In a pioneering step for India’s biotechnology and precision medicine landscape, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras), in collaboration with the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), has established the country’s first Single Cell Omics Translational Research Laboratory. The state-of-the-art facility aims to accelerate breakthroughs
Held ahead of World Diabetes Day, the conference brought together top health experts to address prevention, management, and women’s health across life stages.“Diabetes has emerged as one of India’s most pressing public health challenges, demanding urgent preventive action. India today stands on the brink of a
Elon Musk-led Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX, is inching closer to its long-awaited India launch with a major partnership in Maharashtra aimed at boosting digital access across healthcare centers and remote regions. According to officials familiar with the development, Starlink has begun pilot connectivity
In a landmark move strengthening its international presence, Narayana Health, one of India’s largest and most respected healthcare providers, has announced the acquisition of UK-based Practice Plus Group (PPG), marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy.The acquisition, estimated at £160 million (approximately ₹1,700
The new dedicated stroke unit offers rapid diagnostics, multidisciplinary care and advanced treatment options for stroke patients, bringing critical neurological services closer to families in Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas In a critical step for neurological health in the region, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, has launched
FUJIFILM India has announced the launch of its FW500 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, marking a significant expansion in its diagnostics and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) portfolio. The new system is designed to deliver high accuracy, reliability, and speed in clinical testing, supporting laboratories and hospitals in enhancing
Indian health-tech innovator Qure.ai has achieved a major milestone with its AI-based chest X-ray screening tool for tuberculosis (TB) in children receiving CE Class IIb certification in Europe. The approval marks a breakthrough in the use of artificial intelligence for early and accurate TB detection
In a landmark move in the medical diagnostics sector, private equity firms Blackstone and TPG have announced plans to acquire Hologic, Inc., a leading medical technology company specializing in women's health diagnostics, for up to $18.3 billion, including debt. This deal represents the largest acquisition
In a groundbreaking advancement for neurodegenerative disease diagnostics, Roche and Eli Lilly have received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their blood-based test to detect Alzheimer’s disease, marking a major leap toward earlier, simpler, and more accessible diagnosis of the condition.The newly approved
Dr Upasana Garg, Regional Technical Chief, Apollo Diagnostics MumbaiCurrently, right from children to adults, all are glued to the screen. Indeed, the extended screen time can take a toll on the eyes. Hence, understand that early detection and preventive care are key in protecting vision,
