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Thu, 21 May 2026 16:23:57 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/japan-grants-orphan-drug-status-to-asedebart-for-endocrine-diseases-223449-1.htm Orphan drug designation has been granted in Japan for asedebart (Lu AG13909) bfor treating patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and Cushing's disease/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/japan-grants-orphan-drug-status-to-asedebart-for-endocrine-diseases-223449-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/azithromycin-fails-to-ease-preschool-wheezing-symptoms-223446-1.htm Azithromycin bdid not improve wheezing related symptoms in preschool children/b with moderate to severe acute wheezing compared with placebo treatment during emergency department care.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/azithromycin-fails-to-ease-preschool-wheezing-symptoms-223446-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tirzepatide-works-best-in-younger-patients-with-sleep-apnea-obesity-223440-1.htm Patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity who belong to a newly identified b "strong response" subtype may experience nearly twice the improvement ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tirzepatide-works-best-in-younger-patients-with-sleep-apnea-obesity-223440-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-did-the-fda-recall-the-blood-pressure-drug-enalapril-223408-1.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has bannounced a Class II recall of a commonly prescribed medlinkblood pressure/medlink medication /b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-did-the-fda-recall-the-blood-pressure-drug-enalapril-223408-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-legal-fight-for-mail-order-mifepristone-abortion-pills-223363-1.htm The U.S. reproductive healthcare landscape enters a critical phase amid escalating legal disputes. A massive public petition and a recent federal court ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-legal-fight-for-mail-order-mifepristone-abortion-pills-223363-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ketamine-inspired-drugs-offer-faster-relief-for-depression-223360-1.htm While numerous antidepressants exist, nearly bone-third of patients suffer from treatment-resistant depression,/b failing to find relief through standard medications.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ketamine-inspired-drugs-offer-faster-relief-for-depression-223360-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-after-incretin-therapy-linked-to-fewer-health-risks-223347-1.htm bGreater weight loss after incretin-based treatment for medlinkobesity/medlink or medlinkdiabetes/medlink/b was associated with blower risks ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-after-incretin-therapy-linked-to-fewer-health-risks-223347-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-federal-plan-to-cut-ssri-antidepressant-prescriptions-in-us-223335-1.htm US Health and Human Services Secretary bRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a sweeping federal initiative to reduce what he calls the "overprescribing" ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-federal-plan-to-cut-ssri-antidepressant-prescriptions-in-us-223335-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-pulmonary-fibrosis-drugs-could-reshape-lung-disease-treatment-223331-1.htm The treatment landscape for bprogressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) may be entering a major transition as newer therapies begin moving beyond the limitations of existing antifibrotic drugs.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-pulmonary-fibrosis-drugs-could-reshape-lung-disease-treatment-223331-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bayer-pulls-800000-afrin-bottles-over-child-poisoning-risk-223266-1.htm Bayer has pulled nearly 800,000 travel-sized Afrin nasal spray bottles from shelves after federal safety regulators found the packaging fails to meet ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bayer-pulls-800000-afrin-bottles-over-child-poisoning-risk-223266-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/over-80000-packs-of-common-antidepressant-recalled-in-uk-223246-1.htm A manufacturing mix-up at a single pharmaceutical site has triggered a nationwide recall affecting nearly 82,000 boxes of Sertraline (!--ref1--). A ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/over-80000-packs-of-common-antidepressant-recalled-in-uk-223246-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/counterfeit-weight-loss-drugs-in-india-a-growing-public-health-crisis-223146-1.htm India is facing a serious public health concern as bcounterfeit weight-loss and diabetes drugs enter the market, driven by soaring demand and limited access to genuine medications.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/counterfeit-weight-loss-drugs-in-india-a-growing-public-health-crisis-223146-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tinnitus-risk-alert-serotonin-linked-to-increased-ear-ringing-symptoms-223131-1.htm bTinnitus affects up to 14% of people worldwide/b, with some experiencing severe distress. A new study highlights that ba brain chemical used in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tinnitus-risk-alert-serotonin-linked-to-increased-ear-ringing-symptoms-223131-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-cough-drop-recall-2026-what-us-consumers-need-to-know-223098-1.htm A nationwide recall of several over-the-counter cough drops has raised fresh concerns about product safety and quality, with the bU.S. Food and Drug ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-cough-drop-recall-2026-what-us-consumers-need-to-know-223098-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-link-found-why-glp-1-diabetes-drugs-may-fail-223073-1.htm Approximately 10% of the population carries specific genetic variants that cause GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) resistance, bsignificantly reducing ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-link-found-why-glp-1-diabetes-drugs-may-fail-223073-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uncover-semaglutides-secret-liver-benefit-apart-from-weight-loss-223072-1.htm Is your weight loss drug doing more for your liver than you realize? bSemaglutide, the key GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) ingredient/b in popular ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uncover-semaglutides-secret-liver-benefit-apart-from-weight-loss-223072-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/india-weighs-temporary-hike-in-essential-drug-prices-223071-1.htm India may soon see a btemporary increase in the prices of essential medicines, as the government considers a calibrated response /b to rising input ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/india-weighs-temporary-hike-in-essential-drug-prices-223071-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/psychedelics-and-depression-a-breakthrough-in-mental-health-care-223009-1.htm A largest-ever study reveals how psychedelics influence brain function, supporting their role in future mental health treatments. Scientists have found ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/psychedelics-and-depression-a-breakthrough-in-mental-health-care-223009-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/antidepressant-fluvoxamine-relieves-chronic-covid-fatigue-222975-1.htm Fluvoxamine, a common and affordable antidepressant, significantly reduces bmedlinkpersistent fatigue/medlink and debilitating lethargic symptoms/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/antidepressant-fluvoxamine-relieves-chronic-covid-fatigue-222975-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-flags-31-million-eye-drops-in-recall-linked-to-contamination-risks-222958-1.htm A sweeping nationwide recall of over 3.1 million bottles of eye drops has triggered fresh concerns about over-the-counter medication safety in the United ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-flags-31-million-eye-drops-in-recall-linked-to-contamination-risks-222958-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-cholesterol-drugs-stop-first-heart-attacks-in-diabetes-222896-1.htm A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that baggressively medlinklowering cholesterol/medlink with evolocumab may help prevent ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-cholesterol-drugs-stop-first-heart-attacks-in-diabetes-222896-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-menopause-drug-cuts-hot-flushes-in-breast-cancer-222881-1.htm bElinzanetant, a non-estrogen therapeutic, provides sustained relief from medlinkhot flushes/medlink and night sweats for medlinkbreast cancer/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-menopause-drug-cuts-hot-flushes-in-breast-cancer-222881-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/antiseptic-cord-care-a-lifesaving-practice-to-reduce-newborn-infections-and-deaths-222869-1.htm Don't ignore cord care! Antiseptic use can save newborn lives. Using chlorhexidine (an antiseptic) can reduce umbilical cord infections by around 29% ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/antiseptic-cord-care-a-lifesaving-practice-to-reduce-newborn-infections-and-deaths-222869-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/get-the-shingles-vaccine-save-your-heart-222830-1.htm bThe shingles vaccine significantly reduces major adverse cardiac events in patients with heart diseases/b, based on a new study being presented at ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/get-the-shingles-vaccine-save-your-heart-222830-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-childrens-ibuprofen-safe-what-the-nationwide-recall-means-222803-1.htm A widely used bchildren's pain relief medication/b has been bpulled from shelves across the United States/b after safety concerns emerged, prompting ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-childrens-ibuprofen-safe-what-the-nationwide-recall-means-222803-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weekly-buprenorphine-safer-opioid-treatment-in-pregnancy-222775-1.htm bWeekly medlinkbuprenorphine/medlink injections demonstrate a superior safety profile compared to daily oral dosing/b and serve as a highly effective ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weekly-buprenorphine-safer-opioid-treatment-in-pregnancy-222775-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/insomnia-meds-for-sleep-apnea-is-it-safe-new-2026-study-222739-1.htm Most bhypnotics (medications) for insomnia are safe for medlinksleep apnea/medlink patients, but doctors should tailor prescriptions to individual ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/insomnia-meds-for-sleep-apnea-is-it-safe-new-2026-study-222739-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/viagras-active-ingredient-sildenafil-holds-the-key-to-treating-leigh-syndrome-222691-1.htm Leigh syndrome is extremely rare, affecting only 1 in every 36,000 children. Currently, there is no therapy that completely cures the disease, making ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/viagras-active-ingredient-sildenafil-holds-the-key-to-treating-leigh-syndrome-222691-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cipla-us-recalls-cancer-drug-nilotinib-after-fda-manufacturing-concern-222658-1.htm A US-based subsidiary of Cipla has brecalled more than 400 cartons of a generic anti-cancer medication after a manufacturing problem was identified/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cipla-us-recalls-cancer-drug-nilotinib-after-fda-manufacturing-concern-222658-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-cost-effective-multiple-myeloma-treatment-222623-1.htm Natco Pharma and Breckenridge Pharmaceutical have launched ba more affordable version of the cancer drug Pomalyst (medlinkPomalidomide/medlink) in the U.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-cost-effective-multiple-myeloma-treatment-222623-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cutting-edge-treatment-lowers-kidney-cancer-relapse-risk-by-28-222603-1.htm The bcombination of belzutifan drug (Welireg) and medlinkpembrolizumab/medlink (Keytruda) immunotherapy, improves disease-free survival for medlinkclear ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cutting-edge-treatment-lowers-kidney-cancer-relapse-risk-by-28-222603-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-show-no-thyroid-cancer-risk-222601-1.htm bNo increased risk of medlinkthyroid cancer/medlink has been found with injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists/b, despite earlier ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/glp-1-drugs-show-no-thyroid-cancer-risk-222601-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-drug-helps-treat-aggressive-soft-tissue-sarcoma-222588-1.htm Latest research shows bmedlinksynovial sarcoma/medlink, a soft tissue cancer near joints, thrives on glutamine/b. Blocking its nutrient supply ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-drug-helps-treat-aggressive-soft-tissue-sarcoma-222588-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-proposal-offers-quarterly-bonuses-for-faster-drug-reviews-222568-1.htm The bUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/b (!