L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate

Introduction Liraglutide is a medicine belonging to the group of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) typically used for management of diabetes. It works like the body’s natural hormone GLP-1, which helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin reducing glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar), and slowing how quickly food leaves the stomach so sugar […]

Introduction In India, obesity is on the rise, especially in cities, where almost 4 out of 10 adults are affected. This can increase the risk of serious health problems like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease1,2. Wegovy is a prescription medicine that contains semaglutide, a medicine belonging to the GLP-1 receptor agonist […]

Introduction Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge, ranking as the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide1. In India, it is the second most common cancer in women. By 2025, the burden of this cancer in India projected to reach 1.5 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), a measure that combines years of life […]

Introduction Cervical cancer can develop as a result of a sexually transmitted infection with specific types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Although not all cervical cancers are HPV-related, this is usually is a common cause1. HPV is a group of over 200 related viruses, some of which can be transmitted via sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or […]

Introduction Did you know that leukaemia (a type of blood cancer) is the most common cancer diagnosed in children? It accounts for approximately 30.8% of all cancer cases in this age group1. Blood cancer, also referred to as haematological cancer is defined as cancer originating in the blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow, lymph […]

Introduction Liver fibrosis is a condition in which the liver gets damaged and scarred due to an inflammation that has been present for a long time, because of which the liver does not work properly.This damage is caused due to various reasons, such as an infection with the hepatitis B or C virus, or when […]

Introduction Obesity is becoming a common health issue around the world. Experts say that by 2035, more than half of the global population may be overweight or obese. Having a high body weight was linked to around 4 million deaths worldwide in 20151. To help manage this problem, doctors now use a group of medicines […]

Introduction Asparagus racemosus is a spiny undershrub with many branches and a short tuberous rootstock with several tuberous roots. This plant is widely grown in India’s tropical and subtropical regions and the Himalayas up to 1,500 metres above sea level. Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia, and tropical Africa are also home to this species1. Asparagus is […]

Introduction Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) is a plant known for its medicinal value and grown in different parts of the world with tropical and sub-tropical climatic conditions. While Bakuchi or Babchi is its trade name, the plant is called by various names in India. These are: The plant is used in traditional medicine to prepare medicines […]

Introduction Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) is a small annual herb that is native to tropical regions, such as Southern India, South East Asia, and China, and the Amazon rainforest. It grows up to 30-40 cm in height. It has alternate and oblong leaves that are 7-12 cm long, with tiny greenish-white solitary flowers that do not […]