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Premature births are intimately linked with inflammation of the uterine tissue, a biological response which induces contractions and preterm labor. In their search for a mean to prevent this phenomenon and complications related to deliveries occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine and University of Montreal discovered an agent that shows efficacy in inhibiting inflammation and preventing or delaying uterine contractions and premature delivery in murine models – without adversely affecting the fetus or the mother. This discovery is a giant step towards preventing prematurity, which is the world's leading cause of infant death and the origin of potentially severe, long-lasting physical, intellectual or psychological impairment for the 10% of infants born preterm world-wide.

(Business Wire India); RWL Healthworld Ltd. (formerly known as Religare Wellness) has been re-branded as Fortis Health World; and is successfully running a leading e-commerce portal that sells beauty, wellness and health-care products such as baby care products, face and skin care range, home and living utilities as well as diabetic remedies.

US engineers has developed a new device that significantly reduces time necessary to diagnose tissue infections and at a low cost. The findings were detailed online in the journal Science Advances.

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A new study has revealed that a commonly prescribed anti-depressant, sertraline, marketed  as Zoloft, significantly increased the volume of one brain region in depressed individuals but decreased the volume of two brain areas in non-depressed individuals. The findings of the study also suggest that although it is a common practice to prescribe antidepressants for various disorders besides depression, taking these medicines for treating disorders other than depression may expose us to unknown risks. The study appeared online in Neuropharmacology.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd launch Zecuity, the first and only patch system in US designed to provide relief from migraine.  Zecuity is a single-use, disposable patch system that delivers sumatriptan through the skin. Zecuity is a prescription medicine used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura in adults.

Sandoz, a Novartis company and a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals launch of first biosimilar Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz). Zarxio is the first biosimilar approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Honeywell, a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, introduced Safyr, a high-moisture barrier thermoformable film designed specifically to meet the requirements of India’s domestic pharmaceutical packaging market.

The study findings suggest that falling leptin levels send a hunger signal to the brain's pleasure center to generate the rewarding effects of running. Leptin is a fat cell-derived hormone that signals the brain when the body has enough fuel and energy. The study appeared in Cell Metabolism.