With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
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
The Telangana government has unveiled an ambitious strategy to position Hyderabad as a leading global drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovation hub, leveraging the city's established strengths in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research and life sciences. The proposed initiative aims to create an integrated ecosystem that supports the
The Gujarat government has outlined an ambitious roadmap to establish the state as a leading biomanufacturing and biotechnology hub by 2030, leveraging its strong pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate growth in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, industrial biotechnology and advanced healthcare manufacturing. The initiative forms part of
Mankind Pharma has announced a strategic collaboration with Denovo Sciences to launch an AI-led drug discovery programme, marking an important step in the company’s focus on innovation driven and technology enabled research and development. The partnership will bring together Mankind Pharma’s strong R&D capabilities, experimental validation
Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, has launched India's first government run AI powered 'Lazy Eye' Clinic in collaboration with health technology company Bynocs, marking a significant milestone in the integration of digital therapeutics into the country's public healthcare system. The initiative aims to improve access to
Dr. Adithyakrishna Srirangaprasad, Associate Consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Double Road Unit, Bengaluru. Cancer treatment has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. While the primary goal has always been to control the disease and improve survival, there is now an equally important
A new study has raised concerns about the long term kidney health of people living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who are prescribed certain commonly used blood pressure medications. Researchers found that some antihypertensive drugs may be associated with worse kidney outcomes, highlighting the need
A growing shortage of critical chemotherapy medicines is beginning to impact cancer treatment across India, with hospitals reporting dwindling inventories and patients struggling to access life-saving drugs. Oncologists and healthcare providers have warned that prolonged supply disruptions could affect treatment schedules and potentially compromise outcomes
Migraines are far more than just severe headaches. Affecting millions of people worldwide, they can cause intense throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound, often disrupting daily life and productivity. Health experts say that while migraines cannot always be prevented, simple lifestyle
