Sheffield researchers awarded £3.1 mn funding to pioneer new drugs and treatments
Sheffield was one of only 23 research centres across England awarded the funding, which will see its status as a designated NIHR Clinical Research Facility renewed for a further five years Researchers at Sheffield Teaching Ho
Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association partners with Asian Harmonization Working Party
APACMed has been formally accepted as an Official Liaison Member of AHWP The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), representing manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment, devices and in-vitro diagnosti
Aditya Birla Health Insurance launched
To adopt a multi-channel distribution model to expand its reach across the tier-1 cities Aditya Birla Financial Services Group has launched its health insurance arm under the brand Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co Ltd (ABHICL
Columbia Asia awards good samaritans
Recognises work towards road safety and for helping fellow citizens in an accident Columbia Asia Hospitals, in association with the Bangalore Traffic Police, awarded three good samaritans, and felicitated 10 others (in the in
Apollo Cancer Institutes, Hyderabad launches ‘Tomotherapy’
Tomotherapy targets cancer tumour with highest precision, spares the healthy tissue
Conference on ‘Rural Health and Sustainable Development in India’ held in New Delhi
The conference was organised by Indian Medical Association in collaboration with Bharat Niti INHR University Jaipur and Government of Assam
South-East Asia countries to set up fund for health emergencies preparedness
A resolution was passed, which called for promoting physical activity across the region
AiMeD welcomes govt’s move on ‘Ethical Marketing Code’ for medical device companies
According to AiMed, the proposed ‘Code’ will help curb many unethical practices currently being practiced by deep pocketed players to the detriment of Indian patients
GrowthStory backed health-tech startup Grow Fit acquires Drink King
Expands into functional beverages
Cambridge Consultants develops Viewi optical to combat glaucoma
The Viewi technology performs test at a fraction of the cost, around £20 rather than £20,000 for the clinical device
Dr Jagprag Singh Gujral appointed COO of Global Hospitals
He will be based in Parkway Pantai’s corporate headquarters in Hyderabad
Artificial intelligence could improve diagnostic power of lung function tests: Study
Researchers included data from 968 people who were undergoing complete lung function testing for the first time
Govt should consider levying additional tax on products with high sugar, sodium, salt or tobacco content: IMA and HCFI
The first and foremost step is to raise awareness about the increasing burden of lifestyle diseases in the country and find ways to prevent them
Health minister launches ‘Mera Aspataal/ My Hospital’ initiative
The initiative was launched at the third National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Facilities held at Tirupati
Medica Hospitals: Promoting excellence through innovation
The hospital’s critical care unit is among the most advanced in the country, equipped with the latest support devices and a very experienced and skilled clinical team
Medtronic appoints Madan Krishnan as Vice President for Indian Sub-continent
Krishnan will lead Medtronic ISC business, which includes India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal
JP Nadda leads yoga session at 69th WHO SEARO meeting
Nadda was accompanied by health ministers of several nations in Colombo
Labsystems Diagnostics, Shimadzu Corporation in alliance
Labsystems also announced the availability of its new generation NeoMass AAAC
AiMeD proposes complete ban on import of pre-owned and refurbished medical equipment
Cites serious health safety issues and adverse impact on domestic manufacturing
MoHFW launches biggest Leprosy Case Detection Campaign
The fortnight-long campaign will cover 1656 blocks/urban areas of these districts and screen a total of 32 crore people for leprosy
Dalmia Medicare forays into diagnostic industry
Plans to expand pan India in the next two years
WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free
Sri Lanka is the second country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate malaria after Maldives
Fresenius Medical Care acquires stake in Sandor Nephro Services
The acquisition will help the brand create the largest international dialysis chain spread across India Fresenius Medical Care, dialysis products and services provider, has acquired 85 per cent of equity interest in Indian di
India-Africa Health Sciences Meet held in New Delhi
The meet offered a common platform to policy makers, technocrats, scientists, medical specialists, researchers and industry leaders from the two regions A three-day ‘India-Africa Health Sciences Meet’ was recentl
IMA and HCFI release advisory on sugar intake in the age group of 2-18 years
The advisory is in line with American Heart Association guidelines which also mentions that people within this age group should consume less than six teaspoons of added sugars in a day Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Hea
Grand Thorton with CII release paper on Indian medical technology sector
The paper attempts to provide an insight into various updates on regulatory, technology and market fronts Grand Thorton in collaboration with CII Medical Technology Division have released a concept paper tilted ‘Meeting
Cochlear launches first off-the-ear hearing device
Kanso includes state-of-the-art Cochlear True Wireless technology
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