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A method has been found by researchers to separate the medical benefits of cannabis from its unwanted side effects. A study published in the journal PLOS Biology focused on the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, known as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Emotions experienced in everyday life can alter the hedonic experience of less-palatable food, implying a link to emotional eating, the study said.  Researchers at Cornell University have found that those who suffer defeat or are in negative emotional states tend to crave sweets more than those in a positive frame of mind. The research published in the journal Appetite focused on how a person's emotional state -- particularly in the competitive world of sports -- affects the perception of taste.

Mylan N.V., a global pharmaceutical company, has launched bexarotene 75mg capsules in US, which is the generic version of Valeant's Targretin capsules. The product is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous t-cell lymphoma in patients who are refractory to at least one prior systemic therapy.

Businesswire India DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals India Private Limited – the world’s leading supplier & producer of Green beta-lactams Antibiotics - has bagged the much coveted Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award – 2015 for excellence in Eco friendly packaging development , first ever initiative by  API manufacturing company. Company’s CEO for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (AMEA), Mr Vineet Singhal received this award at 17th World Congress On Environment Management held at Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., a leading global pharmaceutical company, launch generic Axert (almotriptan malate) tablets, 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg, in the United States. With over 375 generic medicines available, Teva has the largest portfolio of safe, effective, FDA-approved generic products on the market.

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New study has found that genetic variations and not complying with treatment regimens may account for some failures of an anti-HIV drug to treat and prevent the infection. The study reported  in the journal EBioMedicine.

US-based medical device company Medtronic  launched new drug-eluting stent (DES) technology Resolute Onyx for the first time in India. It has been introduced in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Mumbai and will be launched in Bangalore and Delhi shortly.  The technology is based on Resolute Integrity platform which offers flexibility in the form of sleek.

Two new prefilled drug delivery devices - one for chronic diseases and another for vaccination are introduced at Technovation 2015 by BD Medical - Pharmaceutical Systems.

People suffering from psoriasis may soon benefit from a drug that offers greater efficacy than the current standard of care, revealed phase II human trial. Nine-month treatment with the new drug was found to clear skin in more than 80% of psoriasis-affected patients. The study is published in the New England Journal of Medicine.