HBI-IMA AP MEDICAL & SURGICAL RESEARCH NEWS:

Now, a magnet that may make surgical stitches history

The new device, the Magnamosis, is a method of connecting the pieces using the attraction between two magnets, rather than staples or stitches.The new device, the Magnamosis, is a method of connecting the pieces using the attraction between two magnets, rather than staples or stitches. It consists of two ring magnets, each 23mm in diameter, which have concave or convex surfaces so that they fit snugly against each other.

CSIR launches ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug BGR-34

AIMIL Pharmaceuticals will distribute BGR- 34, which has been priced at Rs 5 and will be available widely across Karnataka and neighbouring states. Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium), gudmar (Gymnema sylvestre), majeeth (Rubia cordifoila) and methika (Trigonella foenum-graecum) to make the anti-diabetic formulation.