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- Read more about RAYSEARCH RELEASES A NEW VERSION OF THE RAYCARE ONCOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) has released RayCare 2B*, the latest version of the groundbreaking oncology information system (OIS). RayCare is designed to support the workflow in a modern oncology center, connecting the different oncology disciplines, boosting efficiency and ensuring optimal use of resources.

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- Read more about FDA approves first treatment for advanced form of the second most common skin cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of patients with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) or locally advanced CSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation. This is the first FDA approval of a drug specifically for advanced CSCC.
- Read more about FDA authorizes first next generation sequencing-based test to detect very low levels of remaining cancer cells in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or multiple myeloma
U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of ClonoSEQ assay, a next generation sequencing (NGS)-based test for minimal residual disease (MRD) in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or multiple myeloma. MRD is a measure of the amount of cancer cells remaining in a person’s bone marrow.
- Read more about FDA approves Arikayce to treat a serious lung disease using a novel pathway to spur innovation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug, Arikayce (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension), for the treatment of lung disease caused by a group of bacteria, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in a limited population of patients with the disease who do not respond to conventional treatment (refractory disease).
- Read more about World Pharmacist’s Day Celebration at Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy
Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy (GIP), Geetanjali University, Udaipur has celebrated the World Pharmacists Day on 25th September, 2018. This year’s theme is “Pharmacists: Your medicines experts”. GIP organized various events like literary competition (Pharma Quiz, Essay writing and Debate); cultural (Song/Dance competition, Drama); blood donation camp and other including general awareness rally to celebrate the world Pharmacist day.
1 October 2018

One Day National Workshop on “Stress Free Health Care Professionals: A Self Care and Wellness Workshop” at Geetanjali University

One day National Workshop on “Stress Free Health Care Professionals: A Self Care and Wellness Workshop”, sponsored by Association of Pharmaceuticals Teachers of India (APTI) conducted by Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy, Geetanjali University, Udaipur (GIP) on 18th August, 2018. The event brought together around 100 Academicians, Scientists, Doctors, Research Scholars, Dentists, Post-doctoral fellows, Nursing staff, Health care Professionals and PG medical students from different states, all over India.
The workshop was inaugurated with lighting the lamp in the presence of mother Saraswati by the guests Dr. N. K. Sharma, GM at JK Tyres and corporate trainer, Kishore Pujari, CEO, Geetanjali Hospital, Dr. Ramesh Patel, Dr. Ashok Dashora, Dr. Anju Goyal and Dr. Udichi Kataria.
- Read more about Biocon plant sucessfully completes FDA inspection
US FDA had conducted cGMP inspection in Biocon's Drug Substance manufacturing site at Bangalore in September 2018. And Biocon passed all points and clears inspection without form 483.
- Read more about World Pharmacists Day 2018 celebrations at IPA Anantapuramu
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) Anantapuramu Local Branch, celebrated the World Pharmacists Day 2018 (Pharmacists are your medicines experts) in collaboration with Three Pharmacy Institutions of the region; Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER); University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sri Krishnadevaraya University; and College of Pharmaceutical Science; Oil Technological Pharmaceutical Research Institute, JNT University Anantapur, in association with Chemists and Druggists Association of Anantapur District.
- Read more about Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Uzbekistan on cooperation in health and medical science
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of an Agreement between India and Uzbekistan on cooperation in health and medical science.
- Read more about New gene therapy for rare inherited disorder causing vision loss recommended for approval
The European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended granting a marketing authorisation for the gene therapy Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec), for the treatment of adults and children suffering from inherited retinal dystrophy caused by RPE65 gene mutations, a rare genetic disorder which causes vision loss and usually leads to blindness.