Sun Pharma To Test Pancreatitis Drug In COVID-19 Patients

The company joins other drugmakers Glenmark and Strides Pharma Science that are conducting trials in India for potential drugs for COVID-19.

Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in Covid-19 patients in India

Sun Pharma it has initiated manufacturing of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the finished product of the drug using technology from its unit, Pola Pharma Japan.

Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Friday it has received Indian regulatory approval to start clinical trials of a pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients.

Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India

Sun Pharma said the pancreatitis drug, nafamostat mesilate, has been "identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany".

Coronavirus: Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India

Sun Pharma said the pancreatitis drug, nafamostat mesilate, has been identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany

Sun Pharma to conduct clinical trial of pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients

Shares of Sun Pharma rose 5 percent intraday on Friday after receiving approval from the Indian drug regulator for clinical trial of its drug on COVID-19 patients.

Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%

At present there are three clinical trials underway to test nafamostat in Covid19 patients around the world

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

It was yet another casualty from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 4,500 people and infected more than 150,000 across India. While infection rates from the virus have begun to fall in many countries, in India they are still rising sharply, and epidemiologists warn peak is yet to come.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

(This May 28 story, adds dropped word “Smart” in paragraph 4 and corrects designation in paragraph 12 to nurse, not doctor)

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

NEW DELHI: It was barely noon on Thursday (May 28) when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in ...

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

While India is easing a more than two-month long nationwide lockdown that was aimed at reining in the spread of the disease, the battle against the virus rages within its strained hospital system.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning relatives looked on, as a body bag was loaded into an ambulance and taken away to a cemetery.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

Concerns rise with the surge of 6,000 new infections being detected daily this week

Inside a coronavirus hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

NEW DELHI – It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning

10% of diabetics die within days of coronavirus hospitalisation: study

One in 10 diabetics with coronavirus dies within seven days of hospital admission, according to a study of more than 1,300 patients published Friday in the journal Diabetologia.

10% of diabetics die within days of coronavirus hospitalization – study

'The presence of diabetic complications and increased age increase the risk of death,' the researchers say in a statement

10pc of diabetics die within days of coronavirus hospitalisation, study suggests

"The presence of diabetic complications and increased age increase the risk of death," researchers say.

10% Covid cases with diabetes die within 7 days of hospitalisation: Study

10% Covid cases with diabetes die within 7 days of hospitalisation: Study: One in 10 Covid-19 patients who have diabetes dies within seven days of hospitalisation, a new study has claimed. .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

10 percent of coronavirus patients with diabetes die within a week of hospitalization, new study finds

Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within one week of being hospitalized, according to the first study of the virus to examine its impact on hospitalized patients.

Nearly 10% of diabetic patients hospitalised for COVID-19 may die: Study

Researchers, including those from the University of Nantes in France, analysed data from 1,317 COVID-19 patients admitted to 53 French hospitals between 10 and 31 March 2020.

In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA—a historic first for a private company—but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch in space! Discovery to document the historic leap

The launch was called off on Wednesday with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.

SpaceX’s historic NASA astronaut launch debut on track for second attempt

Rather than making history on May 27th, SpaceX’s highest-profile launch ever – Crew Dragon’s NASA astronaut launch debut – was scrubbed just minutes before liftoff by stormy Florida weather. Unfortunately, conditions appear to be even less favorable on Saturday and Sunday backup windows. Weather trended well, until it didn’t The day began with launch fans […]

Sun Pharma gets DCGI nod to start clinical trial of Nafamostat drug in COVID-19 patients

Three clinical trials are undergoing to test Nafamostat in Covid-19 patients; these trials are being led by the University of Tokyo Hospital, Japan; Gyeongsang National University Hospital (South Korea); and a collaborative trial by University Hospital, Italy, University of Zurich, Switzerland and Yokohoma City University, Japan

COVID-19 in India: DCGI allows clinical trials of Sun Pharma’s Nafamostat

Covid-19: Sun Pharma gets approval for clinical trial of Nafamostat

Covid-19: Nafamostat was found to be the most potent drug and was able to inhibit virus entry at very low concentrations, consistent with findings from Japan and German labs.

