Clinical Trial Monitoring is a very responsibility-filled duty that is performed to ensure that the rights, well-being, and safety of the clinical trial subjects are protected, and that the data coming out of a clinical trial is realistic and accurate. The monitoring is conducted by a sponsor representative, one like…
Here’s good news for all those Indian university students who are looking to pursue research abroad! You can now get funding from the government for the same! Yes, the Indian government, understanding that Indian clinical research requires an uplift, has launched a scheme known as SPARC (standing for Scheme for…
Cardiac disorders account for the largest number of deaths caused in India every year, with an approximate 3 crores of people being affected by it! In fact, every year, an approximate of 2 lakh cardiac surgeries are executed in India! More than 30% of deaths caused in India are heart…
Every year, more than 40 lakh people across the globe die within 30 days of a surgical operation! And, half of these deaths occur in low and middle income countries. India is one such country on the list. But, what is the main reason behind such deaths? It is Surgical…
The drug policy in India had been framed and the rules had been formulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945, which aimed to provide essential pharmaceutical products at reasonable prices, and facilitate original produce at cost-effective prices without a compromise on quality, while also facilitating export of pharmaceuticals by…
On 19th March 2019, the Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare declared the new Drugs And Clinical Trials Rules 2019, which aim to promote clinical research in India through transparent and faster approval processes. These new rules are applicable to all new drugs intended for clinical trials, bioequivalence study,…
In 2013, there were only 17 clinical trials approved by the Drug Controller General of India. But, the number has slowly increased over the years, and by the year 2017, it reached to 97, which signifies a huge jump of more than 400% in a period of five years. The…
Cancer is one of the worst disorders one can have. And, breast cancer tops this list which strikes millions of women every year, being the No. 1 reason for deaths! However, with the advancements made in the field, there are coming up a number of treatments and ways to cure…
The new clinical trial rules in India for the year 2019 have reduced the time for approving applications. The time taken for approval of drugs in India was the main reason why foreign companies restricted themselves from conducting trials in India. Realizing this and working on it, the ISCR has…
