New Delhi: Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL), a leading healthcare provider in Asia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Indonesia’s Mayapada Healthcare Group, aimed
Kolkata: Bardhaman town on Thursday night when a dispute over alleged inadequate medical services escalated into violence, police said. A group of people attacked doctors,
Lucknow: To ensure efficient treatment for critically ill patients, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has deployed five casualty medical officers at its Trauma Centre. These
The Food and Drug Administration had in April 2022 proposed to ban the sale of flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes after several health advocacy groups
Sasaram: Lack of trained technicians has rendered advanced medical equipment, worth crores of rupees, useless at the Sasaram Sadar Hospital. Despite being installed over five
Lucknow: KGMU has launched a dedicated gynae oncology department that will provide specialised care under one roof, as gynaecological related cancers remain a significant cause
Dehradun: Patients were left in a lurch on Thursday as regular healthcare services were suspended across govt hospitals due to polling for the urban local
A new AI-assisted method could help diagnose breast cancers at very early stages, but the work still needs large-scale testing to be used in hospitals.
Mumbai: Lilavati Hospital has announced the establishment of a new Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai, a 300-bed facility aimed at enhancing cancer treatment capabilities in
New Delhi: Gleneagles Hospitals in Parel, Mumbai, has introduced a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and enhanced obstetrics services to support maternal and newborn healthcare.
Mandya: DC Kumara carried out an impromptu inspection at MIMS Hospital to evaluate patient care conditions and basic amenities, here on Wednesday. He advised the
Kolkata: Sanjay Roy responded “I can’t say” to 56 out of 104 questions from prosecution, but said “yes” when asked if he was the person
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday said it would hear the CBI, the victim’s family and the convict before deciding on the admission of
Latur: A senior official at the Tata Trusts has said efforts were being made to establish an advanced hospital in Maharashtra’s Latur for cancer patients
Jaipur: Several crucial healthcare laws passed by the state legislature in recent years remain inactive. While the rules for the Right to Health Act, 2022,
How many times have you skipped lunch because of an important meeting? Or grabbed a burger on the way home because you are too tired
New Delhi: AIIMS Delhi recently reported a case involving a man in his 20s, a physical trainer, who was unable to lift the front part
New Delhi: The Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals, and the University of Leicester, UK, have jointly established the Centre for Digital Health and Precision Medicine (CDHPM)
Kolkata: How can’t a PGT doctor’s rape and murder inside a hospital be considered a rarest of rare crime, asked the medical fraternity here, which
Hyderabad: A healthcare crisis is unfolding across Telangana as numerous hospitals, excluding those in the greater Hyderabad area, have stopped accepting Aarogyasri beneficiaries due to
Madikeri: State govt has sanctioned Rs 78.1 crore for the construction of a new building at the District Hospital in Madikeri. The project work will
New Delhi: Jupiter Life Line Hospitals (Jupiter Hospital) on Monday said it has acquired a land parcel of 8,433 square meters in Ghodbunder-Mira Road in
Kolkata: Bangladeshi patients have started trickling back to some Kolkata hospitals after a lean period of five months despite tensions at the border, bringing a
Chennai: Healthcare major Iswarya Health Pvt Ltd which has been operating Iswarya Fertility Centre for over three decades inaugurated its first 400-bed super speciality Iswarya
New Delhi: MedLern and NATHEALTH have introduced the Digital Health Master Class (DHMC), a workshop series aimed at encouraging the adoption of digital technology in
Kolhapur: The anti-encroachment drive on the premises of the Chhatrapati Pramila Raje Civil Hospital, which started on Sunday morning, was stopped after MLA Rajesh Kshirsagar
Bhopal: The CAG reports also highlights the need to increase expenditure on primary healthcare and make concerted efforts to reach set targets for public health
Nagpur: In a remarkable achievement, AIIMS Nagpur successfully treated a 26-year-old MBBS student suffering from synovial cell sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting the
Bengaluru: Despite improvements in drug availability, govt-run hospitals continue to reel under severe staff shortages, raising concerns about the state’s healthcare infrastructure. Acute vacancies —
Midnapore: Junior doctors at the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) called off their ‘cease work’ protest, with services gradually returning to normalcy at the
Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is moving forward with plans to expand its trauma centre after the govt’s expenditure finance committee approved the proposal.
Kolkata: A private hospital in the city launched its rooftop helipad with a successful trial run on Friday. An Agusta 109 SP helicopter took off
Mumbai: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH) in Mumbai has achieved a significant milestone by receiving certification for its endometriosis clinic from the European Endometriosis League
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Lucknow: Patients with osteoarthritis are at a higher risk of requiring knee replacement surgery if the condition is not effectively managed. This was highlighted by
Kolkata: A day after the West Bengal government suspended 12 doctors including six postgraduate trainees of the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) holding them
Hyderabad: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to pose a significant health challenge globally and in India, where they are the leading cause of death and disability.
