Minimizing radiation for patient safety

Discover the importance of minimizing radiation exposure for the safety of patients and healthcare workers

India's radiology revolution up-close!

Examine the emerging trends and growth factors driving the Indian diagnostic imaging market

The power of precision

Examine the trends, research and innovations, and the future outlook of precision medicine in India

'CapEx and the cost per patient will reduce with time for RAS'

Surgical robotics is proving to be a boon for healthcare. These systems offer many benefits including better cosmesis, reduced pain, and superior ergonomics, says Dr Pradeep Chowbey, Chairman, Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Bariatric Surgery and Allied Surgical Specialities, Max Super Speciality Hospital, in an interview to Healthcare Radius. Excerpts of the interview:

Transplanting HOPE

Though organ donation is the need of the hour in India, the demand for organs far outstrips the supply. Examine the strategies that the industry must employ to tide over this shortage and save lakhs of lives

Fortis Medical Center OPD opened in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Hiranandani Hospital Vashi - A Fortis Network Hospital has launched 'Fortis Medical Center' in Kharghar.

Jaslok celebrates 50th anniversary

Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre celebrated its 50th Anniversary today, commemorating half a century of providing healthcare services to patients. The event, held at NCPA, Mumbai, witnessed the presence of Javed Akthar, Sabana Azmi, Jackie Shroff, and other dignitaries, as well as hospital Trustees.

Octogenarian cured with Mitraclip procedure

Asian Hospital performed Mitraclip procedure on an 80-year-old lady with mitral valve leakage.

MedGenome acquires NovaSeq X Plus

MedGenome, a genomic diagnostic and research company, has acquired Illumina's NovaSeq X Plus. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed.

Dubai man undergoes kidney transplant at Wockhardt, Mira Road

A 45-year-old man, Aloysius, has undergone a kidney transplant surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals in Mira Road, Mumbai.

Philips, NICS launch echocardiography training

Philips has introduced ELITE, an offline echocardiography training program developed in partner-ship with Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences (NICS).

Amrita School of Medicine to start first MBBS batch

Amrita School of Medicine at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, is preparing to welcome its first batch of 150 MBBS students in August.

Leucine Rich Bio enters the US market

Leucine Rich Bio, a microbiome company, has entered the US healthcare market with the establishment of Crown Biome Inc. Led by CEO Bryan Toton, Crown Biome Inc will focus on oral healthcare solutions.

Dharma Gurus support organ donation drive

Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road has undertaken a campaign, 'Gifting Life, Beyond Religion', to spread organ donation awareness.

Fighting diabetes-related amputations

Rang De Neela initiated the #BluePledge campaign to prevent diabetes and avoid limb amputations. Supported by industrialist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and celebrities Sonali Bendre and Rohit Bose Roy. It aims to create awareness about diabetes prevention and avoiding complications like foot amputations.

JB Pharma unveils app for doctors

JB Pharma has launched JB NEXT, an app for doctors and post-graduate medical students.

630 gallstones removed from SKD patient at Kaka-Ba Hospital

Kaka-Ba Hospital, run by Cadila Pharmaceuticals, removed 630 gallstones from a patient with sickle cell disease.

Global Hospital deploys Da Vinci XI surgical robot

Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, has launched Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery Program, aiming to reduce recovery time and complications for patients in need of delicate heart surgeries.

Access Healthcare undertakes business expansion

Access Healthcare, a provider of revenue cycle management and healthcare BPO and IT services in the US, has announced business expansion. It has set up a facility spanning 1.7 lakh sq ft with 1,960 seats in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Sarcoma patient receives life-changing treatment

HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Center doctors treated a 29-year-old sarcoma patient by replacing his left thigh bone with metallic prosthesis.

Ramesh Hospitals rebranded as Aster Ramesh Hospitals

Aster DM Healthcare, an integrated healthcare service provider in the GCC and India, has rebranded four Ramesh Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh.

Merck announces Young Scientist Award 2023

Merck has announced the third Merck Young Scientist Award 2023 to recognize young scientists in India for their life sciences research.

Swades Foundation completes 20K free cataract surgeries

Swades Foundation by Zarina and Ronnie Screwvala has completed 20,000 free cataract surgeries in rural Maharashtra.

Serene Synergy: Why Hospitals Must Embrace Yoga

Discover the transformative potential of yoga for modern hospitals through a collection of expert authored articles

Global expansion best practices for Indian hospitals

Explore the global expansion best practices for Indian hospitals: Insights, challenges, and considerations for successful international ventures

'A national tumor registry is the need of the hour'

With disease burden on the rise, cancer has become a major healthcare challenge in India. Dr BS Ajaikumar, Founder and Executive Chairman, HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG), offers experiential insights on tackling the challenge

Transforming healthcare: Moving from reactive to preventive care

With the rising burden of chronic diseases and the need for advanced diagnostics, moving from reactive to preventive care may help

Patient saved with robotic partial nephrectomy

Discover how robotic partial nephrectomy saved a 58-year-old patient from Tanzania diagnosed with Bilateral Kidney Cancer

Growing significance of toxicology testing

Toxicology testing market in India has been gaining significance due to factors such as public health, product safety, and legal investigations. A report on this segment

Transforming surgical care, digitally

Learn how digital care providers enhance patients' surgical care journey