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Ministry of AYUSH: CCRAS Pharma Recruitment

by Medically Speaking December 18, 2021

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India’s Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy). It is India’s premier body for the conceptualization, coordination, development, and promotion of scientific research in Ayurveda and the Sowa-Rigpa medical system.

On December 23, 2021, a walk-in interview will be held to engage the services of Senior Research Fellow (Pharmacology), Senior Research Fellow (Programming), Consultant (Ayurveda-Specialization in Dravya Guna and Rashshastra), Consultant (I.T.) and Consultant (Sanskrit) on a contract basis and to prepare a panel for future requirements. His/her services may be limited or expanded at the Competent Authority’s discretion and pursuant to the individual’s performance.

Senior Research Fellow (Pharmacology)-01 Post
Qualification / Experience :
Essential
(i.) MD(Pharmacology) OR MVSc.(Pharmacology) OR M.Pharma(Pharmacology) OR M.Pharma(Ay) with specialization in Pharmacology OR
M.Sc.(Medicinal Plants) with specialization in pharmacology and two years Research experience from a Recognized University/Institution.
(ii) Age-Not exceeding 35 years as on date of Interview.
Monthly remuneration and age : Rs 35000 + admissible HRA

Senior Research Fellows (Programming) – 01
Qualification / Experience :
Essential : B.E./ B.Tech (Computer Science) / IT or MCA or M.Sc. IT or equivalent degree from recognized University with two years of working experience in the field of web, mobile application development, Software development.
Desirable:
i. Preference will be given to those who possess higher qualification viz.,M. Tech/M.E. (Computer Science), equivalent PG Degree or who have previous research experience i.e. having worked for any research project funded by the Ministry of AYUSH, ICMR, CSIR, DST or equivalent organization or programming experience.
ii. Working knowledge of Website development based on PHP, MYSQL, Angular-JS, CSS3, HTML5 & Android App development.
iii. Working knowledge of Sanskrit language & Epistemology (grammar/Syntax) or working association of working with such teams.
Age – not exceeding 35 years as on date of interview.
Monthly remuneration and age : Rs.35000/- +admissible HRA

Consultant (Ayurveda) -03 Posts (01 for Dravya Guna, 01 for Rasashastra & 01 of any specialization)
Qualification / Experience :
Essential:-
(i) MD/MS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University.
Desirable :-
(i) Experience extending Clinical care services.
(ii) Publications
Age – not exceeding 64 years as on date of interview.
Monthly remuneration and age : Rs.50,000/-

Consultant (I.T.)-01 post
Qualification / Experience :
Essential:-
(i) MD/MS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University.
Desirable :-
(i) Experience extending Clinical care services.
(ii) Publications
Age-not exceeding 64 years as on date of interview.
Monthly remuneration and age : Rs.50,000/-

Interested candidates fulfilling the essential qualification and age limit may apply in the prescribed proforma along-with self attested copy of certificate in support of age and essential qualification and two passport size recent photographs. The candidates are required to appear for interview at the AYUSH Auditorium of the Council. The Candidates who are called for interview will be required to carry their original testimonials for verification. The interested candidates must reach the venue at 10.00 am for registration on the stipulated date and beyond that, no candidate will be entertained.

December 18, 2021 0 comment

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Medical Facility and Doctor Registration Begins: Ayushman Bharat-Digital Mission

by Medically Speaking November 11, 2021

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According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry has begun digital registration of all medical institutions and all doctors under the Ayushman Bharat-Digital Mission for digitalization of health records.

Government hospitals have been recommended to purchase Hospital Information Management System software as part of the project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission through video conferencing on September 27 in an unprecedented move.

Addressing the nation on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the campaign of strengthening health facilities that had been going for the last seven years was entering a new phase. “Today we are launching a Mission that has the potential of bringing a revolutionary change in India’s health facilities,” the Prime Minister stated at the launch.

Under the mission, every Indian will get a unique health ID that will also work as a health account to which personal health records can be linked.

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will create interoperability within the digital health ecosystem, similar to the role played by the Unified Payments Interface in revolutionizing payments. Citizens will only be a click away from accessing healthcare facilities.

