The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Maestro Rechargeable System for certain obese adults, the first weight loss treatment device that targets the nerve pathway between the brain and the stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness.
The Maestro Rechargeable System, the first FDA-approved obesity device since 2007, is approved to treat patients aged 18 and older who have not been able to lose weight with a weight loss program, and who have a body mass index of 35 to 45 with at least one other obesity-related condition, such as type 2 diabetes.

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Bengal Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Ltd.(BCPW) is precursor of the present Company, Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BCPL). Acharya P C Ray took a rented house at 91 Upper Circular Road, Calcutta and started business with a meager capital of Rs 700.00. Since inception of the Company he was very much quality conscious and produced various products of British Pharmacopoeia standard. Eminent Doctors with nationalistic feeling like Dr R G Kar, Dr N R Sarkar, Dr S P Sarbadhikari, Dr Amulya Charan Bose, etc. came forward and patronized the products. The reputation of the Company started enhancing rapidly, when Acharya P C Ray felt of pumping more fund in the Company to produce on a large scale. This idea transpired to convert into a Limited Company and on 12th April, 1901 the name of the Company was styled as Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Ltd. (BCPW), retaining the same premises at 91 Upper Circular Road, Calcutta.

Post: Manager, Pharmacist, Area Sales Manager

The State Health Society, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Silvassa invites applications from eligible candidates for the below mentioned posts to be filled on short term contract basis under National Health Mission, so as to reach the undersigned on or before 24/01/2015.

Post: Pharmacist

CSIR- Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector-39/A, Chandigarh desires to engage JRF (Project) on purely temporary basis on contract under DST sponsored project at CSIR-IMTECH. However, the number of positions may vary depending upon the requirement of the Institute.

Post: Junior Research Fellow (Project)

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) was established in 1988-89, during the birth centenary year of Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, as an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India, which has been identified as a focal agency to advance scientific knowledge, to evolve integrated management strategies, demonstrate their efficacy for conservation of natural resources, and to ensure environmentally sound development in the entire Indian Himalayan Region (IHR).   The Institute attempts to maintain a balance of intricate linkages between socio-cultural, ecological, economic and physical systems that could lead to sustainability in the IHR.

Post: Scientist, Research Associate, Junior Research/Project Fellow, Project Assistant

A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented and performance driven people. All of which makes them one of the most rewarding employers in their field.

Post: Senior Analyst BA

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals working in any of the North-Eastern States of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) for the award of Biotechnology Overseas Associateship (2015- 2016) under the special programme for the North Eastern States for conducting research or training in overseas research laboratories in different areas of biotechnology such as:

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Vishwas B. Chavan
Consultant, Sunflower laboratory and diagnostic Center and Clinical Diagnostic Center
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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Post: Pharmacy Intern (On contract basis for 2-3 months Only)

Applications are invited from Citizens of India under Para-4 of this Notice, for the following Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) and Group ‘C’ (Non-Technical) Selection Post. Descriptions of posts are mentioned at Para-2 and other terms and conditions are mentioned at Para-4 to Para-18 of this Notice and at Column-22 of Application Form.

HGS is a world leader in Customer Relationship and Business Process Management. With a global footprint and an experience of over three decades, we have helped our clients deliver exceptional results. We have developed and implemented some of the best-known processes and practices to deliver a comprehensive range of industry-specific solutions.

The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai was established as the Department of Chemical Technology on 1st October, 1933 by the University of Mumbai, through active support of industries and philanthropists. The Institute was most popularly known as UDCT, Mumbai. Research has been an integral part of ICT since its inception and it has created over 500 first generation entrepreneurs. The UDCT grew significantly in stature and was granted autonomy under UGC regulations by the University of Mumbai and further converted in to an Institute on 26th January, 2002. Under the World Bank TEQIP programme, the Maharashtra government granted it full autonomy in June 2004. Due to the recommendations of the Government of Maharashtra and University of Mumbai, the ICT was granted Deemed University Status by the MHRD on 12th September, 2008, with all provisions of the UGC for funding and support as the state owned deemed university.

Applications are invited in the prescribed form available on Institute of Chemical Technology website www.ictmumbai.edu.in for the following teaching posts to be filed on permanent basis. Last date for receiving application is February 07, 2014 at 5.00 pm in the Administration Section.

Post: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

The University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Panjab University is a premier institution of Pharmaceutical Education and Research in the country. The institute has covered a long and glorious journey of 76 years starting from Lahore in 1944 and finally settling to the present campus in Chandigarh at the foothills of Himachal. In its travelogue, the institute crossed multiple milestones and continue to head ahead towards the well-defined goals.

HGS is a world leader in Customer Relationship and Business Process Management. Our operational excellence, combined with functional expertise, has made us the "Preferred Partner" for most of our clients. HGS has a global footprint with 58 delivery centres in India, US, Canada, Jamaica, Philippines, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France. Middle East and UK. With our targeted solutions, designed for the diversified sourcing and servicing needs of our clients, we live by our mission of making our clients more competitive. The Contact Centre & Back Office Services Division houses multiple international voice centres & back office processing units for leading Insurance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Banking & Financial Services, Consumer Electronics/ Products, Technology, Automotive, Government, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities and Transportation & Logistics companies. With an inspire d global team of over 25,000+ people, we partner with our clients to deliver outsourced contact centre and back office solutions that improve business processes and strengthen customer relationships.

Post: US Insurance Claim Process

The Kerala Public Service Commission is a body created by the Constitution of India. The Commission advise the Government on all matters relating to civil services referred to it under Article 320 (3) of the Constitution and publish notifications inviting applications for selection to various posts as per the requisitions of the appointing authorities, conduct written test and/or practical tests, physical efficiency test and interview, prepare ranked list based on the performance of the candidates and advise candidates for appointment strictly based on their merit and observing the rules of reservation as and when vacancies are reported.

Applications must be submitted online through the official website of the Commission after 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION'. Candidates who have already registered can apply through their profile.

A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented and performance driven people. All of which makes them one of the most rewarding employers in their field.

Post: Manager SFE

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invites nominations from scientists/ innovators/ entrepreneurs/ institutions/companies both in public as well as private sector towards development and commercialization of process/technology/product in the areas of biotechnology and biological sciences including agriculture, medical and environmental sciences.

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