Scientists find strategy to protect developing brain from prenatal stress in mice

New research from the University of Iowa and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center demonstrates that offspring can be protected from the effects of prenatal stress by administering a neuroprotective compound during pregnancy. Working in a mouse model, Rachel Schroeder, a student in the UI Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience, drew a connection […]

Simulation helps refine new medical guidelines

A new study from UT Southwestern’s Department of Pediatrics has revealed that a viable way to quickly refine and educate new medical guidelines and educate hospital staff in new procedures is through simulation. The findings published recently in the journal Pediatric Quality and Safety and originally shaped around new COVID-19-related pediatric resuscitation procedures […]

J-K LG inaugurates CIIIT at Baramulla polytechnic

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Monday virtually inaugurated Centre for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT) established at a cost of ₹181.57 crore at Government Polytechnic, Baramulla. According to Department of Information and Public Relations, this project is an industry-led consortium as a joint venture between the […]

Bhumi Pednekar thanks film fraternity for joining her in raising awareness about climate conservation

Actor Bhumi Pednekar, who is known for her environment protection campaign ‘Climate Warrior’, on Friday thanked the film industry for constantly coming forward to raise awareness about climate conservation and zero-waste. On World Environment Day last year, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, and many other Bollywood celebrities came forward to support Pednekar’s […]

Economic Survey: Indian economy on V-shaped recovery path post unlock

The Economic Survey 2020-21 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Friday said the country’s economy after being gradually unlocked since June 2020 has experienced a V-shaped recovery. “Despite the hard-hitting economic shock created by the global pandemic, India is witnessing a V-shaped recovery with a stable macroeconomic situation aided by […]

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals receives ANDA approval for Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets USP, 5 mg, 10 mg

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark) has received final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets USP, 5 mg and 10 mg, the generic version of Evekeo 1 Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg, of Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC. According to IQVIATM sales data for the 12 month period ending November 2020, the […]

Boycott of President Kovind’s address: BJP terms it unfortunate, Opposition insists on repeal of farm laws

Leaders of the central government and the Opposition parties engaged in a war of words on Friday after President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to Parliament, which was boycotted by over 16 parties. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders termed the boycott by the Opposition as “unfortunate” while the Opposition leaders said that they boycotted the […]

Fodder Scam: Jharkhand High Court defers bail of Lalu Prasad Yadav

Jharkhand High Court on Friday deferred bail of former Chief Minister of Bihar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asked for more time, in connection with the fodder scam case. RJD chief’s lawyer Prabhat Kumar said, “Jharkhand High Court defers bail of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav after […]