--ref1--) is preparing to introduce a bpilot programme offering financial bonuses to scientific ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-proposal-offers-quarterly-bonuses-for-faster-drug-reviews-222568-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drugs-as-new-treatment-for-iron-overload-222565-1.htm medlinkOsteoporosis/medlink drugs such as bmedlinkbisphosphonates/medlink (etidronate and tiludronate) can be repurposed as iron chelators in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drugs-as-new-treatment-for-iron-overload-222565-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-the-pain-market-ready-for-non-opioid-innovation-222561-1.htm The bglobal pain therapeutics market/b is poised for significant innovation as drugmakers and technology developers bseek alternatives to opioids ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-the-pain-market-ready-for-non-opioid-innovation-222561-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/non-inflammatory-drug-rytvela-cuts-preterm-birth-by-40-222541-1.htm A compound called b'Rytvela' is an innovative medlinkanti-inflammatory drug/medlink candidate that successfully reduces medlinkpremature birth/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/non-inflammatory-drug-rytvela-cuts-preterm-birth-by-40-222541-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/made-in-india-tetanusdiphtheria-shot-rolled-out-222494-1.htm In a significant development for India's public health system, bUnion Health Minister J.P. Nadda has formally launched an indigenously developed Tetanus ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/made-in-india-tetanusdiphtheria-shot-rolled-out-222494-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gps-may-drop-flu-jabs-over-funding-as-pharmacies-prepare-to-step-in-222492-1.htm Community bpharmacies across England say they are ready to expand medlinkflu vaccination/medlink services/b after reports that some bGP practices ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gps-may-drop-flu-jabs-over-funding-as-pharmacies-prepare-to-step-in-222492-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-the-uk-facing-a-shortage-of-a-key-painkiller-222450-1.htm The bUK is facing a deepening medicines supply crisis after a nationwide shortage of a commonly prescribed strong medlinkpainkiller/medlink /b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-the-uk-facing-a-shortage-of-a-key-painkiller-222450-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-says-novo-nordisks-wegovy-ad-contains-misleading-claims-222370-1.htm The Food and Drug Administration stated that the promotional television spot boverstates what the oral medication can deliver for patients/b. According ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-says-novo-nordisks-wegovy-ad-contains-misleading-claims-222370-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-influencers-are-promoting-risky-testosterone-products-222363-1.htm bYoung men are being tempted into unnecessary medlinktestosterone/medlink hormone therapy by deceptive social media marketing/b, according to ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-influencers-are-promoting-risky-testosterone-products-222363-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-research-targets-sleepiness-in-early-shift-employees-222353-1.htm Researchers in the United States report promising results from a clinical trial examining whether a bmedication originally used for sleep disorders/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-research-targets-sleepiness-in-early-shift-employees-222353-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetes-drug-metformin-may-protect-against-vision-loss-222333-1.htm bmedlinkMetformin/medlink, a widely used diabetes medication, may provide a promising pathway in preventing medlinkage-related macular degeneration/medlink (AMD)/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetes-drug-metformin-may-protect-against-vision-loss-222333-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-are-uk-pharmacies-running-out-of-aspirin-222242-1.htm bPharmacies across the United Kingdom/b are struggling with a major bshortage of aspirin,/b a medicine relied on by millions for medlinkheart ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-are-uk-pharmacies-running-out-of-aspirin-222242-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/do-glp-1-drugs-really-balance-ozempic-face-and-weight-loss-222172-1.htm Recent research underscores the GLP-1 (weight loss meds) paradox on skin health. bGLP-1 drugs like medlinkOzempic/medlink, Mounjaro, and Wegovy ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/do-glp-1-drugs-really-balance-ozempic-face-and-weight-loss-222172-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-oral-iron-not-working-for-my-heavy-periods-222139-1.htm A single-dose of bmedlinkintravenous (IV) iron/medlink dextran is the most cost-effective treatment than traditional oral medications for women ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-oral-iron-not-working-for-my-heavy-periods-222139-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/nasal-spray-overuse-beyond-seven-days-may-be-addicting-millions-222082-1.htm Long-term use of bdecongestant nasal sprays beyond seven days may put millions at risk of developing dependence and worsening medlinknasal congestion/medlink/b (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/nasal-spray-overuse-beyond-seven-days-may-be-addicting-millions-222082-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-early-prescription-refills-driving-waste-in-medicare-spending-222022-1.htm A new report has found that bMedicare spent nearly (Dollor) 3 billion on unnecessary prescription drugs between 2021 and 2023, /b largely due to excessive ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-early-prescription-refills-driving-waste-in-medicare-spending-222022-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-dose-nsaid-nimesulide-barred-as-centre-flags-safety-concerns-222019-1.htm The bUnion Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of oral formulations of medlinknimesulide/medlink above 100 mg /b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-dose-nsaid-nimesulide-barred-as-centre-flags-safety-concerns-222019-1.htm