India’s First Homegrown Pneumonia Vaccine Gets DCGI Approval
The ministry said the vaccine will be used for active immunisatiuon against invasive disease and pneumonia caused by ‘Streptococcus pneumonia’ among infants.
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Human Clinical Trials for Covid-19 Vaccine Initiated in India: ICMR
Human clinical trials for a vaccine for Covid-19 have been initiated in the country with approximately 1,000 volunteers participating in the exercise for each of the two indigenously developed vaccine candidates, the ICMR said on Tuesday.
Urdhva Dhanurasana Yoga | Wheel Pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana is beneficial in stimulating the thyroid and pituitary gland. It also increases the energy levels.
India’s Second Coronavirus Vaccine, ZyCoV-D Set to Go into Human Trial on 1,000 People
India’s second possible vaccine against COVID-19, ZyCoV-D, is all set to begin its human trial this month, the company said. It plans to conduct the trials on 1,000 volunteers across multiple sites in the country. In last week of June 2020, Zydus Cadila group received approval from Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) to initiate phase 1 and phase 2 human clinical trials of possible COVID-19 vaccine in India.
Indigenous Indian COVID 19 Vaccines in the Global Race to End the Pandemic
With the announcement of COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech and ZyCov-D Vaccine by Zydus Cadila the proverbial silver line in the dark clouds of COVID19 appears at the horizon. Now the nod given by the Drug Controller General of India CDSCO (The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) for the conduct of the human trial for the vaccines, marks the beginning of the end.
Starting at ₹ 3,000, Genetic Testing Gains Popularity in India
Genetic testing, one of the latest tools to manage rare diseases including cancer and to assess the probability of developing many chronic ailments, is gaining popularity in India and may replace many of the conventional laboratory tests in the coming years, say experts.
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana | Upward Facing Dog Pose
Benefits of Urdhva Mukha Svanasana are that it stretches and strengthens the back, thus relieving the body of lower backache. Most of the body weight is borne by the arms and wrists, thus strengthening them. This yoga pose helps improve the body posture and also stimulates the abdominal organs.
Dhanvantri Rath: Taking Non-COVID Healthcare Services to Peoples’ Doorsteps in Ahmedabad
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while the COVID healthcare services are being taken up on priority, equal attention is being paid to non-COVID essential services in all the States/UTs. A unique and innovative example has been set by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), through the Dhanvantri Rath, a mobile van providing non-COVID essential healthcare services to the doorsteps of the people in the city.
Government Launches Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020)
This Hackathon is first of its kind National initiative for supporting drug discovery process and will see participation from professionals, faculty, researchers and students from varied fields like Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences and Biotechnology.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Issues New Guidelines for Unlock 2
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. The new guidelines will come into effect from July 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended further. The new guidelines, issued today, are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments.