, Wildey Garden, Terrace Road, East Terrace Avenues Nos 1 to 3, Newton Crescent, St Ann’s Road, and neighbouring districts on Tuesday, April 2.
The following day, Wednesday, April 3, Villa Road, Valerie Housing Area, Collymore Rock Main Road, McClean Gap, Brittons Cross Road, Mission Gap, Layne’s Road, Perkins Road, Seaman Road, Millyard Road, Knights Road, and Scotts Gap will be sprayed.
On Thursday, April 4, the team will go to Villa Road, Warner Road, Liverpool Road, Reece Road, London Road, Burkes Road, and surrounding communities.
The fogging exercise for the week will conclude on Friday, April 5, in Reece Road Nos 1 to 3, Flag Staff, Streats Road (both sides), Ifill Road (both sides), and Highgate Gardens.
Fogging takes place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Householders are reminded to open their windows and doors to allow the spray to enter. Children should not be allowed to play in the spray.
Members of the public are advised that the completion of scheduled fogging activities may be affected by events beyond the Unit’s control. In such circumstances, the Unit will return to communities affected in the soonest possible time.
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Vacancies For Assistant Professor: Walk In Interview At RML Hospital Delhi, View All Details Here
New Delhi: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (ABVIMS and RML Hospital Delhi), has announced the vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor on a contract basis in this medical institute.
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, formerly known as Willingdon Hospital, was established by the British for their staff and had only 54 beds. After independence, its control was shifted to New Delhi Municipal Committee. In 1954, its control was again transferred to the Central Government of Independent India.
RML Hospital Vacancy Details:
Total no of vacancies: 02
The Vacancies are in the Department of Neurology and Gastroenterology.
The date of Walk-In-Interview - 3rd April 2024.
Venue and Reporting Time:- Room No. 104, 1st Floor, Administrative Block, ABVIMS by 9.30 a.m.
For more details about Qualifications, Age, Pay Allowance, and much more, click on the given link:https://medicaljob.in/jobs.php?post_type=&job_tags=RML+Hospital&location=&job_sector=all
Eligible Candidates (How to Apply)?
1. Suitable and willing candidate may report in Room No. 104, 1st Floor, Administrative Block, ABVIMS for walk-in-interview by 9.30 a.m. on the aforesaid dates along with duly filled in application form (2 copies of Annexure-I). 4 passport size photographs, original and two set of photocopies (All listed documents in application form of Annexure-I) of relevant documents. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
2. The candidate who is already in Govt. Service shall submit No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of Interview.
3. No TA/DA is admissible for the interview. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification Suitable and willing candidates may walk in for interview on the date specified for the interview of the particular specialty along with application in prescribed format along with 4 passport size photographs. Candidates should report in the Room No, 104, 1st Floor. Administrative Block. ABVIMS by 9 30 a.m. on the aforesaid dates The candidates must bring the filled application form (as per Annexure-II) and the original certificates at the time of registration (with two set of self attested copies of all documents)
4. Jurisdiction of Dispute. In case of any legal dispute the jurisdiction of court will be Delhi/New Delhi only The Competent Authority reserves the right of any amendment, cancellation and changes to this advertisement as a whole or in part without assigning any reason
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Psychological distress a consequence of, contributor to cancer treatment delays
Psychological distress about a cancer diagnosis may be associated with patients deliberately delaying the start of treatment, according to study findings.Those delays also appeared to increase psychological distress, results showed.In the qualitative study, researchers conducted one-on-one interviews with 22 people with cancer and 12 health care providers.Although patients generally felt driven
to initiate treatment immediately due to fear, many identified this same fear as a factor in intentional treatment delays.“Being diagnosed with cancer is obviously a very difficult experience for
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Government aims to cut NCDs in half
Eight out of 10 deaths in Barbados are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the government has set a target to reduce new NCD cases by 50 per cent as part of its Mission Barbados Declaration, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael.
He said the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for NCD Control (2023-2030) reflects this urgency by providing a comprehensive framework consisting of eight priority areas, aimed at tackling the rising burden of NCDs.
“More specifically, the strategic plan emphasises the reduction of risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy consumption of alcohol, poor nutrition, and sedentary lifestyles; through educational initiatives and policy interventions targeting communities, schools, and workplaces,” he said as he addressed the National Nutrition Centre’s Nutrition Conference, held under the theme Good Nutrition: A Prescription for NCD Prevention and Control, on Wednesday, at the Radisson Aquatica Resort.
