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FDA investigating genotoxic compounds in drugs

The US Food and Drug Administration has been on the look out for genotoxic compounds contamination in some drugs used for dealing with diabetes. The FDA had found instances of genotoxin contamination in drugs like Zantac. Genotoxic compounds are those that cause genetic mutation and eventually result in cancer. The genotoxic compounds can cause direct ..

Topics: Angiotensin II receptor blocker • Chemistry • Drugs • Food and Drug Administration • Genotoxicity • Health • Hepatotoxins • Metformin • N-Nitrosodimethylamine • Nitrosamine • Ranitidine • RTT

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

In March, 2018, the Union health ministry has revised the guidelines for treating gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Now the guidelines call for a universal screening for GDM in pregnant women. GDM is defined as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Universal screening will result in far-reaching implications for maternal and ..

Topics: Diabetes • Endocrine system • GDM • Gestational diabetes • Medicine • Metformin • Organ systems • Pregnancy • RTT • Screening • Women's health