Boston Scientific’s Watchman device, designed to prevent stroke by closing off the left atrial appendage in the heart, has recently come under scrutiny after the FDA flagged safety concerns linked to its use. As of July30, 2025, Boston Scientific has reported 120 serious injuries and
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarters has extended full support to its Haryana unit as the latter fights against delays in payments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. IMA Haryana represents nearly 650 private hospitals empanelled under this flagship central government health coverage program, which provides
In a nation where lakhs await life-saving transplants due to the unavailability of the desired organ, Sahyadri Hospitals has launched ‘Zindagi Milegi Dobara’, an initiative aimed at increasing public awareness and encouraging citizens to pledge for organ donation. India has one of the lowest organ
Multiple stones in the pancreas - Swollen pancreatic duct due to stones - Problem resolved through Frey’s Procedure by KIMS doctors Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis is a very rare condition in children, characterized by the formation of stones in the pancreas over a prolonged period. In South India, it
Fortis Healthcare Ltd has reported a robust 57% jump in net profit, reaching ₹260 crore for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year 2025, compared to ₹166 crore in the same period last year. The impressive performance reflects the company's strong operational efficiencies and
In a significant global health development, India has extended its support and contributions to the London Resolution, an international commitment aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The resolution, endorsed by over 40 countries, was unveiled at a high-level global forum in London focused on preserving
Apollo AyurVAID, India’s leading chain of precision Ayurveda hospitals and a pioneer in integrative medicine, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), an autonomous R&D institution under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology
BFI announces ₹20 Cr National Science Prizes, Padma Shri Dr. Bhargava and Dr. Chandru receive Lifetime Achievement awards Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised India's strong commitment to building a "Healthy and Inclusive India The i3 Summit - Vimarsh 2025, a premier science conclave organized by a catalyst
Ravishankar Gopalakrishnan, Group Chief Operating Officer & Wholetime Director, Medikabazaar penned down: India’s healthcare ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and with it comes an urgent need to modernise the medical logistics infrastructure that supports it. According to a report by Grand View Research, the healthcare supply chain
Disease caused by alcohol, viruses, and fatty liver Timely screening enables treatment Low-cost treatment with quick results Be alert when symptoms appear Advice from Kamineni Hospital doctors on World Hepatitis Day The liver is one of the most vital organs in our body. Inflammation of the
