The World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office has congratulated the Government of India on the national launch of its Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, describing it as a landmark step in the fight against cervical cancer and a significant contribution to regional and global
Aster Whitefield Hospital, in association with Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor, inaugurated Karnataka’s first Mobile Epilepsy Van under its flagship EPIC (Epilepsy Prevention and Integrated Care) program, aimed at reducing the epilepsy treatment gap in rural and underserved communities.The launch was graced by the Chief Guest, Ramesh Aravind, Kannada
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Indore have achieved a significant breakthrough in early cancer diagnostics by developing an advanced artificial intelligence system capable of detecting breast and cervical cancers with exceptionally high accuracy. The innovation promises to support clinicians in identifying cancerous changes more
Dr. Sai Vivek V, Consultant - Medical Oncology and Haemato - OncologyUntil recently, the root cause of cachexia was identified as the inflammatory mediators producedeither by the tumour itself or the body. However, a new stream of research is about to upend thisconventional wisdom, with
Advanced HIPECSuccessfully recovered patientDoctors at KIMS Seethammadhara successfully performed anearly nine-hour-long advanced surgical procedure on a 42-year-old woman suffering from ovariancancer, using cytoreductive surgery combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy(HIPEC).Addressing the media, surgical oncologist Dr. Krovvidi Lakshminarayana Rao said the patient, ahomemaker from Visakhapatnam, was admitted
Syngene International, a global contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO), today announced the extension of its long-standing strategic collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb through 2035. The expanded agreement broadens the scope of integrated services across the drug development lifecycle spanning discovery (chemistry, biology, drug
In a move aimed at supporting India’s fast-growing medical device industry, the Government of India has announced the alignment of packaging and labeling rules for medical devices, easing compliance requirements and promoting regulatory clarity for manufacturers.The Department of Consumer Affairs, in coordination with the Central
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant - Dermatology, Aster Whitefield HospitalSkincare due is gaining popularity for its anti- and skin-brightening benefits, making it a go-to choice for healthier, glowing skin, says a dermatologistA growing number of people between the ages of 20 and 40 we turning to
To conduct Forefront Refractive Surgery CourseNethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, collaborates with London Vision Clinic (LoVC), to conduct the Forefront Refractive Surgery Course (APAC Edition) in Bengaluru, India. The course is aimed at advancing ophthalmic education by enhancing the skills of practitioners in refractive
Recognised for pioneering academic initiatives and empowering medical students through live surgical demonstrationsIn a proud moment, Zen Multispeciality Hospital has been conferred with the prestigious CII WR Health Innovation Award 2025 at the Hospital Tech 2025 conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
