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Researchers discover new genes that cause resistance to chemotherapy
The study hints at repurposing existing drugs to target new causes of disease, which can be cheaper than having to develop and produce new ones.
Anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine approved for high-risk corona...
23 March 2020 12:28 PMHydroxychloroquine is only for healthcare workers, and persons caring for COVID-19 patients in households, the Indian Council of Medical Research...
Govt tightens export ban norms for hydroxychloroquine
5 April 2020 10:30 AMThe government has tightened the export ban norms on anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine by including special economic zones (SEZs) under its...
Trump sends 2.9 million dollar aid, awaits hydroxychloroquine supply...
6 April 2020 2:13 PMThe Modi government is expected to take a call on the request after assessing India's domestic requirement of the drug.
Pakistan's Ferozsons to begin producing COVID-19 drug remdesivir
15 May 2020 1:27 PMRemdesivir, a drug developed by Gilead Sciences, has grabbed attention as one of the most promising treatments for COVID-19, the respiratory disease...
Patanjali's COVID drug claim: FIR against Ramdev, four others
27 Jun 2020 1:24 PMIn another jolt to yoga guru Ramdev, an FIR has been lodged here against him, Patanjali Ayurved CEO Acharya Balkrishna and three others for allegedly...
Gilead's USD 2,340 price for coronavirus drug draws criticism
29 Jun 2020 8:45 PMThe maker of a drug shown to shorten recovery time for severely ill COVID-19 patients says it will charge USD 2,340 for a typical treatment course for...
Scientists identify 21 existing drugs that block coronavirus in lab...
25 July 2020 8:29 AMAccording to the study, published in the journal Nature, 21 of these drugs are effective in blocking the reproduction of the virus at concentrations...