The US FDA today has given its nod to Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor) of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the first of its kind triple combination therapy for the patients with cystic fibrosis. ...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) manifests as a clinical syndrome characterized by chronic sinopulmonary infection as well as by gastrointestinal, nutritional, and other abnormalities. Lung damage secondary to chronic infection is the main determinant of morbidity and mortality in individuals with cystic fibrosis. CF indivi...
Find MoreWorld Lung Day World Lung Day, September 25th, is an occasion for us all to unite and promote better lung health globally. It is the day for people to raise awareness who are affected by respiratory disease, come together for lung health action. #KeepLungsHealthy #LungDay
Find MoreAccording to NIH, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis prevalent cases are estimated to be 13 to 20 per 100,000 people worldwide, making it’s a rare but severe lung disease.Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is progressive and chronic scarring of lung tissues hampering the transport of the oxygen into the bloodstream. T...
Find MoreSometimes, something gets missed from our eyes; often, our ignorance delays the diagnosis of something fatal. Idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, rare, progressive fibrosing interstitial pneumonia. It is a harsh condition that scars the lung tissues for a lifetime and hampers the normal functioning of th...
Find MoreWORLD NO TOBACCO DAY Every year, 31st May is observed as World Tobacco Day. This day is intended to spread awareness about health issues associated with tobacco use and to encourage the government to adopt effective policies to reduce the use of tobacco products. Every year, approximately 7 million people die du...
Find MoreFDA approves Fragmin- an anticoagulant for children The FDA today approved Fragmin for the treatment of blood clots. Pfizer’s candidate Fragmin which was earlier approved for the treatment of only adults suffering from a fatal disease called VTE, which can include deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the d...
Find MorePulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a chronic, life-alarming disease that advances over time. It is a rare disease characterized by the increased blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It is somehow different from normal high pressure in a way that blood pressure rises only in the arteries that carry blo...
Find MoreGinkgo announces to buy Warp Drive Bio’s genome mining platform Ginkgo Bioworks has announced to acquire the genome mining platform from Warp Drive Bio, a subsidiary of REVOLUTION Medicines. The acquisition will give Gingko access to Warp Drive Bio's genome mining team, technology, and database. This coll...
Find MoreEvery year on 13 March, No Smoking Day encourages smokers to give up their cigarette habit. It aims to bring awareness to the dangers of this addiction. SMOKING is like committing suicide. QUIT smoking and give life a chance! Say NO to SMOKING!
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Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.