Cancer care in India has made remarkable progress, with the government taking significant steps to improve accessibility and affordability. The exemption of three cancer medicines
While mental health issues are being discussed increasingly, mental health care for children and primary caregivers remains under-addressed/overlooked. Mental Health(Image by Freepik) A report, National
Bangalore: Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore, has successfully completed 500 robotic surgeries across multiple specialties. Building on this achievement, the hospital has introduced the Mako Robotic Joint
Pilibhit: A newborn died at birth at a private hospital in Kheri district following which an FIR was filed on Tuesday against five doctors, including
Mumbai: With one in three adults in India affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), KEM Hospital is launching a dedicated clinic to meet the
Ahmedabad: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a bone and tissue bank at the Krishna Shalby Hospital in the city. The hospital authorities
Kolkata: The West Bengal CID quizzed a senior doctor and junior medics who were on duty at the gynaecology department of a state-run hospital, where
New Delhi: Footprints, a preschool and daycare chain announces a strategic collaboration with Motherhood Hospitals. This partnership aims to enhance community wellness and provide valuable
New Delhi: An Oregon cancer patient’s wife has filed a lawsuit against the hospital and doctor, alleging her ‘awake’ husband’s face caught on fire, leaving
Mumbai: A multidisciplinary team at Gleneagles Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, carried out the city’s first HLA(Human Leukocyte Antigen)-compatible domino kidney transplant of the year. The
Jaipur: Two unique instances of tele-surgery have emerged in the city, advancing beyond conventional telemedicine consultations. A cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) specialist conducted operations
Indore: The historic Robert Nursing Home in Indore is set to undergo a significant transformation while preserving its rich legacy, as an additional building will
New Delhi: Multispecialty AIG Hospitals will be investing Rs 800 crore in a new dedicated oncology centre here. The Board of AIG Hospitals has also
By Dietrich Knauth Bengaluru: Prospect Medical Group, which owns 16 U.S. hospitals, filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Saturday, seeking to sell East Coast
Rajouri: A five-year-old girl died and her five other siblings were admitted to a hospital after they fell seriously ill in a village in Jammu
Pune: Newly appointed health minister Prakash Abitkar has as part of his initial reforms announced that all private hospitals in the state, registered under the
Hyderabad: The Board of AIG Hospitals has approved the acquisition of a Proton Beam Therapy system. The hospital has signed an agreement with IBA, a
Hyderabad: The Board of AIG Hospitals has approved the acquisition of a Proton Beam Therapy system. The hospital has signed an agreement with IBA, a
Patna: Five months after the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Danapur Sub-Division Model Hospital, the facility remains non-functional due to delays in electricity supply and bureaucratic
In 2015, a devastating incident in Calicut left an indelible mark on society. Two sanitation workers tragically lost their lives while cleaning manholes, and a
Thiruvananthapuram: A 42-year-old dialysis patient residing at Menamkulam was defrauded of Rs 4 lakh by two persons offering a kidney. Kazhakkoottam police registered a case
New York: When researchers discovered enough proof that a medication used to treat bone marrow cancer and Kaposi sarcoma is safe and effective in treating
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate antibiotic Penicillin-G plant in Andhra Pradesh, three decades after the country’s last plant shut down.
Kolkata: While Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is being much talked about, doctors are seeing a good number of children requiring hospital care for those affected with
Bengaluru: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday alerted public health officials and clinicians about the potential risk for drug overdose among
Ahmedabad: Gujarat recorded its fourth and Ahmedabad its third case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) on Friday, after a nine-month-old boy admitted to a hospital tested
New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication for seizures. The company
New Delhi: India’s apex health research body, ICMR, will undertake a study to evaluate the efficacy of two Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) drugs in improving
New Delhi: The word ‘psychedelic’ evokes images of wild, mind-bending trips straight out of the 1960s. But what if the same ‘trippy’ substances used in
In an insightful interview with ETPharma’s Rashmi Mabiyan Kaur, Dr Ashish Gawde, Country Medical Director, Pharmaceuticals, South Asia, Bayer, discusses the significant challenges faced by
Gangavathi: The surging maternal mortality rate at Ballari district hospital prompted numerous pregnant women to seek medical care at Gangavathi’s 60-bed govt sub-division hospital. The
Biogen has been navigating a slow pick-up in sales for its Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi in the United States after concerns over cost, efficacy and side
Kolkata: A trial court is set to deliver the RG Kar rape-murder verdict on Jan 18, more than five months after a 31-year-old junior doctor
New Delhi: An eight-year-old from Sabarkantha was found infected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) on Friday, officials said. The number of human metapneumovirus cases in Gujarat
Raipur: Chhattisgarh government has issued a guideline to wear masks at crowded places and hospitals, for the public due to the insurgence of the Human
Ahmedabad: The city on Thursday recorded its second case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). An 80-year-old man from Vastrapur tested positive for HMPV, confirmed the health
Visakhapatnam: Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) set up a 20-bed special ward on Thursday to treat suspected human meta pneumovirus (HMPV) cases. VIMS director
Lucknow: As the concerns over the Human Metapneumovirus (HPMV) virus grows, a 56-year-old woman patient was found to be infected with the HMPV virus by
Bhagalpur: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) and Sadar hospital at Bhagalpur have geared up to tackle the threat of Human MetapneumoVirus (HMPV) that
Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal has issued guidelines concerning the rise of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, emphasizing preventative measures and public awareness, according to a
Kolkata: Five major Kolkata labs—some of them stand-alone facilities and some hospital-based—diagnosed 30-odd people with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Nov and Dec, ’24. All the
New Delhi: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday said that there is no case of HMPV virus in the state of Punjab so far.
