In a landmark medical feat, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Bharat Shah, Dr. Shruti Tapiawala, Dr. Pradeep Rao, Dr. Jitendra Jagtap, and at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, successfully performed the city’s first HLA compatible, acceptable mismatch domino kidney transplant of the year. This extraordinary
The Chhattisgarh government has achieved a significant milestone by distributing medical supplies worth ₹259.7 crore within a span of nine months. This unprecedented accomplishment underscores the state's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality for its residents.Strategic Healthcare InitiativesUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh
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
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
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+
The Global Health Research Council (GHRC) has issued a compelling recommendation for the expansion of rehabilitation homes dedicated to mental health patients in India. This initiative aims to address the escalating demand for comprehensive mental health services and to bridge the existing treatment gap in
The Allahabad High Court has issued a directive to the Uttar Pradesh government to implement a comprehensive policy aimed at prohibiting private practice among government-appointed doctors. This move seeks to ensure that medical professionals fulfill their duties within public healthcare institutions, thereby enhancing patient care