“The plan also highlights the importance of NCD self-management and improving healthcare-provider interactions, with a focus on empowering patients and caregivers. Additionally, childhood obesity prevention efforts are prioritised through educational campaigns and creating supportive environments, particularly within schools. This healthier environment is centred on promoting appropriate levels of physical activity, front-of-package warning labels, and restricting the marketing of unhealthy products to children.”
He added that it was imperative to involve persons living with NCDs in these efforts to ensure “inclusivity and responsiveness to their needs”.
(BGIS)
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Health officials seeking to track kid health
Health authorities are advocating for a renewed emphasis on tracking children’s health conditions in their early years to identify health issues early in their development.
As pieces of medical equipment from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Shaw Centre for Pediatric Excellence (SCPE) were being donated to the Frederick ‘Freddie’ Miller Polyclinic, Glebe, St George on Thursday, SCPE Barbados Director Dr Clyde Cave said there needed to be a refocused approach to monitoring early health challenges in children.
Far too often, parents would only take their children to be accessed during specific times of their early life, particularly surrounding their primary school enrolment, or when preparing to set the 11-plus examination, he told reporters.
“I think we are missing an area of monitoring the development of our children, which can be done by a trained person whenever you see them, but in our immunisation schedule we see them in the first year and then the second year and then we don’t see them again until four years of age. So between two and three, there are things there that can be picked up on a screen,” Dr Cave said.
“For immunisations, we don’t see them again before 11-plus, and there are things that are going on there that straddle health and education, school health systems, and those kinds of areas which are, perhaps to some parents, nontraditional medical issues.”
Dr Cave added that while some physical and health issues in children might manifest early on and have an impact on their learning abilities, parents far too frequently avoid seeking an examination.
“The first place you think of taking your eight-year-old child who may have had a change in school performance, may not often be the polyclinic or the paediatrician, but oftentimes that is where we can start the assessment. It could be something physical like hearing or vision, it could be something that we are now detecting like dyslexia or attention deficit disorder.
“In the younger ones, we are seeing more children on the autism spectrum. We don’t want to wait until 11-Plus when that problem has become ingrained and so difficult that change gets harder. We want a spectrum of monitoring children who are well or have identified problems so that we can make every Barbadian child the best that they can be,” he said.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Arthur Phillips said early signs of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and other health issues more commonly found in adults can often be detected in young children.
He said: “While it is true that most NCDs still present in older persons, there are things that we can detect in children that would allow us to intervene and make a difference. In particular issues around potentially detecting children who may have raised blood pressure. Very uncommon but possible. So if we do detect raised blood pressure in children, we can try to understand the causes and intervene early.
“That is one of the ways in which this donation may assist, and then of course our continued interest in childhood obesity. This equipment allows us to continue and strengthen our effort in terms of monitoring child development.”
Minister of Health Senator Dr Jerome Walcott, praised SCPE – the government’s partnership with Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) – for its donation of medical equipment and resources to primary healthcare institutions.
“There was a time where in primary healthcare in communities we were second to only Cuba in the region. In terms of our reach and the involvement of medical staff and nursing staff in the communities. We’ve recognised that we need to refurbish and probably expand some of these facilities to do greater outreach and provide greater services in the primary care setting,” he said.
“We need equipment, we need extra human resources and trained resources, and of course we need research. This project covers all of those.”
(SB)
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No salt tax
Despite a tax on sugary sodas, there are no plans to implement a salt tax, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Arthur Phillips said Thursday.
The medical official made the announcement to reporters following the donation of medical equipment from the Shaw Centre for Pediatric Excellence – a partnership between the government and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) – to the Frederick ‘Freddie’ Miller Polyclinic at The Glebe, St George.
While acknowledging that salt intake is a crucial contributor to high blood pressure and other chronic diseases, he said current research on taxing salt would have little discernible effect.
“In terms of the salt tax, this is something that was raised as a potential consideration, and the Ministry of Health was asked to submit documentation in terms of our position and recommendations and we have done so. In short, our view is that there is limited evidence of the potential effectiveness of a salt tax in our current setting and that the approach to dealing with excessive consumption of salt needs to be holistic. Dealing with public awareness, dealing with availability, those are the sort of drivers that we would want to focus on in terms of reducing consumption in Barbados.
“We feel that a salt tax would not have a major role to play in dealing with salt consumption in Barbados at this time, and that’s what we have indicated,” the deputy CMO said.
He said the 20 per cent excise tax on sugary drinks, which has been attributed to a decline in the sales of sodas, was different from any possible salt tax, given the number of products that can easily be found to contain added sugar.
