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Study reveals role of Ayurvedic Whole System in management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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BioSpectrum India Oct 2024

A new scientific study has revealed the significant effectiveness of the Ayurvedic Whole System (AWS) in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting millions worldwide.

Study reveals role of Ayurvedic Whole System in management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

This pioneering research demonstrates that AWS not only alleviates the symptoms of RA but also induces a metabolic shift towards normalisation in patients, offering a promising complementary approach to conventional treatments. The study was conducted by a group of senior

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Labour codes: Standardising compliance for life sciences sector

The Government has consolidated 29 labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes. This move for across sectors is being seen as labour-friendly; however, a certain section of society seems to be wary. Experts from the life sciences sector welcome the new move on one hand, but express concern about the likely challenges.

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February 2026

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An affordable diagnostic kit can be a profitable business in India, but profitability and impact must go hand in hand”

Cervical Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in India with more than 80,000 women losing their lives every year to the disease despite it being curable, if detected in early stages. Started in 2020, Pragmatech Healthcare Solutions, a biotech startup from Vadodara, launched CERVICHECK, India's first CDSCO approved at-home, self-sampling kit for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) screening to bring Cervical Cancer Screening to every woman across the country. Recently it received the Infosys Foundation Aarohan Social Innovations Award under the Jury's Special Awards category. In an interview with BioSpectrum India Anirban Palit, Managing Director and Co-founder, Pragmatech shared his thoughts about the award and his plan and business model for the company. Edited excerpts;

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4 mins

February 2026

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AI fuels new era of cancer detection

As the world stands at the cusp of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution, the Indian government has established regulatory guidelines for AI driven cancer detection and diagnostic software, categorising it alongside medical devices. These new regulations will require Al-based cancer detection tools, currently in use at various hospitals and diagnostic centres, to secure regulatory approval before widespread deployment. Simultaneously, India is experiencing a surge in startups offering Al-driven cancer screening solutions, often touting early-detection capabilities. Let's find out how these new regulatory developments can foster innovations to combat cancer in the long run.

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6 mins

February 2026

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"Without intervention, heat stress will continue to erode productivity, income and worker health at a national scale"

Founded in 2024 in Chennai, Sukoontech Solutions Private Limited, by Phalgun Vyas, is redefining wearable comfort through customised, temperature-regulating clothing. Addressing the serious challenge of occupational heat stress that affects workforce health and productivity across industries, Sukoon is pioneering smart solutions for extreme environments. Its innovative cooling wearables, including a smart jacket powered by a Digital Hybrid-IDEC mechanism, enhance safety and performance in high-heat conditions. Recently, it received the Infosys Foundation Aarohan Social Innovations Award under the Jury's Special Awards category. In an interview with BioSpectrum India Phalgun Vyas, Founder & CEO, Sukoontech Solutions shared his vision and journey. Edited excerpts;

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4 mins

February 2026

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Simple, frequent and non-negotiable monitoring alone can prevent a significant share of waterborne disease

CLUIX Private Limited, a New Delhi-based deep-tech cleantech startup, is redefining water quality monitoring through its AI- and IoT-enabled solutions that ensure safe and accessible water for communities and industries alike. Recently, CLUIX received the Infosys Foundation Aarohan Social Innovations Award, recognising its impactful innovation in the water and sustainability space. In an interview with BioSpectrum India Chitranjan Singh, Founder & Chairman of CLUIX, shared his entrepreneurial journey, leadership vision, and the mission driving this nationally acclaimed innovation. Edited excerpts;

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4 mins

February 2026

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Uncompromising on Quality: Schedule M Hits Small Pharma

The implementation of the revised Schedule M standards marks a defining moment for India's pharmaceutical industry. Intended to align domestic manufacturing with global Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Schedule M under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, seeks to strengthen quality assurance, enhance patient safety, and bolster India's international credibility.

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2 mins

February 2026

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Building Breakthrough Medical Devices

Dr Ria Khurana founded RNT Health Insights, a Chandigarh-based healthtech startup specialising in Al-assisted diagnostic solutions for the accurate detection of pathologies during endoscopic procedures, in 2022 along with Dr Tanmaya Gulati.

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January 2026

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Bridging classical epidemiology with modern science

A physician scientist with a MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, (University of Delhi), a post-graduation in Paediatrics and a PhD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Prof.Shinjini Bhatnagar served as Professor of Eminence at Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) until February 2023 and was subsequently appointed Distinguished Professor at THSTI until May 2025.

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2 mins

January 2026

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"AI, Automation & Analytics: A new era of modern microbiology testing!"

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is undergoing a paradigm shift.

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January 2026

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The CRISPR Moment

CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) technology is ushering in a new era of gene and cell therapy, offering more precision and potential for treating genetic disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases.

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2 mins

January 2026

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