Chandigarh: Amid growing concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, experts have assured that HMPV, a respiratory virus that circulates during winter and
Pune: Amid detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in parts of the country, the district administration of Pune in Maharashtra on Tuesday said necessary arrangements
Ahmedabad: Amid heightened global concerns regarding human metapneumovirus (HMPV), due to its symptoms and high infection rates, a hospital in Chandkheda was issued a notice
New Delhi: Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has asked the health and family welfare department to monitor trends and make arrangements in the city to
Jaipur: A two-month-old from Dungarpur who tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) on Dec 26 and was under treatment at an Ahmedabad hospital was discharged
New Delhi: NU Hospitals, a leading provider of nephrology and urology care, has announced the elimination of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission among maintenance hemodialysis
Jaipur: In view of the cold and seasonal diseases in the state, the Rajasthan health department has issued instructions to ensure separate OPD and IPD
After two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were recently reported in Karnataka as part of routine surveillance by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
New Delhi: Delhi government on Monday directed all the hospitals in the capital to remain fully prepared to manage a potential surge in respiratory illnesses
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Kolkata: Professors of non-clinical subjects like anatomy and physiology will now have to shoulder other hospital duties, including tending to patients admitted to state-run medical
Jaisalmer: A two-year-old girl, Rabina, died Saturday morning near the district govt hospital in Jaisalmer after being administered an injection by a private compounder at
Pune: The health department has now written to all medical officers in the state to conduct inspections of private hospitals, to check for overcharging, gaps
Coimbatore: The district consumer disputes redressal commission has directed a private hospital to pay a compensation of Rs10 lakh to a woman in a medical
New Delhi: Only a fourth of India’s population has access to stroke-ready hospitals, claims a new study. India sees nearly 1.5 million stroke cases every
Kolhapur: For 65-year-old Pandurang Ulpe, a speed breaker proved to be a life-saver after an ambulance carrying his “body” from the hospital crossed it and
Mangaluru: To support economically underprivileged patients, SDM Multispecialty Hospital launched a free dialysis scheme worth Rs 1.4 crore annually, said Hemavati V Heggade after inaugurating
Lucknow: Outpatient department registration at KGMU was disrupted on Wednesday morning due to server outage. The heavy influx of patients led to chaos at the
Hyderabad: Dr Bharati Kulkarni, an acclaimed physician-scientist took over as the Director of the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) on Wednesday. Dr Kulkarni has a
Mumbai: Mumbai Police has registered a First Information Report against the former trustees of the Lilavati Hospital here for alleged cheating to the tune of
Visakhapatnam: Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) has become the first govt hospital in the state to receive approval for liver transplantation, said its director,
The West Bengal government came under considerable strife, too, as the tragic incident led to demands by agitators for the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata
Lucknow: The first robotic bariatric surgery of Apollomedics Superspeciality Hospital, Lucknow, was done on a 38-year-old patient suffering from morbid obesity recently. Dr Ankur Saxena,
New Delhi: Aimed at improving the treatment and care provided to seriously ill patients, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, will set
Lucknow: The Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) will now be able to undertake high end molecular next generation sequencing tuberculosis testing
Mumbai: A video has surfaced showing former local corporator Ruksana Siddiqui at BMC-run Shatabdi Hospital in Govandi, shocked to discover an ECG being conducted on
New Delhi: The advent of AI is changing the conventional practices in healthcare and is leading to better health outcomes, and AIIMS is investing more
Lucknow: KGMU on Monday launched a bedside X-ray facility for critically ill patients in its Centenary Hospital Phase I and II and the Trauma Centre’s
Nagpur: Professor Dr Indrajit Khandekar has been selected by Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) as an expert for scrutinising medical negligence cases. Dr Vinky Rughwani, administartor
Mumbai: H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital recently released a study on tuberculosis in women. As per the study, in 2022, an estimated 10.6 million people fell
Berhampur: Authorities of Berhampur-based MKCG Medical College and Hostel on Sunday terminated four doctors, including an assistant professor and three senior residents from their services,
Visakhapatnam: King George Hospital in Visakhapantam has announced plans to develop a new casualty block with about Rs 35 crore, funded by a public sector
Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) introduced a new non-surgical procedure to remove common bile duct (CBD) stones, which occur when a gallstone is present
Varanasi: Doctors at the department of cardiology at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), successfully performed a complex ventricular septal defect
New Delhi: Fortis Healthcare Ltd on Friday announced the appointment of Leo Puri as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. Puri, who is an
Rajkot: For over a decade, 38-year-old Meena Savaliya (name changed) endured frequent nasal blockages and recurring headaches, attributing them to allergies triggering common cold symptoms.