Dr Phillips said: “With sugar-sweetened beverages, you have a defined set of products that are relatively easy to identify and to tax in terms of their tariff codes for importation. Salt is co-consumed in products, it’s a very cheap item, and so it presents itself in a wide variety of areas, and the literature unfortunately around salt tax has not indicated that it is an easy intervention to design and implement and that it is effective as a measure for reducing salt consumption.”
He added that stakeholders were still looking into the possibility of using the revenue collected from the sugar tax, to help offset prices on healthier options.
“There has been some specific work done with the Sweetened Beverage Committee and with colleagues from UWI [University of the West Indies], looking at potential cross-subsidies, potentially using some of the revenue generated by the sugar-sweetened beverage tax to then further assist in making healthier items of food more affordable,” Dr Phillips said. (SB)
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‘Hot Air’
The air has not been cleared in the quarrel over air quality and environmental test reports for the Lester Vaughan School as allegations spread rapidly about the validity and completeness of the reports.
Amidst the controversy, the school’s board chairman Dr Donley Carrington appealed for parents, teachers, staff, and education officials to work together harmoniously to provide the best possible learning experience for students.
After a walkthrough at the Cane Garden, St Thomas school with officials including Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw and others, Democratic Labour Party spokeswoman on education Felicia Dujon claimed there were two reports on the latest tests, but only one was widely circulated. She said the circulated document had “a missing page” and demanded the full report be made public.
Many parents had also contacted the media with the same complaint about a missing page.
In response, Dr Archer-Bradshaw showed reporters the 10-page report she had from Ian Weekes of Environmental Comfort and Safety Solutions Limited, the company that conducted the tests. She denied any pages were missing from the report.
Dr Carrington told Barbados TODAY there were indeed two report documents from Weekes. But, he stressed the “missing page” allegation was misleading, clarifying it was a paragraph that was omitted, not an entire page.
“Neither the board nor the ministry would have tampered with or removed any information from the report,” Carrington said. He explained there was a longer and shorter version of the same report, both received as Portable Document Format files (PDFs) by the board which forwarded them as received.
The paragraph in question theorised about possible symptoms from high volatile organic compound (VOC) exposure for chemically sensitive individuals. Carrington said he believes Weekes may have removed it from the second version to avoid confusion since it did not relate to the findings.
VOCs are organic chemicals that can vaporise into the air and are found in many products including pesticides, paint, varnish, wax, and cleaning products. VOCs can also be found in refrigerants and fuel fumes.
Both reports’ key findings were the same – that based on all tests of each building, drainage system, and a nearby cave, “there was no venting of any sewer gases” at the school.
Barbados TODAY obtained a copy of the report. The disputed section reads: “These levels are applicable to normal individuals; they are not applicable to chemically sensitive individuals. Specific production operations may exceed these levels due to the presence of one or more compounds characteristic of a specific operation. In those cases, it is recommended that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) limits be used for those individual compounds and that they not be included in the total volatile organic value. Exposure effects – eye and respiratory irritation, headaches, drowsiness, nausea, general malaise, etc.”
However, Carrington said that what was important was that both reports had the same findings, which stated that based on all the tests done on each block and drainage system at Lester Vaughan, including a nearby cave system, “there was no venting of any of the sewer gases”.
The board chair explained that Weekes’ services were only acquired to verify that a previous environmental study was accurate.
Carrington said Weekes was hired to verify the results of a prior environmental study, after a plumbing company’s two tests – the first finding defects in the sewerage system that were then repaired, with a second successful smoke test showing the systems were properly sealed.
He noted this was the third environmental report in a short period, suggesting another may be needed to determine why students and staff have fallen ill since the latest two reports confirmed no sewer gas leaks on the compound.
The school has been closed for four weeks, with online classes. Carrington hopes fourth and fifth formers can return next week for extra lessons over the Easter break to prepare for exams.
During the walkthrough, principal Suzette Holder showed the sealed sewerage systems to officials. Dr Carl Ward, representing the Chief Medical Officer, said he was pleased with what he observed.
Meantime, the meeting that was scheduled to be held virtually on Thursday evening with parents was called off due to challenges associated with the online platform.
The meeting was to go through the findings of the environmental test and talk about the possibility of reopening the school next week.
The Zoom call only allowed 100 participants to log in and PTA president Sheena Headley said that it was only fair that all interested parents had the opportunity to participate in the session and air their concerns.
Weekes, who conducted the latest environmental test, also experienced some technical difficulties.
“Therefore, at the request of the PTA president, the meeting will be deferred to a day next week when all parents can be accommodated,” the Ministry of Education said in a press release. “At that time, Mr Weekes will be back on island and will be able to explain the report and address any concerns.”
It added that parents would be informed of the date and time for the rescheduled in-person meeting.
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