No More Needles! Orbis Unveils Groundbreaking Oral Peptide Drugs
In a bid to revolutionize the landscape of biologic drugs, Orbis Medicines has emerged from stealth mode with a promising solution – oral peptide therapies. In a bid to revolutionize…
Pakistan Considers Drug Prices Deregulation Amidst Concerns
Pakistan’s caretaker government is on the brink of deregulating drug prices, a decision that has stirred a whirlwind of apprehension among experts and rights groups. In a move poised to…
Health Minister Launches Drug App to Ensure Medicine Availability
Caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services has announced the launch of a new drug app designed to streamline the procurement and distribution of medicines. In a bid to ensure…
Urgent Need for Novel Antifungal Drugs Amid Growing Global Health Threat
The Food and Drug Administration’s denial of a new antifungal drug application underscores the escalating urgency of combating fungal infections. In a critical juncture for public health, the Food and…
Pakistan Approves Domestic Production of Life Saving Radiopharmaceuticals
Pakistan has given the nod for the production of radiopharmaceuticals in adherence to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical guidelines for member states. In a significant stride towards enhancing…
Mental Health Dilemma in Pakistan: Breaking Stigma to Improve Living Conditions
Dr. Brock Chisholm, the first Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and a psychiatrist, stated that “Without mental health, there can be no true physical health.” There is…
Safeguarding Health: Crucial Role of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Monitoring
Pharmacovigilance is the watchdog of the pharmaceutical international, continuously monitoring the protection of drugs when they reach the marketplace. In the dynamic panorama of healthcare, the development and advent of…
Insulin Shortage Leaves Millions Diabetic Pakistanis In Peril
In a troubling development for Pakistan, a critical shortage of high-quality insulin has emerged, exacerbating the nation’s already dire diabetes situation. In a troubling development for Pakistan, a critical shortage…
Insilico Medicine Heads To JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
Leadership from Insilico Medicine is set to attend the 42nd Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco from January 8-11, 2024. Leadership from Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative artificial…
New ADHD Drug Insights Emerge From Single-Cell Study
ADHD, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, affects 7.2% of the global population and 6.2% of China’s population. Chinese researchers examined the effects of the ADHD drug methylphenidate (MPH) and atomoxetine (ATX)…
AI Firm Leucine Secures $7M to Transform Drug Manufacturing
Leucine, an AI firm, has secured $7 million in a Series A fundraising round, making a huge step toward transforming medication production. Leucine, an AI firm, has secured $7 million…
Use Of Ice Or Crystal Meth On Rise In Education institutions
One of the more common forms of methamphetamine is crystal meth, also known as “Blade”, “Crystal Glass”, “Hot Ice”, or “Quartz”. By Iqra Shamsher (PharmD) and Dr. Barkat A Khan…