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced the launch of “IMA AMR Smart Hospital Project,” an initiative to address the growing concern of
Prayagraj: In a remarkable feat, doctors at Narayan Swaroop Hospital in Mundera successfully operated on a newborn with a rare birth defect, giving him a
Gurgaon: A cheating case was registered against a Mathura-based doctor, his family members, and other associates for allegedly defrauding a Jamalpur resident of Rs 57.5
Rajouri: Five doctors have been suspended, and two senior doctors have been served show-cause notices at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s
As a nation and as a population, India shares with its South and South-East Asian neighbours the legacy of a heavy public health burden shaped
Kolkata: A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday upheld a December 20 order that allowed an organisation of doctors to hold a
Panaji: The Goa government has made it compulsory for all private hospitals in the state to reserve 20 per cent of their total beds for
Kolkata: A CFSL report on the RG Kar rape-murder case indicated that “evidence of possible struggle” between the victim and her assailant was not found
New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to explore genetic and
Kaslaburagi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday inaugurated a 371-bed facility of the Jayadeva hospital in Kalaburagi in the State highlighting it as an important
Bengaluru: Close on the heels of about two dozen lactating women dying in Raichur and Ballari districts, alleged distribution of substandard drugs to children has
Udhagamandalam: The Ooty Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday received an ambulance and a high-end echocardiogram machine worth Rs50 lakh. While the ambulance
Nagpur: Divisional Railway Hospital (DRH), Nagpur, inaugurated a dedicated Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS) Outpatient Department (OPD) for senior citizens. The facility was inaugurated
T’puram: The Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) has said that it is not responsible for hospital waste found in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. According to reports, large
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed an organisation of doctors to hold a demonstration from December 20 to 26 to press their demand
Rajkot: A 20-year-old woman from Junagadh accused a doctor at a private hospital in Rajkot of performing an unauthorized and allegedly negligent surgery on her
Kolkata: The parents of the RG Kar rape and murder victim have moved the Calcutta High Court on Thursday seeking a fresh probe into the
Ballari: Following the deaths of lactating mothers, the district hospital witnessed a substantial decrease in deliveries over the past six weeks. Concerned about the situation
Jaipur: A 23-year-old woman, a resident of Jaipur, who underwent a heart and lung transplant at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital on Sunday, died late
Raipur: At the Advanced Cardiac Institute of state-run Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, affiliated with Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, the Cardiology Department introduced
Rajgarh: The theft of an oxygen supply pipe at the state-run Rajgarh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh left 12 newborns in discomfort with breathing difficulties,
Kolkata: A Bangladeshi couple, whose nine-month-old son got a fresh lease of life after a Kolkata hospital treated him for a rare disease, is now
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has ordered a probe after a purported video of an occultist performing a ritual on an ICU patient and taking
Panaji: A year after launching the free IVF treatment facility, Goa Medical College on Tuesday announced the birth of its first IVF baby—a healthy baby
Tirunelveli: The Tirunelveli district administration has initiated criminal action against miscreants who dumped medical waste from Kerala in Suthamalli area of Tirunelveli district. State BJP
The rapid development of genetic engineering technologies has created multiple opportunities for treating genetic diseases and improving human health. However, genetic engineering technology poses ethical,
Kolkata: The police on Monday denied permission to the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJDF) to hold a demonstration from December 17 at a
Mumbai: Lupin Digital Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of pharmaceutical company Lupin Limited, has announced a collaboration with Europe-based Medicover Hospitals to provide state-of-the-art post-operative
New Delhi: A 25-year-old expectant mother experiencing pregnancy complications delivered her baby in an ambulance whilst being transported from a rural hospital to Thane, as
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Agra: Police registered cases against 11 alleged quacks in the district for providing medical treatment to patients without degrees or licences. In raids conducted by
Lucknow: KGMU on Monday introduced advanced Functional MRI (fMRI) services to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex brain conditions like tumours and trauma.
Kolkata: The police on Monday denied permission to the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJDF) to hold a demonstration from December 17 at a
Varanasi: A deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery procedure, lasting almost 8 hours, was performed by a team of doctors at the Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Institute
Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare, launched three personalised initiatives for cancer care: Precision Oncology Clinics; Aster Cancer Grid; and Onco Collect by the Dr Ramesh Nimmegadda
New Delhi: Metropolis Healthcare Limited, has introduced the UltraTouch™ Push Button Blood Collection Set (PBBCS) across its service network. Designed with a thinner needle, this
Kolkata: The West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJPD) was planning to begin a sit-in demonstration in the heart of Kolkata from Tuesday over the
New Delhi: Three and a half months after the launch of the National Medical Register (NMR) portal, less than 6,500 doctors have registered, and only
New Delhi: The waiting time for orthopaedic surgeries at AIIMS, Delhi has increased significantly from six months to 12 months. This dire situation is attributed
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Medical Council (TGMC) has issued notices to 40 doctors in the state for their association with quacks. Some of the doctors
Ahmedabad: The number of arrests in connection with the death of two Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana beneficiaries following botched up angioplasty procedures at a
Kolkata: A day after two key suspects in the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar hospital got bail, the Left parties
New Delhi: A live heart was transported through a green corridor from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road,
Pune: Quick money, a six-day work week, non-emergency duties and a relatively safer shift compared to their colleagues are among reasons why many MBBS doctors
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Junior doctors protest in Kolkata against bail granted to former Tala Police Station OC Abhijit Mondal and ex-RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh in
New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wipro GE Healthcare Pvt Ltd to create an
New Delhi: An advanced liver cirrhosis patient from Himachal Pradesh, who had complex dual obstruction in the food pipe, underwent a successful endoscopic treatment at
Kolkata: The Sealdah Court in West Bengal granted bail on Friday to former officer-in-charge of Tala Police Station, Abhijit Mondal, and ex-principal of RG Kar
Patna: In a significant move to enhance healthcare facilities for the railway employees of five divisions — Danapur, Sonepur, Samastipur, DDU, and Dhanbad under the
Bengaluru: The Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (Phana) in Karnataka conferred Apollo Hospitals’ founder-chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy with ‘Man of the Millennial’ award