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To prevent cancer, AYUSH advocates for increased public awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and regular check-ups

by Medically Speaking October 25, 2021

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Ministers and renowned lawmakers today called for a coordinated and multisectoral approach to expanding the reach of awareness, diagnosis, and treatment at the IHW Council’s Breast Cancer Action Day Summit, emphasising the importance of preventive health care.

The government is working on a mission mode with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to expand the reach of healthcare services for breast cancer and other major diseases in the coming years. MoS Lekhi outlined three pillars for preventing breast cancer-related deaths: a) women’s health promotion; b) timely diagnosis; and c) comprehensive treatment.

Meanwhile, health experts cautioned against the changing lifestyle imitating the West as a major reason for the higher incidence of breast cancer in India. One Indian woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 4 minutes while every 8 minutes one Indian woman dies of breast cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020 alone, 2.3 million women across the world were diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 6 lakh died.

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The BUMS course GUMC&H in Ganderbal is opened in J&K by the Union Minister of Ayush

by Medically Speaking September 18, 2021

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The first batch of BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Health and Surgery) from GUMCH (General Unani Medical College & Hosting & Hospital, Jammu and Cashmir) opened in New Delhi: the Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Schipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha of UT J&K also thanked the event virtually.

Shri Sonowal previously participated in a 71 plant plant drive for Premier Shri Narendra Modi at the Unani Medicine Regional Research Institute in Srinagar to commemorate 71 years.

Terming the inauguration of the BUMS course as historic moment for whole UT, the Union Minister said that institution will go a long way to promote the indigenous systems of medicine in the UT of J&K particularly the Unani System of Medicine in the Kashmir Division. He said that the Ayush Ministry is determined to provide basic healthcare services to the people of country.

While congratulating the students who got admission in first batch of BUMS, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said that Prime Minister is working tirelessly for the development, peace and integrity of whole nations and advised the students to work with same dedication and energy to bring laurels to the Whole UT.

Later, Union minister took round of OPD block, Operation theater Block, various labs inside the Hospital and all blocks of the academic building, where union minister and other officers interacted with the students of 1st Batch of BUMS.

Pertinently, The Government Unani Medical College & Hospital Ganderbal has been constructed with the financial assistance of Rs. 17.00 crore from Ministry of AYUSH under erstwhile CSS scheme, Rs. 18.25 Crore from UT Government and Rs. 38.82 lakhs under National AYUSH Mission for operationalization of the College.

The College is having an annual intake capacity of 60 BUMS students along with 60 bedded hospital. There are 07 clinical departments viz; Moalijat (Medicine), Jarahat (Surgery), Ain-Uzn-Anf-Halq (Ophthalmology &ENT), Ilm-ul-Qabalatwa Niswan (Obstetrics & Gynecology), Ilmul Atfal (Paediatrics), Amraz-Jild (Dermatology) and Ilaj bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy) in the College.

During the visit, the Union Minister was accompanied by Chairperson District Development Council Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, Special Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Pramod Kumar Pathak, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, Vivek Bhardwaj, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna, Director General AYSUSH, Dr. Mohan Singh, Director General, CCRUM, Asim Ali Khan, Principal Government Unani Medical College, Samia Rashid, SSP Ganderbal and other concernred.

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In the Lok Sabha, AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduces amendment legislation on homoeopathy and Indian system of medical commissions

by Medically Speaking August 10, 2021

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On Monday, AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021, as well as the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha.

The National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill aims to promote access to quality and affordable medical education by amending the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020.

The other bill seeks to repeal the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 and help make available Indian system of medicine professionals across the country.

“The National Commission for Homoeopathy was constituted on 5th July, 2021 and on the same date, the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 was repealed and the Central Council of Homoeopathy was superseded.

“Though a decision was taken that subsequent to the repeal of the said Act, it is not appropriate to move a replacement Bill before Parliament to replace the aforesaid Ordinance, nevertheless, the actions taken by the Board of Governors under the said Ordinance up to the date of repeal of the said Act are required to be saved,” the National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill said.

