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63-year-old survives ruptured aortic aneurysm surgery
Early intervention at Fortis Hospital saved the life of a 63-year-old patient, who had experienced a rupture in the swelling of the largest artery. Pulchand Jaiswar,
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November 2022
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Highway policeman finds his feet post multiple surgeries
A team led by Dr. Girish Bhalerao, consultant orthopedic surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, near Mumbai, saved the legs of a 44-year-old highway policeman who was an accident victim and suffered from polytrauma.
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November 2022
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Menopause significantly impacts a woman's everyday life - Survey
Abbott and Ipsos, conducted a survey on menopause with over 1,200 respondents from seven major cities in India.
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November 2022
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TeleHealth: Rapid growth ahead
Driven by a need to reach out to patients for care delivery during the pandemic, TeleHealth has emerged as the fastest-growing space within the healthcare sector in India. Explore the adoption levels, growth drivers, emergence of new opportunities, and nuances of growth in this special feature
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September 2022
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TAVI: An alternative to open heart surgery
Often termed as the ailment of the octogenarians and nonagenarians, heart disease has traditionally had only one treatment option, i.e., open heart surgery. But the age of the patients makes this surgery a risky affair. Explore the benefits of TAVI, an alternative to open heart surgery.
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September 2022
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Advantages of advanced radiation therapy in tumor treatment
When delivered by conventional methods, radiotherapy took anywhere between one to two months. However, advanced radiation therapy not only brings down the overall treatment time but also improves accuracy
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September 2022
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Infant lung health: Driving innovations in ventilator systems
Rapid changes for the better has been the theme of all medical technology equipment, ventilators being no exception. Explore the improvements happening in ventilators to address the treatment needs of neonatal patients in this article
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September 2022
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'Reverse aging with bio-hacking'
Sajeev Nair, Founder & Chairman, Vieroots Wellness Solutions.
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September 2022
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The hepatitis outbreak control imperatives for India
Caused by multiple factors including viruses, toxins, drugs, alcohol, etc., hepatitis can have a debilitating effect on human health. Given the seriousness of the disease which can quickly turn into an outbreak, it is imperative for India to control it, if not nip it in the bud, by following a few precautionary good practices
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September 2022
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The medicinal value of breastfeeding
Examine how breastfeeding works as a preventive medicine for the mother and the offspring
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September 2022
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Minimizing the risk of sleep-related infant deaths
Sleep-related death is a cause of serious concern for the healthcare service providers and can be a devastating blow to the families of the baby. Examine the causes that may be leading to such unfortunate incidences and how to mitigate the risk
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September 2022
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Indian Pharma's future success depends on stringent quality control measures
Spurious drugs have become a serious issue worldwide, especially in India. According to USTR estimates nearly 20 percent of the drugs sold in India are counterfeit. Learn the steps that India must take to battle this menace and thus protect its image in the global pharmaceutical market
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September 2022
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Young football enthusiast undergoes meniscus transplant surgery
Meniscus transplant carried out to prevent knee replacement surgery at an early age
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September 2022
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Armstrong opens a new office in Bengaluru
Located in the prime area of Benson Town, the new office will help the company further its India business expansion plans
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September 2022
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India's Covid-19 vaccination crosses the 200 crore doses mark!
Just one week before completing her 75 years of Independence, India has achieved yet another landmark, thanks to the vision and dedication exhibited by her healthcare industry professionals!
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September 2022
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AFSTI hosts Ayansh conference in Mumbai
Lamp lighting by Dr Thara CM, Hon Secretary, AFST(I) Kollam Chapter, Dr Abdul Rasheed, President, AFST(I) Kollam Chapter, and Dr Basavaraja Mundalamani, Hon Treasurer, AFST(I); Dr. Alok Shrivastava, President, AFSTI, Dr N Bhaskar, Advisor (Science and Standards), FSSAI
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September 2022
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Mankind Pharma, NOTTO cohost organ donation awareness program
Mankind Pharma, in collaboration with National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), organized an organ donation awareness program in New Delhi. The program was conducted on the precincts of the World Organ Donation Day.
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September 2022
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12,000 families of Goa Police to be screened for breast cancer
Nearly 12,000 families allied to the Goa Police are being screened for breast cancer under the Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa initiative by cricketer Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan Foundation in collaboration with the SBI Foundation, Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, and the Government of Goa.
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September 2022
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Effect Of Covid-19 On Diabetes
The 7th Edition of International Update was held virtually from July 24th to July 26th 2020
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August 2020
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Indigenous ventilator to start human clinical trials at Manipal Hospitals
‘SwasthVayu’ is the first 'Made in India' non-invasive ventilator being developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru in collaboration with Dr. Satyanarayana, HOD, Pulmonology Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Lung Transplant Physician at Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru and Dr. Anurag Agarwal, Director of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology.
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August 2020
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Leveraging AI to combat COVID-19
How AI is being harnessed for diagnostics as well as drug discovery and re-positioning
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August 2020
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India's role in COVID-19 vaccine
Indian manufacturers have the ability to produce vaccines and pharmaceutical drugs at the lowest costs world-wide.
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August 2020
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Features of X-ray technology in COVID-19
A significant factor in the dependability of X-ray findings could be the time elapsing between the appearance of initial symptoms and the imaging procedure
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August 2020
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Novel technology for COVID-19 rapid test
The rapid test can be conducted in an ultra-low-cost portable device with the test results available within one hour
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August 2020
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Go green
A green hospital ensures faster recovery of patients by 15% and a reduction inpatient stay by 41%
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August 2020
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Products in health security to molecular diagnostics
Compact XL - Sample-to- PCR-ready system
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August 2020
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The path for hospitals through COVID-19
Hospitals need to identify and leverage new opportunities to care and generate sustainable opportunities
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August 2020
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COVID-19 and mental health
Being confined in the house has caused tremendous pressure and frustration
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August 2020
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Holistic Solutions For Diabetes Management Amid Covid-19
Digitalisation of services will ensure patients can still avail expert medical advice even during the lockdown
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July 2020
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Transform or Perish
Dr Alok Roy, Chair, FICCI Health Services Committee, and Chairman of Medica Group of Hospitals, on the news ways of engagement for hospitals
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