Hyderabad: Cyberabad economic offences wing registered a case against three persons from Kolkata for allegedly duping a woman from Hyderabad of Rs 80 lakh under
Thiruvananthapuram: The Emergency Medicine Department at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital has been selected by the central government as a Centre of Excellence. It is
New Delhi: A 63-year-old woman, who was afflicted with a rare disorder, called abdominal elephantiasis, for 10 years, underwent a complex tummy tuck operation in
Kolkata: The ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh has adversely impacted the inflow of patients from the neighbouring country to Kolkata hospitals primarily due to delays
Kolkata: Senior advocate Vrinda Grover will no longer be representing the R G Kar Medical College rape-murder victim’s family, sources said on Thursday. They said
RMLIMS director and chief guest for the occasion, Prof CM Singh said, "Low vision in patients arises from various health issues, including glaucoma, age-related macular
New Delhi: Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) successfully performed a surgery to remove a 9.2-kg tumour from a 49-year-old woman with
New Delhi: Delhi AIIMS on Tuesday announced a new formal mechanism to gather patients’ feedback on the hospital’s therapeutic and general diets given in their
Coimbatore: More than 10 months after it was inaugurated by PM Modi, the ESI hospital in Tirupur is yet to be fully operational, causing difficulties
In September, two Nipah deaths were reported in Kerala. This was the fourth outbreak of the zoonotic disease in the State since 2018. The Nipah
Kolkata: A sizable proportion of ‘medical tourists’ from Bangladesh to Kolkata may now be giving the city a miss in favour of Southeast Asian countries,
One of the biggest ironies of present times is that a substantial number of people still go hungry, without the required calorie and nutrient intake,
Bengaluru: Ambulance drivers misusing sirens and lights is quite common, but very rarely do they come to light as police usually don’t take the risk
The consultant obstetrician-gynaecologist says there is, at present, a poor system of procuring drugs and medical equipment for the public health system in India. |
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the parties to share their recommendations and suggestions on preventing gender-based violence and developing safety protocols for
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat health ministry on Monday said it has debarred five private hospitals from providing services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
Madurai: Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre (MMHRC) organized INTOX 2024, a three-day international conference on toxinology, in association with the University of Reading and
Mumbai: Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the new floor of SanjivHospital in North Mumbai on Sunday. He said that people of North Mumbai won’t have
In the annals of human history, few disciplines have endured as resiliently as Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine originating from the Indian subcontinent. With
Amritsar: Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla met Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Saturday and apprised him of the “pathetic condition” of government hospitals here
Berhampur: The state-run-MKCG Medical College and Hospital here opened a pain clinic to cater to patients with acute and chronic pain. Suchitra Dash, principal-cum superintendent
Kolkata: Junior doctors, healthcare workers and members of the public took part in a protest march here on Friday demanding accountability and comprehensive reform of
B udaun: A 30-year-old tuberculosis patient admitted to the Government Medical College here allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the window of his room on
Kanpur: Under a govt initiative, 35 doctors, staff and health officers on Thursday adopted 51 tuberculosis patients undergoing treatment and presented them with nutrient bags
New Delhi: Deal-making in India’s healthcare sector has surged in recent years, with hospitals now commanding the largest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) within
Lucknow: Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) claimed on Wednesday to have successfully performed the first-ever implantation of an artificial urethral sphincter in
Patna: A massive traffic jam at the entrance of AIIMS-Patna in Phulwarisharif frequently causes delays for patients and visitors trying to access medical services at
With rising affluence and the influence of the Instagram generation, India’s demand for cosmetics has witnessed an unprecedented boom. This surge in interest is no
Presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision starting around age 40, affects about 800 million people worldwide, with India accounting for a staggering 300 million
Menstrual health education is about more than just biology; it’s about creating empowerment, equality, and respect for women and girls everywhere. Imagine a world where
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Bhopal: Private hospitals in Bhopal are mandated to publicly display their rate lists for medical services. This directive comes from the Bhopal chief medical and
Hyderabad: With chief minister A Revanth Reddy assuring officials that the menace of fake doctors will be eradicated, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the
Bengaluru: Probing the mysterious deaths of lactating women at Ballari district hospital a few days ago, the state govt expressed its concern over the discrepancies
Pune: Doctors at the King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) in Pune performed a rare surgery recently, using lasers to cut off blood supply to a
Faridabad: Healthcare leaders from private hospitals in Haryana recently came together at Amrita Hospitals in Faridabad to discuss efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB). The meeting
Hyderabad: Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has exposed an unqualified person practising under a registered doctor’s name in Ramantapur. Yadagiri, the president of Ramantapur RMP/PMP Association,
Agartala: In the wake of rising atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, the ILS Super Speciality Hospital in Agartala has announced that it will no longer
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu convened a meeting on Sunday at his official residence, Oak Over, to discuss the issue of land
India has made remarkable progress in addressing food insecurity, transitioning from severe food shortages to becoming a major food producer. The country now stands as
New Delhi: The practice of private hospitals organising medical camps to get more inpatients has come into focus with death of four patients in Ahmedabad
Bengaluru, Amid concerns that recent maternal deaths in Ballari district could be linked to substandard Ringer Lactate solution, its use has been suspended in all
Lucknow: The King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is set to introduce a dedicated OPD clinic for LGBTQ patients, aiming to address their unique healthcare needs
As India continues its march toward becoming a global leader in health innovation and public health, the fight against HIV remains a critical challenge. The
A major concern during the negotiations on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, finalised in 1994, was how it would affect access
Kolkata: A hospital in north Kolkata’s Manicktala area said it would not treat patients from Bangladesh amid protests over the alleged atrocities on minority Hindus
Lucknow: The King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has reported a 3% yearly decrease in patient deaths in the department of critical care medicine due to
"Apart from Ghosh (who has been suspended), the chargesheet includes the names of the other four arrested accused – Biplab Singh, Afsar Ali, Suman Hazra
Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare is expected to announce a merger with Blackstone- owned hospital platform Quality Care India Ltd (QCIL) shortly today, sources told ET.
