NP-1, an experimental drug for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia, or PHN, has been granted orphan drug designation by US FDA.

A blood test for early detection of HIV infection by identifying both antibody and antigen of the virus - Architect HIV Ag/Ab Combo assay - may soon be available in the United States, Abbott said.

Prostvac-VF, a therapeutic vaccine to treat prostate cancer by Bavarian Nordic, has been found prolonging the survival of patients with metastatic cancer.

A medical technology park dedicated to the production of medical and pharmaceutical products and equipment has been launched at Irungattukottai near Chennai, the capital city of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Environmental risk posed by the pharmaceuticals production facilities in India is too high, according to a study report.

CM-AT, a drug to treat autism by Curemark, is currently in late phase clinical trials.

Nucleic acids to treat cancer by MDRNA, Inc has been granted patent in China.

Prolacria (diquafosol tetrasodium ophthalmic solution) for dry eye disease failed in clinical studies, said Inspire Pharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Medtronic, Inc is the global leader in medical technology.

Insulin prices in India could go up atleast by 15%.