A significant proportion of Indians aged above 50 years continue to remain underinsured despite having health insurance, exposing them to substantial financial risks during medical emergencies, according to a new analysis of more than one lakh health insurance policyholders. The findings highlight that inadequate coverage,
What started as persistent headaches soon became a life-altering diagnosis for a 22-year-old woman when her sudden seizure led to the diagnosis of a concerning, large brain tumor. Headed by Dr. Sunil Kutty, Consultant Neurosurgeon, the team was successfully able to remove the tumor using a neuronavigation technology, allowing the young woman
A diarrhoeal outbreak in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has been traced to E. coli contaminated drinking water that was being sold illegally, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and launch an investigation into unauthorized water distribution practices. The incident has raised fresh concerns over drinking water
Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Singapore's investment firm Temasek, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is targeting a stock market debut in late July or early August 2026. The listing is
In a significant milestone for India's medical technology sector, Vadodara based Mediyant Technologies has secured USFDA 510(k) clearance and a Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) Class C manufacturing licence for what is being recognized as India's first indigenously manufactured heart lung machine. The achievement
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai, has become the first hospital in Tamil Nadu to implement AI powered continuous patient monitoring across all inpatient beds, marking a significant advancement in the integration of artificial intelligence into hospital care and patient safety systems. The hospital has deployed a wearable,
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has leveraged blockchain enabled digital technology to streamline recruitment and fill nearly 460 vacancies, including around 370 faculty positions at AIIMS New Delhi and the AIIMS Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) Campus. According
Mental health disorders continue to pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that around 280 million people live with depression globally. While effective medications are available, identifying the right treatment often remains a lengthy trial and error process,
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. has signed an agreement to establish a 300 bed multi speciality hospital in Odisha, marking a significant expansion of its healthcare network in eastern India. The proposed facility will be located at Dion Riverside Township, Trishulia, Cuttack, and is expected to enhance
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an innovative "placenta on chip" platform, a breakthrough biomedical technology designed to improve the understanding of foetal development, maternal health and pregnancy related complications. The microfluidic device replicates the structure and function of the