“Therefore, it is proposed to amend the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020 to insert a new sub-section (5) in section 58 thereof, to provide that all acts done, and all the powers and functions of the Central Council exercised and performed by the Board of Governors under the repealed Act, immediately before the commencement of the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, shall be deemed to have been done or taken under that Act and shall continue in force unless and until superseded by anything done or any action taken under that Act,” it added.

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine was constituted on June 11 this year and on the same date, the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 was repealed and the Central Council of Indian Medicine was superseded.

Though a decision was taken that subsequent to the Act being repealed, it would not be appropriate to move a replacement Bill before Parliament to replace the aforesaid Ordinance, nevertheless, the actions taken by the Board of Governors under the said Ordinance up to the date of the repeal of the said Act are required to be saved, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Amendment) Bill 2021 said.

“Therefore, it is proposed to amend the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 to insert a new sub-section (5) in section 58 thereof, to provide that all acts done, and all the powers and functions of the Central Council exercised and performed by the Board of Governors under the repealed Act, immediately before the commencement of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, shall be deemed to have been done or taken under that Act and shall continue in force unless and until superseded by anything done or any action taken under that Act,” it added.

August 10, 2021 0 comment

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Apex Laboratories receive Government of India regulatory approval for Oral Antiviral Clevira Tablets, as a supporting measure for mild to moderate COVID-19 conditions

by Medically Speaking Team July 27, 2021

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Hyderabad, July 2021: Apex Laboratories Private Limited, a Chennai based pharmaceutical manufacturer and exporter known for Research, Innovation and quality medicines for more than four decades, announced the approval of Antiviral drug Clevira as a supporting measure for Mild to Moderate condition of COVID-19, today.

Apex Laboratories has received approval from Government of India (Ministry of AYUSH) regulators for their Anti-Viral Drug Clevira as an additional indication as a supporting measure for Mild to Moderate condition of COVID-19 making it first of its kind approval in India through various stages of scrutiny at CCRAS (The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences) and Inter Disciplinary Technical Review committee (ITRC), a 12 member technical committee constituted by Ministry of AYUSH and headed by Dr. S.K. Maulik, Former Professor, Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS.

Clevira is the brainchild of Apex’s R&D Centre based on proven scientific evidence and was launched in Indian market aftermath of Dengue outbreak and associated mortality in 2017. Clevira is extensively studied for its safety in animal model (Wistar rats) and efficacy in Human subjects in Phase II and III clinical trials. Clevira is an approved Antiviral formulation for the treatment of various viral infections including viral fever associated with or without thrombocytopenia. Clevira has proven for its efficacy as Analgesic, Antipyretic and reversal of thrombocytopenia apart from its Antiviral property. Clevira has ten potent standardized extracts, many of them antiviral in nature, including papaya leaf extract. Clevira is safe on host and lethal on viral cells. Studies indicate it doesn’t have any adverse reactions on vital organs. It is found to be very safe on renal and hepatic parameters. The results from clinical trials concluded in the month of September 2019, were published in an international journal called, International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Sciences.

A phase III Clinical trial was carried out in Government Medical College, Omandurar Govt Estate Chennai, based on Government approval from The State Government of Tamil Nadu. The trial outcomes revealed Clevira having 86% recovery rate on 5th day of treatment in Mild to Moderate COVID-19 and 100% recovery rate noticed on 10th day of treatment, as per RT PCR or CT values. Clinical recovery from all signs and symptoms registered on 4.1 days. Clevira is proven to be safe on Kidney and Liver parameters.

The study outcomes were placed before the Government of Tamil Nadu, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Ministry of AYUSH in 2020. After various stages of scrutiny and deliberations before various technical review committees, Government of India (Ministry of AYUSH) regulators have granted approval for Clevira as a supporting measure for Mild to Moderate condition of COVID-19.

Clevira is effective when taken orally and the dosage is one tablet twice daily after food for 14 days. Clevira is available as tablet and in Syrup form too. Clevira is cost effective, the cost of entire therapy is less than Rs 500/-, each tablet of Clevira costs only Rs 11/- and not a financial burden in a country like ours. It has excellent proven safety profile and can be co-prescribed with patients of other co-morbidity conditions; it is also safe for kids above two years. It can be given as a prophylactic for frontline workers.