New Delhi: Authorities investigating Ahmedabad-based Khyati Hospital have uncovered alarming practices, including unnecessary angioplasty procedures performed under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Among
New Delhi: Charitable hospitals across the country will be empanelled to provide healthcare services to beneficiaries of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) as the
New Delhi: Hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare’s board will meet today to possibly finalise reverse merger with private equity firm Blackstone backed Care Hospitals, sources
Lucknow: To enhance healthcare accessibility for veterans and their families, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow, has been officially empaneled with the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
Mumbai: The BMC-run KEM Hospital has added a new feature: An operation theatre dedicated to pain management. A relatively new medical specialty, pain management focuses
Ahmedabad: HCG Hospitals Ahmedabad recently conducted Gujarat’s first minimally invasive navigation-guided Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) procedure for the treatment of Osteoid Osteoma, a non-cancerous bone tumor.
Raipur: For the first time in Chhattisgarh, a total awake brain tumour surgery with neuromonitoring was successfully performed at a hospital in Raipur. This procedure
Prayagraj: To offer better health care facilities to devotees and pilgrims during Maha Kumbh, the mela officials will deploy specialist doctors from AIIMS Rae Bareli
Hamirpur: Hundreds of Hamirpur residents on Thursday blocked the Shimla-Dharamshala National Highway for about two hours over the closure of a charitable hospital run by
Alappuzha: (Kerala), Four doctors here have been booked for allegedly failing to detect genetic disorders in a newborn while it was in the mother’s womb,
Panaji: The police on Wednesday registered a case against the in-charge of the central government-run ESI Hospital in Margao, Goa, for alleged negligence that led
Chennai: A team of spine surgeons and pain specialists of Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC)in Chennai recently performed India’s first Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) stimulation surgery
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday removed Jhansi medical college’s principal and suspended three staff members after a four-member committee submitted its report on
The Global Hunger Index report of 2022, published in mid October, shows India’s place to have fallen to 107 from the previous year’s 101, out
Early this month, a paper in the journal Nature drew a heartening and widely reported conclusion about India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, the sanitation programme launched
Palghar: A 26-year-old pregnant woman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district died while being taken to hospital in an ambulance which was not equipped with oxygen and
It was sometime during the COVID-19 pandemic when Wegovy and Ozempic hit mainstream awareness. Since then, they have taken the weight loss industry by storm.
New Delhi: RJ Corp Healthcare, who owns Cocoon Hospital and Cryoviva Stem Cell Bank appointed Dr Alok Khullar as Group Chief Executive Officer. Prior to
Wounded Sudanese refugees, who fled conflict from West Darfur, receive medical support from MSF and health ministry staff at a hospital in Adre, Chad June
New Delhi: Aster DM Healthcare on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 13 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is mulling banning the sale of over-the-counter oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP), and to convert these drugs to prescription-only
New Delhi: To address the challenges faced by home caregivers and family members taking care of patients with head injuries, the Neurological Society of India
Depression symptoms may come and go, but a new study has found that the condition changes internal communications in the brain, regardless of whether people
Delhi: CureBay has recorded an 8x growth in GMV during H1 FY25 compared to H1 FY24. The company has reached an annual recurring revenue (ARR)
This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Hindi film Aap Ki Kasam, J. Om Prakash’s directorial debut starring Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, and Sanjeev Kumar
Pune: Doctors in the city treating a 73-year-old man for unexplained stomach aches and nausea discovered something much worse than a stomach bug inside him
Cannabis being grown in controlled conditions in CSIR-IIIM, Jammu. | Photo Credit: HIRRA AZMAT Cannabis grows in vast swathes of Jammu and Kashmir naturally, as
Congress leader Dharamvira Gandhi, a second-term Lok Sabha member from Patiala and medical professional, has renewed the push for the decriminalisation of organic intoxicants such
Ahmedabad: Disturbing details have emerged from the investigation into Khyati hospital’s alleged malpractices, revealing a chilling disregard for patient safety. According to the city crime
For a decade now, the Bengaluru-based Great Legalisation Movement India (GLM India) has been championing the cause of farmers cultivating cannabis and campaigning for legalising
Bilaspur: Services at the outpatient department of the Regional Hospital in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur were disrupted for almost an hour on Monday after a patient’s
Kolkata: The parents of the woman doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital visited the West Bengal Assembly on
Trichy: A 36-year-old brain-dead man’s organs were donated to six people after they were harvested at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital on Monday. The man
Lucknow: Services at Lari cardiology were disrupted for an hour late on Sunday night after the death of a 60-year-old patient, Abrar Ahmad, led to
Lucknow: RED.Health has forged a strategic partnership with Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, to launch Uttar Pradesh’s first 5G-enabled ambulance. The initiative, taken on the fifth anniversary
The global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. In India, this silent pandemic threatens
Kanpur: Patients requiring facial reconstruction following cancer or other medical conditions can now receive treatment locally, without having to visit Lucknow, Delhi, or Mumbai. Lala
New Delhi: While evaluating the safety and efficacy of an advanced stent-retriever device, Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences successfully treated a stroke patient
Kolkata: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the R G Kar rape-murder case, will appear online during the week following an order from the district
New Delhi: Supreme Court advocate Amit Dwivedi has written to the chief justice of India, seeking a time-bound inquiry into a blaze in the neonatal
New Delhi: The Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) and the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi signed a
