A new organic molecule designed by scientists from Hyderabad, Mangalore and Manipal comes as a boon to childless couples as it boosts the competence of sperms used for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). This molecule known as mPTX has been created by Rajakumara Eerappa’s group from
Aims to increase accessibility for vaccination in the city and amongst residents in the suburbs. First lab to begin vaccination in Mumbai SRL Diagnostics, one of India's largest diagnostic chains have opened their COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kolkata and Mumbai to boost vaccination accessibility. A team
Learn to light candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest meaning. What was your rationale behind your career move? Success doesn’t come easy and is never final. Rather the courage to continue
Doctors at New Delhi’s Apollo Hospital performed a rare feat by removing a tumour from an infant’s heart. The growth was actually greater in size than the heart itself. Dr Rajesh Sharma, senior paediatric cardiac surgeon at Apollo, said it took them almost two hours to
The most recent wave of Covid-19 cases in the South Asian subcontinent are trickier to negotiate because of an increase in dengue, a mosquito-transmitted virus. The spike in dengue cases is worsening the load of hospitals that are already over-burdened. For instance Sri Lanka reported
Hepatitis C is a disease that has few early symptoms, is difficult to diagnose, but is a stealthy silent killer. Now the Malaysian government has registered a first-of-its-kind drug for the dreaded disease, offering hope to millions who seek an affordable and accessible treatment for
Good news for Indians working in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, but stranded in India on account of the Covid pandemic. Travel to the Emirates was suspended in April. On Monday the administration in the UAE gave recognition to Indian vaccines and allowed Indians working
New generation absorbable stent offers a new light to angioplasty patients With an aspiration to be at the forefront to introduce the latest technology in healthcare, Medica Superspecialty Hospital the largest chain of private hospitals in Eastern India has taken a giant leap in the field of angioplasty
The Quality Council of India recently launched a local medical device certification scheme called ICMED plus, re-specifying the requirements for a quality management system for Medical devices in India which were already existing in MDR 2017 and ISO 13485. Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), which
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 57 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the National Medical Commission has published the DRAFT POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS 2021, which is against the autonomy and envisioned role of the States in working towards the Public