July 27, 2021 0 comment

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MOH approves Coronil as a supportive measure in Covid management

by Medically Speaking Team July 24, 2021

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Following the advice of a review committee set up by the AYUSH ministry, the State Licensing Authority of Uttarakhand has given a licence for Coronil tablet to be used as a supporting measure in the management of COVID-19 without claiming cure, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

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State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar, in a written reply, said the Interdisciplinary Technical Review Committee (ITRC) setup by the AYUSH ministry reviewed the application submitted by the Patanjali Research Foundation Trust for updating the AYUSH license for Divya Coronil tablet from immunity booster’ to medicine for COVID-19′.

The committee suggested that the tablet may be used as supporting measure in Covid management, she said.

July 24, 2021 0 comment

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Giloy – Benefits and afflictions

by Medically Speaking Team July 23, 2021

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A year and a half has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe. While there seemed no possible cure for the disease and researchers intensified their search for an effective treatment and vaccine, many clinical trials were happening around the world and herbs emerged as a possible alternate treatment. Two of them include Giloy and Ashwagandha.

Giloy is a popular ayurvedic remedy for a number of health conditions including fever, infections and diabetes. However, there have been numerous debates about its benefits. While Ayurvedic doctors have claimed that the herb is not harmful, there have also been some reports claiming that giloy can lead to liver damage. A study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology claimed the herb is harmful to the liver. On the other hand, the Ministry of AYUSH argued that giloy had been scientifically proven to be an effective remedy for multiple disorders.

To comprehend the facts related to the medicinal herb, we interviewed some eminent personalities from the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. An expert from the field of liver and gastroenterology suggested that alternative medications like giloy can cause some serious liver injuries. Dr. Kaushal Madaan, Head of Hepatology, Max chain of hospitals, said: “When this pandemic came, we realised that there were many patients who came to us with unexplained liver failure and liver injury and some of them had even died. Only after a few months, we realised that they were taking a concoction and the most common ingredient of that concoction in these particular patients was giloy.” He pointed out that people were consuming kadhas or concoctions, twice or thrice a day, for a year, which could have caused serious liver damage.

“Even before the pandemic started, we had been advising our patients, whether or not they have underlying liver disease, to avoid taking herbal medicines of whose ingredients we are not sure about,” Dr. Kaushal added, in the context of herbal and alternative medicines.

Alluding the fact that all medicines- allopathic, homoeopathic or ayurvedic- have their pros and cons, Dr. Sarin, Director, ILBS, said, “I can certainly say that there are certain herbs that can be harmful. There are certain preparation; unless they have published data, or they have data that they are only beneficial, just don’t take them if they have no scientific evidence.”

July 23, 2021 0 comment

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Ayush ministry dismisses claims of liver damage linked to Ayurvedic herb ‘Giloy’

by Medically Speaking Team July 8, 2021

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The Ministry of Ayush has refuted the claims made in a study that the use of the Ayurvedic herb TinosporaCordifolia (TC), generally called Giloy or Guduchi, led to liver failure in six patients in Mumbai.

The study, which was widely reported in the media, was published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, a peer-reviewed journal of the Indian National Association for the study of liver.

Disputing the findings of the study, the ministry said in a statement on July 7 that it looks like the authors of the study failed to put down all essential details of the said cases in an organised pattern.

“Apart from this, relating Giloy or TC to liver damage would be misleading and disastrous to the Traditional Medicine system of India as herb Guduchi or Giloy has been used in Ayurveda since long. The efficacy of TC in managing various disorders is well established,” it noted.

After reviewing the study, the Ayush ministry also observed that the authors of the study did not analyse the herb’s contents consumed by the patients.

“It becomes the responsibility of the authors to ascertain that the herb consumed by the patients is TC and not any other herb. To build upon the soundness, the authors would have taken the opinion of a botanist or would have consulted an Ayurveda expert,” the ministry said.

“In fact, there are many studies that point out that identifying the herb not correctly could lead to wrong results. A similar-looking herb TinosporoCrispa might have a negative effect on the liver. So, before labelling a herb such as Giloy with such toxic nature, the authors should of tried to correctly identify the plants following the standard guidelines, which they did not,” it added.