Sun Pharma gets nod for drug trial in COVID-19 patients

DCGI approves testing of pancreatitis drug Nafamostat

Sun Pharma gains 5% on DGCI nod to initiate clinical trial of drug on COVID-19 patients

Nafamostat is approved in Japan for improvement of acute symptoms of pancreatitis and treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).

Hospitals inundated with coronavirus patients pulled in cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other workers to help in ICUs

The novel coronavirus forced an all-hands-on-deck situation at many hospitals. Doctors from different specialities pitched in to care for patients.

Scientists are raising questions about a new study suggesting hydroxychloroquine is deadly

A growing body of research finds the antimalarial doesn’t help hospitalized coronavirus patients.

Facial reconstruction provides glimpse of priest who died 900 years ago

Experts in the U.K. have reconstructed the face of a priest who died 900 years ago. The priest’s skeleton was discovered at Lincoln Cathedral in England earlier this year. Analysis of the remains

Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Taking 4th Place Globally, Mumbai COVID-19 Cases Rise by 1,437 on Friday

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day.

Russia to send team to Guiana Space Centre after fuel leak

Russia's space agency says it will send a team of specialists to South America to investigate the leak of toxic fuel from a Russian rocket stage at the Guiana Space Centre.

Russia to send team to Guiana Space Center after fuel leak

Russia's space agency says it will send a team of specialists to South America to investigate the leak of toxic fuel from a Russian rocket stage at the Guiana Space Center.

Explore the history and future of America in space with Fox Nation

As the world awaits the launch of NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station, Fox Nation is giving its subscribers access to an extensive library of shows that explore America's history and future in space.

'Egregious and unacceptable' alligator incident being investigated in South Carolina

A South Carolina town is investigating how a massive alligator was removed from a mini-golf course this week, according to local officials.

A study explains why coffee is good for digestive disorders

Dietary fibre and polyohenols found in coffee can support the health growth of microflora populations.

PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones

Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.

Cold symptoms that people normally 'shrug off' make mild cases of COVID-19 hard to detect: Experts

SINGAPORE: Some patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms may have only had a slight fever, according to preliminary findings from a local study, which ...

Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?

With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

COVID-19: Maintain 20 feet distance from people to avoid infection

Maintaining a 6 feet distance from the next person to avoid COVID-19 infection may no longer hold true. A new study says that 20 feet is the new minimum.

Covid-19: Six deaths reported as people urged to maintain distance over long weekend

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, said that figures are encouraging as Ireland approaches the end of the first phase.

Strawberry Moon Eclipse 2020: Timing, where to watch and all you need to know

A lunar eclipse only occurs during a Full Moon. The Earth, Moon and the Sun form a straight line during the lunar eclipse, with the Earth partially or completely hiding the Moon from the Sun.

Well-Preserved Roman Mosaic Unearthed in Italian Vineyard

Archaeologists have briefly revealed a well-preserved mosaic floor of an ancient Roman villa first discovered almost a century ago near the northern Italian city of Verona.

Astronomers share video of black hole outburst

May 29 (UPI) -- Scientists with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new video Friday showing a pair of jets exploding from a black hole located 10,000 light-years from Earth. Chandra recorded the jets approaching speeds of nearly 80 percent the speed of light.

Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college

One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists

SpaceX, NASA already planning its next astronaut mission following historic launch

SpaceX’s first launch of Crew Dragon with astronauts on board may have to wait a few more days to get off the ground, but that doesn’t mean that the company isn’t already looking forward to the future. Following Demo-2, and if all goes as planned, NASA is expected to certify the Crew Dragon spacecraft for […]

Even Non-Antibiotic Drugs Can Promote Antibiotic Resistance

Five of the most widely used non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals promote antibiotic resistance, at least in test tubes, scientists have found. With just six dru

NIH funding supports research on first therapeutic drug to regenerate heart tissue

With funding from the National Institutes of Health, University of Arkansas researchers hope to develop the first therapeutic drug that can regenerate heart tissue.

Millipede fossil takes ‘world’s oldest bug’ title

The fossil researchers have dubbed the "world's oldest bug" is older than any fossil of an insect, arachnid, or related creepy-crawly.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.