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- Read more about Smokers are at greater risk of codeine addiction
Mice studies by researchers at University of Toronto have revealed that nicotine gives brain more codeine relief, putting smokers at a higher risk for addiction. The study is published in Neuropsychopharmacology.
- Read more about Pfizer unit Hospira gets Indian patent for Cilastatin
Pfizer Inc's subsidiary Hospira has secured an Indian patent for an improved process for the preparation of Cilastatin. Cilastatin is a chemical which acts with anti-biotic Imipenem for the treatment of infections in various body systems. Imipenem and Cilastatin are combined in a drug to make an anti-biotic. It is used to treat serious infections that are mild to moderate in severity, such as lower respiratory infection and heart valve infection.
- Read more about Regular pre-pregnancy exercise protect against pelvic girdle pain
A team of researchers has revealed that regularly exercising before pregnancy protects against so-called pelvic girdle pain as the fetus grows. The study is published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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- Read more about AstraZeneca diabetes drug combination faces delay after FDA rebuff
U.S. health regulators declined to approve a fixed-dose diabetes drug combination from AstraZeneca, delaying its launch and dealing a blow to an important plank of the drugmaker's business. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating that more clinical data were required before it could approve the combination of saxagliptin and dapagliflozin.
- Read more about FDA breakthrough therapy designation for Pfizer’s leukemia drug
Pfizer's investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) inotuzumab ozogamicin received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
- Read more about Male and female hearts age differently
Male and female hearts change over time in significantly different ways, says a new study. The findings may shed light on different forms of heart failure seen in men and women that may require the development of gender-specific treatments, the scientists said.
- Read more about Report on conference on ‘Pharmacology: R&D for minimizing ADRs and role of pharmacists
PHD Chamber in association with Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemical & Fertilizers organized a Conference on Pharmacology: R&D for Minimizing ADRs and Role of Pharmacists’ 23^rd September 2015, PHD House, New Delhi
- Read more about UP mulling special provisions for pharmaceutical sector
The Uttar Pradesh government is considering fresh incentives and a new drug policy for the pharma sector, an official said on Tuesday.
- Read more about Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease -- and ultimately of death -- in people with hypertension.
- Read more about Scientists find gene linked to Parkinson's disease
British researchers said they have identified a new gene linked to nerve function, that could hold the key to treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.