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Alzheimer's Disease Market Infographic It's is the end of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, but our hope for a cure for this disease will not end. They may not remember us, but we need to remember that Alzheimer's battle is not theirs alone, but all of ours.

Do you feel sleepy or fussy? Do you suffer from seizures or breathing problem? And your body temperature is mostly low?You should get it checked, as this can be related to any disease or disorder, which can be either fatal or superficial. You might be afflicted with Urea cycle disorder. Delaying it would not bring ...

Sanofi’s Toujeo has received FDA recommendation for its expanded use in Type 1 Diabetes. Toujeo is an insulin glargine injection to control the highs and lows of blood sugar in the body. Indicated to be used in adults and paediatric patients of age six and older. Earlier, the injection was considered suitab...

Sickle cell disease is a haematological, genetic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the NIH, “Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting 70,000 to 80,000 Americans’’. The estimates are somewhat similar to that of CDC’s according t...

Novartis plans to buy The Medicines Company for USD 9.7 Billion to gain access to a heart drug inclisiran, almost ready to get into the market. Under the terms of the deal, Novartis will pay USD 85 per share to the Medicines Company, a cholesterol drug developer, making the deal up to USD 9.7 Billion. The whole...

Beta thalassemia, globally affects almost 288,000 people, with an incidence of 60,000 cases every year. A rare monogenic genetic disease, beta-thalassemia is caused by more than 200 mutations of the beta-globin gene (HBB). The Beta-thalassemia pharmacological treatment mainly comprises of regular blood-transfus...

Biologics are not new drugs, their use as a medicine has been around for over a century. The first use of Biologic drug dates back to the year 1796 when the vaccine to treat smallpox was created.They have been revolutionizing the treatment approaches for the past many years. Hormones, insulin, blood products, cytok...

Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO) Capital, a London-based healthcare investment firm, has recently netted USD 1.1 Billion to advance European healthcare. The company plans to use the proceeds to invest in healthcare companies. Closure of the second round capped at USD 1.1 Billion (Euro 975 Million) is the l...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. As per the UN estimates, the global trends reveal that each year 7,00,000 people die due to drug-resistance. Moreover, around 230,000 people die due to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. The trends in the US depicted an equally disheartening. A report titled...

World COPD day observed on every 3rd Wednesday of November. This year, on 20th November, we are creating awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. COPD is of two types: Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. According to a repor...