In a decisive move to safeguard patient health, the West Bengal government has prohibited the use of ten intravenous (IV) fluids across all state-run hospitals. This action follows the tragic death of a young mother and critical illness of several others at Midnapore Medical College
Recent studies have revealed that surgical site infection (SSI) rates in India are significantly higher compared to many high-income countries (HICs), posing a substantial challenge to patient safety and healthcare quality nationwide.Higher SSI Rates in IndiaWhile global SSI rates range from 0.5% to 15%, studies
Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, today announced the launch of its Insignia® Hip Stem in India. Insignia is engineered to optimize patient fit and enable surgeon ease of implantation for total hip and hemiarthroplasty procedures. It is compatible with Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics™ utilizing
Advancing Rare Condition Care: 22nd Global and 13th Indian Portal Cavernoma Case Treated-Life-Saving 49-Minute Surgery for Rare Portal Cavernoma and Gallbladder Stone CaseIn a significant medical achievement, the Minimal Access Smart Surgery Hospital (MASSH) in Chirag Enclave successfully completed a life-saving surgery on a
TSCS achieves great milestone by collecting 314 blood units at the Mega Blood Donation Camp with the support of Agarwal Samaj membersAgarwal Samaj Telangana, in collaboration with The Hyderabad Cutpiece Cloth Merchant Association and Wholesale Art Silk Cloth Merchant Association, organized a successful blood donation
Recent studies indicate a concerning trend in India's healthcare landscape: the number of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer is projected to increase by 50,000 annually throughout this decade. This escalation is anticipated to impose an average economic burden of $19.55 billion each year.Study InsightsPublished
The Indian medical device industry is set to undergo significant transformation as regulatory authorities introduce a new classification system aimed at simplifying approval processes. This initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-market for medical devices, and bolster the growth of the healthcare sector.The Central
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, leaders from India's healthcare sector are advocating for substantial increases in public healthcare spending and the introduction of innovation incentives to address the nation's evolving health challenges. The call emphasizes the need for strategic reforms, standardized practices, and advanced
The Telerobotic-assisted Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting procedure was successfully completed in 58 minutes, with exceptional precision and a total latency of less than 35-40 milliseconds (1/20th of a second) The world’s first Robotic Beating Heart Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB) was performed
Neuberg Diagnostics, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chennai, has rapidly emerged as the fastest-growing, largest integrated diagnostics player in the country and one of the top 4 largest diagnostics providers of Indian origin. With an extensive network spanning over 10,000 touch points and 250+
