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WINNING THE WAR ON CANCER
Rising at an alarming rate, cancer is a major healthcare concern in India today. Top oncologists and domain experts share ways to deal with this menace
Fortis Escorts treats 2-year-old with rare neuro disorder
Doctors at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad treated a two-year-old with a rare neurological disorder (lipomyelomeningocele with spinal dysraphism)..
ASG Eye Hospitals enters Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
ASG Eye Hospitals recently announced partnerships with two eye hospitals: Kapil Eye Hospital in Ambala, Haryana and Garg Ophthalmic Center in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Apollo launches vertigo, balance disorder clinic
Apollo has launched vertigo and balance disorder clinic in its hospital in Hyderabad. Being one of the most underdiagnosed problems worldwide, this clinic is meant to bring a change in the way vertigo is perceived and treated in the country.
HCG launches Al-based adaptive radiation treatment
HCG Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru has launched Varian Ethos therapy, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solution to increase the capability, flexibility and efficiency of radiotherapy.
Wockhardt Hospitals spreads road safety message
Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road and Mira-Bhayander Traffic Police jointly organized multiple activities to highlight the importance of road safety.
One-third of those tested for HbAlc are diabetic - Tata 1mg
Tata Img, a digital healthcare platform, shared that one-third of the people who tested for HbAlc at Tata Img labs, were found to have diabetes.
Heart Health During Pregnancy
What happens when certain heart problems are diagnosed during pregnancy? Is it safe to plan a pregnancy when you already have a heart problem? Here are some highlights one should know
Relationship Between Infertility And PCOS
According to research, PCOS affects between 5 and 13 percent of reproductive-aged women. However, it can be treated with medication in most cases. Examine in what manner infertility and PCOS effect each other
Future-Ready Healthcare: Technology Is The Answer
Besides saving human lives, the healthcare industry is also challenged by uncertain external environment. Being future ready with the help of the right technology tools is the answer
PLI scheme: Industry R&D focus, widening bats for of scope
Aimed at achieving Aatma Nirbharta (self-reliance) in pharmaceutical manufacturing, the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme is welcome by all, but with a few additional expectations
'AI will help radiologists take timely, informed decisions'
Being at the core of innovation, technology connects data and people. It helps us understand the customer pain-points to provide personalized solutions, says Arvind Vaishnav, Vice President, Head of Philips Innovation Campus, in an interview to Sujatha Vishnuraj. Excerpts of the interview:
Picture perfect: PACS and VNA market up-close
The Indian healthcare industry is experiencing exciting patient care transformation possibilities. PACS and VNA are reshaping the medical imaging landscape by transcending time and distance barriers.
ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY: TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH AHEAD
The champions of robot-assisted surgery RAS), the top surgeons from all over India, discuss why and how RAS will witness a revolutionary growth very soon
39-year-old woman survives complex heart surgery
Deepikaben, 39, a resident of Valsad in Gujarat, was diagnosed with an unusual heart disease.
Octogenarian beats the odds of liver resection surgery
An 87-year-old woman from Karjat, a town located in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, traveled to Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, with an MRI report of her liver.
Key late-stage drugs projected to hit market in '23
Citeline has recently published the Key Potential Drug Launches in 2023 report sharing insights on a longer-term outlook of some key late-stage drugs projected to hit the market in 2023.
Tech solutions for the differently abled
Tata Power Community Development Trust hosted a one-day experiential showcase where 13 tech solutions that aid people with disabilities were demonstrated live to participants.
Charak Pharma to offer 10 lakh grant to women entrepreneurs
Charak Pharma is inviting business cases for its latest initiative, Moha: Stand on Your Feet, which will reward the best business case with a grant of 10 lakh to encourage women entrepreneurs.
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,
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
'Reverse aging with bio-hacking'
Sajeev Nair, Founder & Chairman, Vieroots Wellness Solutions.
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
The medicinal value of breastfeeding
Examine how breastfeeding works as a preventive medicine for the mother and the offspring
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