Giloy is known to have immune boosting properties and is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in Ayurveda.

The Ayush ministry also said that the study did not take into account the large number of peer-reviewed and robust studies that validated the efficacy of T.Cordifolia and did not consult any reputed Ayurveda expert or the Ministry of Ayush on the matter.

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International Yoga Day: Build immunity against Covid through Yoga

by Medically Speaking Team June 21, 2021

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Today June 21 is International Yoga Day and Prime Minister Modi has announced the launch of the M-Yoga application, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Yoga is a discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy living. Yoga leads to a perfect harmony between mind and body, man and nature, individual consciousness and universal consciousness. That is why Yoga can be a great tool to help improve respiratory health and immunity, both of which are involved in the prevention and healing from COVID-19.

According to the Ministry of Ayush, Yoga helps to build up psycho-physiological health, emotional harmony; and manage daily stress and its consequences. Yoga is also useful in conditions where stress is believed to play a role. Various yogic practices such as Yogasanas, Pranayama, Dhyana (meditation), cleansing and relaxation practices etc. are known help modulate the physiological response to stressors. Several randomised controlled studies have shown the efficacy of Yogic practices in management of non-communicable diseases like hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma, diabetes, sleep disorders, depression, obesity, etc. that can be comorbid conditions in patients with COVID-19. Yoga has also been shown to be useful in vulnerable population such as the elderly and children.

Yoga may even play significant role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients in quarantine and isolation. It can be particularly useful in allaying their fears and anxiety.

According to Saibal Chakraborty, a Yoga consultant and expert based in Mumbai, “Yoga is very beneficial to enhance breathing capacity and increase your energy level, especially during these pandemic times. Most of the breathing exercises in Yoga help to boost your lungs without any contraindication. Different types of breathing exercises are recommended like standing, sitting, prone and supine postures. There are a number of Kriya cleansing techniques to throw out the toxins from your system. These practices are very beneficial to enhance your internal healing.”

The guided relaxation techniques, meditation and Yogic counselling also help to boost the morales of people and add the meaning of the life during these depressing times. Saibal adds that proper Yoga techniques need to be practised under the guidance of a qualified and skilled teacher who can contribute to your real progress.

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is one of the most important and easy to routine Yoga exercises. It is a series of 10 or 12 poses in a continuous flow, synchronising breathing with body movement. It benefits most muscles and joints. One of the best energisation techniques, it must be practised early in the morning. It also improves spinal flexibility and results in improved immunity.

Ministry of Ayush’s guidelines recommend practice of deep relaxation of the body, slowing down of the breathing rate and calming down of the mind for twenty minutes repeated once every 3-4 hours during the day time using audio instructions. Some examples include: mindfulness meditation, transcendental meditation, yoga nidra, progressive relaxation, quick relaxation, deep relaxation etc.

Saibal adds, “For practising Yoga, choose a place that is well ventilated and quite. The best time for Yoga practice is early morning or evening. Preferably on empty stomach or with a gap of three hours after lunch.”

Some important Yoga exercises to build immunity:

Shodhana Kriya (Yogic cleansing practices): Jalaneti, Sutra Neti

Neti helps in cleansing sinuses, beneficial in allergic conditions and reduces upper airway reactivity

Breathing & Pranayama (Sectional breathing): Nadishodhana, Ujjayi and Bhramari

Nadishodhan pranayama reduces the sympathetic activity and stimulate vagal (parasympathetic) activity and decreases stress and anxiety. Ujjayi increase the oxygen saturation in body. Bhramari pranayama similar to humming may increase Nasal Nitric Oxide (NO), which may improve blood flow to the ciliary epithelium and has anti-inflammatory action.

Yoga Nidra: Pratyaahara

Reduces emotional distress and improves quality of sleep. Rejuvenates the body and helps to keep the mind calm.

Meditative practices (Breath awareness): Dharana & Dhyana

Meditation helps to reduces anxiety and stress by reducing the cortisol level and enhancing the alpha brain wave. Makes the body stable and calms the mind. Balances the functions of the neuroendocrine system and thereby enhances the immune system.

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