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Unapproved Fixed-Dose Drugs Pose Problem In India

Nearly 70 percent of anti-depressant FDCs bought in India between 2011 and 2012 were not approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.

UN Law Can Help China And India Share Himalayan Waters

Joining the UN Convention on Watercourses could help China and India negotiate water sharing agreements.

Biofuels From Algae In Wastewater

Algae could be used to both treat wastewater and generate fossil fuels, according to two recently published studies.

Stem Cell-Based Drug Granted Chinese Patent

The bone marrow-based drug is indicated for the treatment of critical limb ischemia, a common complication of diabetes.

Daiichi Sankyo Sells Shares Of Sun Pharma

Rocked by FDA warnings and fines, Sun Pharma has been dropped by Japanese pharmaceutical giant Daiichi Sankyo.

Nanoparticle Drug Reverses Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms In Rats

Researchers have used nanoparticles to deliver dopamine to the brains of rats, reversing Parkinson's-like symptoms without side effects.

Canada To Fund US$2 Million In Indian Health Programs

Grand Challenges Canada has earmarked US$2 million for projects to improve maternal, newborn and child health in India.

Future Medicine: Healthcare In The Digital Age

From a device that beeps if it catches you slouching to the use of Google Glass during surgeries, here are the latest in wearable devices and digital healthcare.

Indian Railways To Run On Diesel That Used To Be Plastic

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Petroleum have developed a method to convert plastic into diesel.