Price controls hurting FDI in medical devices
Blanket implementation of price controls has contributed to a drastic fall in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the medical device sector from $439 million in 2016 to $66 million in 2018.
Medicine labels in regional language
In order to counter fake, sub-standard and expired drugs, the Union Health Ministry has said Hindi and regional language will be used in the tendering process.
Alarming rise in cases of measles-WHO
Recently, World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the number of cases of measles- one of the world’s most contagious diseases- is climbing.
HIV used to fix ‘bubble boy’ disease
Ina recent case, doctors at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, fixed bubble boy disease by a gene therapy made from one of the immune system’s worst enemies HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Top U.K. honour for Indian scientist
Recently, number of Indian-origin scientists elected as fellows of 2019 list of U.K.’s Royal Society, world’s oldest scientific academy.
Mars base simulator unveiled in Gobi desert
Recently, China unveiled Mars Base 1- Mars base simulator in the middle of China’s Gobi desert.
France launches global contest to replace Notre-Dame spire
Recently, on April 15, 2019 the spire and the oak room collapsed after a spectacular fire that destroyed a large part of Notre Dame.
U.S. astronaut to spend 11 months in space
A NASA astronaut will spend nearly a year at the International Space Station, setting a record for women.
Lakes of liquid methane on Saturn’s moon-Titan
Recently, Scientists provided the most comprehensive look of lakes of liquid methane on Saturn’s moon-Titan.
3D printing
Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels, calling it a first and a “major medical breakthrough” that advances possibilities for transplants.