September 2022

Neutralizing antibody levels against the original COVID-19 virus and omicron variants in vaccinated adults tend to decline by at least 15% per month after a single booster shot, a new study using serum from human blood samples suggests. 

Data from two adults in the same study who had a dramatic loss in antibodies but received a second booster showed that the second dose completely restored antibodies to protective levels.

When high blood pressure was induced in young mice, they had bone loss and osteoporosis-related bone damage comparable to older mice, according to new research presented today at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 conference, held Sept. 7-10, 2022, in San Diego. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances in basic and clinical research on high blood pressure and its relationship to cardiac and kidney disease, stroke, obesity and genetics.

Over the past few decades, very few new antibiotics have been developed, largely because current methods for screening potential drugs are prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. One promising new strategy is to use computational models, which offer a potentially faster and cheaper way to identify new drugs.

​An eye opening study published in Lancet which highlights, India consumed 72.7 percent of unapproved antibiotics products in 2019. India has also consumed 48.7 percent of Fixed Dose Combinations discouraged by the WHO.

Cipla and Dr Reddys Lab receives FDA nod for marketing of generic version of REVLIMID (lenalidomide) Capsules. Both companies have received final approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Lenalidomide Capsules.

With this volume-limited launch, Dr. Reddy’s Lab is eligible for first-to- market, 180 days of generic drug exclusivity for Lenalidomide Capsules in 2.5 mg and 20 mg strengths.

Regarding direct recruitment to various semi-medical posts in the remaining basic cadre in the Department of Health and Family Welfare.  Government Notification No.: HFW/709/HSM/2017, Dated: 17.05.2022, Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department is inviting various semi-medical vacancies to be filled up by the candidates on the website.

Post : Pharmacy Officer * / Pharmacist

On obtaining the approval of the Hon’ble Health Minister & Secretary (Health)/Mission Director NHM. It is proposed to fill up the following categories of posts purely on Contract basis for a period of one year under National Health Mission (NHM), Directorate of Health Services, Panaji – Goa.

Post : Pharmacist (RBSK/AYUSH) North Goa ; South Goa

No of posts : 10

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