• PharmaTutor
    11 December 2011

    Gall Bladder Cancer as a “Silent Killer”

    About Author: Rinki Verma (Research fellow)
    Institute of Medical science (CEMS)
    Banaras Hindu University
    Varanasi - 221005

    Abstract:
    Gallbladder cancer is a comparatively rare cancer and has poor outcome due to their anatomy and location. It has peculiar geographical distribution being common in central and South America, central and eastern Europe, Japan and northern India; it is also common in certain ethnic groups e.g. Native American Indians and Hispanics (Kapoor VK, McMichael AJ ,2003. It is fifteen uncommon cancers in the world with high mortality rate. The diagnosis is made very late due to its silent course. The majority of patients have advanced disease at the time of presentation which carries a poor prognosis. The modes of spread of gall bladder carcinoma are direct, lymphatic, vascular, neural, intraperitoneal and intraductal. Ultra Sound, CT and MRI are helpful in diagnosis and staging of the disease. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment and chemotherapy has a very limited role.

  • Terminalia arjuna: Phytochemistry, pharmacognosy and pharmacological studies
    11 December 2011
    Terminalia arjuna: Phytochemistry, pharmacognosy and pharmacological studies

    About Author:
    Amol.A.Dambal,
    Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
    Govt. College of pharmacy, Kathora naka,
    Amravati-444604. (M.S.), INDIA.

    ABSTRACT:
    The herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for the treatment and management of different diseases. The plant Terminalia arjuna has been used in different system of traditional medication for the treatment of diseases and ailments of human beings. The plants contain Arjunilic acid, Triterpine glycosides like Arjunetosides I, II, III, IV, Arjunine and Arjunetein. The bark is rich in Saponnins, natural anti-oxidants (flavonoids-arjunone,arjunolone,leteilin), gallic acid, ellagic acid , phytosterols, rich in minerals like ca,  mg, zn and co, reducing sugars & coloring matter. It has been reported as Cardio tonic, Hepato-protective, Immunomodulatory, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial and Antiulcer properties.The current study is therefore carried out to provide requisite phytochemical and Pharmacological detail about the plant. The plant is cultivated in different parts of India on a small scale at present However; systematic information on different aspects of this species is not available. In this review, an attempt has been made to present this information.

  • Apply online for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor @ Vishveshwarya Institute
    6 December 2011
    Apply online for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor @ Vishveshwarya Institute

    Vishveshwarya Institute is more than just a hall of residence it’s a place where you’ll do a lot of living, studying and socializing. Your College community will include graduate, Postgraduate and research students, teachers and lecturers. Vishveshwarya are committed to providing value-based technical education in an environment conductive for learning.

  • Vacancy for the post of Director at The All India Institute of Ayuveda
    6 December 2011
    Vacancy for the post of Director at The All India Institute of Ayuveda

    The All India Institute of Ayuveda, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, is a newly established Institute for undertaking multi-disciplinary research and teaching in related subjects for standardization, quality control and scientific validation of Ayurveda drugs and therapies.
    The Institute is headed by a Director, the post of which carries the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000- NPA (PB- 4 Grade Pay Rs. 12000) plus allowances like H.R.A., T.A. etc as admissible.

  • Openings in Oman Medical College for the Faculty posts in Basic Medical Sciences & Clinical Teaching
    1 December 2011
    Openings in Oman Medical College for the Faculty posts in Basic Medical Sciences & Clinical Teaching

    Oman Medical College (OMC) is a private co-educational college dedicated to the training of Medical Doctors and Pharmacists. The College offers a 6-year program of study leading to the M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree, a four year program of study leading to the B. Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) degree and a two and a half year Evening Pharmacy Program. The first 2 years of the Medical Program are conducted in the Bowshar Campus and the remaining 4 years at the Sohar Campus.

  • Vacancy for Freshers in Piramal Lifesciences as Apprentice - R&D - 3 openings
    18 November 2011
    Vacancy for Freshers in Piramal Lifesciences as Apprentice - R&D - 3 openings

    Piramal Life Sciences Limited (PLSL) is an independent research-driven drug company that was recently demerged from Piramal Healthcare Limited (Formerly known as Nicholas Piramal India Limited). PLSL was formerly the NCE R&D division of NPIL. PLSL has state-of-the-art R&D laboratories built over 200,000 square-feet of space in Mumbai, India and over 300 scientists engaged in drug discovery and development.

  • Openings for Project Fellow and Lab attendent in Department of Pharmacy @ Banaras Hindu University
    10 November 2011
    Openings for Project Fellow and Lab attendent in Department of Pharmacy @ Banaras Hindu University

    Banaras Hindu University ranks among the first few in the country in the field of academic and research output. This university has two campuses, 3 institutes, 16 faculties, 140 departments, 4 advanced centers and 4 interdisciplinary schools.

  • Opportunity to work as Food Inspector, Chemical assitant, Bactariologist, Sr scientist assistant at government of Delhi - 25 Posts
    8 November 2011
    Opportunity to work as Food Inspector, Chemical assitant, Bactariologist, Sr scientist assistant at government of Delhi - 25 Posts

    Applications are hereby invited from eligible candidates for recruitment to various posts in different Departments under Government of NCT of Delhi and, its autonomous/local bodies. The details regarding name of the post(s), post code, Department, number of vacancies, educational qualifications, experience required, pay scale, age limit etc. as per the Recruitment Rules provided by the user department are given at Section A of this Advertisement.

  • Opening for Manager - Preclinical in Venus Remedies
    3 November 2011
    Opening for Manager - Preclinical in Venus Remedies

    Venus start each day by focussing on Innovation & Creativity. We make sure that best healthcare is provided to our patients worldwide.
    From a humble beginning in 1991, now we are engaged & engrossed in discovering, developing and delivering innovative pharmaceuticals that help patients to alleviate sufferings.

  • Government of India require PHARMACISTS, LAB. TECH., LAB. ASST. - 83 vacancies | Freshers
    2 November 2011
    Government of India require PHARMACISTS, LAB. TECH., LAB. ASST. - 83 vacancies | Freshers

    Applications are hereby invited from eligible candidates for recruitment to various posts in different Departments under Government of NCT of Delhi and, its autonomous/local bodies. The details regarding name of the post(s), post code, Department, number of vacancies, educational qualifications, experience required, pay scale, age limit etc. as per the Recruitment Rules provided by the user department are given at Section A of this Advertisement.

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