Chennai: Govt doctors have threatened to stop all medical camps and boycott meetings held at the district level from Monday to protest against “the harassment
Hyderabad: For the first time in the history of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and in Hyderabad, a rare and complex Transcatheter Mitral Valve
Lucknow: Patients at KGMU can now make online payment with the introduction of digital payment option at the medical university. In addition to traditional cash
Jaipur: A 25-year-old mentally challenged man was wrongly pronounced dead by doctors in the govt-run Jhunjhunu district hospital and the ‘body’ released for cremation after
Kolkata: An acute shortage of albumin, a life-saving supplement used for patients with low blood volume or those recovering from major surgeries, has resulted in
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The fire at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of State-government-run Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on November 15, which tragically
New Delhi: Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) hospitals are the backbone of India’s healthcare system, delivering a significant portion of healthcare services and accommodating a
Jaipur: As Delhi continues to witness hazardous air quality, its effects have become noticeable in Jaipur, leading to an increase in respiratory ailments at local
Hardoi: A 7 kg tumor has been removed from the body of a 33-year-old woman from Hardoi, relieving her from severe abdominal pain, breathing difficulties,
Hyderabad: Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has lodged complaints against 41 fake doctors/RMPs/PMPs in Khammam. Police have registered cases under sections of the NMC Act and
Mandya: The District Ayurveda Hospital at Hosahalli in Mandya reported significant success with its free Kshar Sutra treatment for patients suffering from conditions like piles,
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has escalated as a global health crisis and poses a great risk to the public health systems around the world, including India.
Childcare is a cornerstone upon which societies flourish. In a vast and diverse nation as India, the issues related to childcare are multifaceted. Millions of
New Delhi: On Monday, a 30-year-old asthma patient, had to be rushed to city’s Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital after her cough and cold aggravated
Bhubaneswar: A dedicated team at AIIMS Bhubaneswar has saved the life of a 24-year-old Army jawan through an advanced Extracorporeal Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) procedure. The
Lucknow: A day after a fire engulfed the children’s ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district killing 10 newborns, the state government
New Delhi: Health experts said that the higher hospitalisation costs for Keralites are primarily due to changing demographics and disease patterns, with a large portion
We live in an online world and the internet has become a primary source of keeping in touch not just with our friends, families or
New Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) remains severe to hazardous in Delhi NCR which is a leading cause of the rise in respiratory and
Pune: A 57-year-old female patient, who had been experiencing severe headaches and difficulty walking, has made a remarkable recovery after undergoing a complex neurosurgical procedure
Ahmedabad: After new standard operating procedures (SOPs) were announced for cardiology on Wednesdsay, sources said that radiotherapy, chemotherapy and total knee replacement, conducted under the
Una: Patients at the Regional Hospital in Himachal Pradesh’s Una no longer have to wait in long queues to receive their tokens, thanks to the
Gurugram: Paras Health has performed the foundation stone laying ceremony for its forthcoming 500-bed hospital in Ludhiana. The hospital plans to start operations in FY
Gurugram: Multi-speciality hospitals chain Global Health Limited (Medanta) reported its highest ever quarterly revenue of Rs 974.8 crore in the quarter which ended September 2024.The
New Delhi: A 75-year-old woman diagnosed with ‘sick sinus syndrome’ — a condition in which the natural pacemaker of the heart deteriorates with age —
New Delhi: The empanelment of 19 hospitals in Delhi-NCR under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has been suspended until further notice for indulging in
Chennai: Doctors across Tamil Nadu staged a protest on Thursday condemning the brutal attack on a government oncologist at a hospital here, and also demanded
New Delhi: Ninety per cent of the 3,000 diabetologists and endocrinologists surveyed have emphasised the importance of continuous upskilling in diabetes management. According to the
In recent decades, India’s health care sector has undergone significant transformation, driven by advancements in infrastructure, technology, and accessibility. In fact, according to data from
Kolkata: Two junior doctors were examined in a special court in the R G Kar hospital rape and murder case of a medic on Wednesday,
Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday found more than 90 per cent of the employees, including doctors, at a hospital absent
Kanpur: Purwameer Ayushman Arogya Mandir was recently awarded the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certification for delivering superior services and public amenities. Presently, five Arogya
Chennai: In an effort to broaden the reach of diabetes care and champion the needs of India’s ageing population, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC)
New Delhi: Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket saved the life of a 74-year-old woman, who had been struggling with severe complications after an
Bengaluru: HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG) Q2 FY25, consolidated income from operations stood at Rs 553.5 crore reflecting a 14 per cent increase from the
Kolkata: The trial in the rape and murder of the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital PGT doctor in August started at a special court
Kolkata: As the district court starts hearing the R G Kar rape and murder case from Monday, 51 witnesses who implicated Sanjay Roy, the prime
Kollam: Hospital managements do not have the authority to withhold patients’ treatment records, said state information commissioner A Abdul Hakim. He was delivering the keynote
Lucknow: Taking note of a complaint related to the death of a woman due to alleged medical negligence, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) on Sunday
Jammu: A block medical officer was placed under suspension for gross dereliction of duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday, an official spokesman
Kolkata: Junior doctors took out a rally in Kolkata demanding justice for the raped and murdered medic on Saturday, marking three months of the R
Raipur: At least 30 doctors of govt medical colleges across Chhattisgarh have resigned following a govt move to bar them from practicing in private hospitals.
New Delhi: A doctor at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Friday highlighted a direct correlation between rising cases of respiratory issues and the worsening
Lucknow: Soon, bedside ultrasound examinations will be available in the trauma surgery department at KGMU. The department has proposed the installation of a Point-of-Care Ultrasound
New Delhi: As Delhi grapples with air pollution, several patients with respiratory problems are visiting the OPD of the Pulmonology Department in New Delhi’s All
Gandhinagar: Additional Director (Public Health) Nilam Patel in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, stated on Thursday that a 70-year-old patient recently infected with the Zika virus has been
Thiruvananthapuram: State human rights commission (SHRC) chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas has directed that the committee proposed by the govt to probe the malfunction of expensive
New Delhi: Park Hospital’s Palam Vihar branch, established in 2021 and part of the Park Group of Hospitals, has developed into a facility offering advanced
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health challenge, particularly in India, where the misuse of antibiotics is prevalent. To combat this
New Delhi: Global Health, operator of Medanta hospitals on Thursday announced that it has signed an operations and management agreement with Dr. Narayan Dutt Shirmali
By Kashish Tandon and Rishika Sadam Bengaluru: India’s Apollo Hospitals Enterprise topped second-quarter profit expectations on Wednesday, driven by higher demand for its healthcare services.
T’puram: The health department has invited applications from healthcare workers interested in volunteering during the Sabarimala pilgrimage season. The volunteers will be deployed at hospitals
New Delhi: Apollo Hospitals and Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology (IT) have entered into a partnership aimed at advancing digital health research and solutions
Chennai: Govt hospitals across the state are “dangerously understaffed” with 30% of the sanctioned posts of doctors lying vacant, says the Tamil Nadu Govt Doctors’
Sambalpur: To detect cancer early, the Padampur sub-divisional hospital in Bargarh district will commence a weekly cancer OPD service every Tuesday starting Nov 5. The
Kolkata: An outbreak of chikungunya has laid hundreds low in Kolkata over the last week, with fever, severe joint pain, and shivering being the principal
Agartala: In response to the rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, Tripura Health Department has decided to install CCTV
Trichy: The Tamil Nadu MRB (Medical Services Recruitment Board) Nurses Empowerment Association on Monday held a demonstration in front of the Trichy district collector’s office,
Kolkata: Eighty-seven days after the body of a woman medic was discovered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a city court on Monday framed
Bengaluru: Apollo Clinic achieved National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) recertification for Allopathic Clinic Standard. Gaurav Loria, Head – Quality, Apollo Health
New Delhi: Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram appoints Dr Pooja Wadwa as Clinical Director of Critical Care Medicine and ECMO Specialist. With over 12 years of
Dibrugarh: Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh(AMC), the oldest medical facility in the northeast, is set to introduce robotic surgery, superintendent Dr Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan announced on
Indore: A group of doctors has advocated the need for “sleep screening” of truck drivers to bring down road accidents by at least 43 per
Bengaluru: At least 13 people who sustained eye injuries due to the bursting of firecrackers have undergone surgeries in the city this Deepavali season. Minto
Thiruvanthapuram: State’s govt medical colleges successfully completed the tenth liver transplant surgery on Friday. Of these, three liver transplants were conducted at Thiruvananthapuram medical college
Indore: A groundbreaking medical advancement took place at MGM Medical College’s Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH) with the introduction of CAR T-cell therapy, a state-of-the-art treatment
New Delhi: Apollo Hospitals, India’s largest private healthcare provider on Friday announced major expansion plan in Worli, Mumbai and Lucknow with a total investment of
New Delhi: Several hospitals in Delhi reported over 280 cases of burn injuries, largely caused by firecrackers, on Diwali, officials said on Friday. Safdarjung Hospital,
Hyderabad: The state-run Sarojini Devi eye hospital here received 48 people who suffered eye injuries related to Diwali fire crackers, a hospital official said on
Kolkata: Almost three months after the rape and murder of a medic at state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, junior doctors
Kolkata: The parents of the medic who was raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital said that they were not upset about
Social worker Manonit Ravi says it has been “living hell” enduring the pollution in his village in India’s Singrauli region, where residents regularly battle the
Despite its growing popularity, largely in the urban parts of India, organic food continues to suffer from lack of proper understanding of how it is
Coimbatore: An 11-bed burns ward has been opened at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) to manage severe burn injuries. According to a press release
Hyderabad: A drone service for healthcare at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bibinagar was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a
We have spent years focusing on health and disease prevention. Over time, we have realised that health is influenced by much more than just medical
Gilgit: Doctors in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan staged a protest, highlighting the government’s failure to address longstanding grievances. The demonstration reported by Pamir Times highlighted the
Nurses, as the largest group of health care professionals, hold a pivotal role in patient care. Often the first responders to health emergencies, they operate
Kolkata: A day after a new platform of junior doctors — the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Association — was introduced, another schism in the R
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is set to enhance the accessibility of affordable healthcare by inaugurating a new Jan Aushadhi Kendra
Coimbatore: The district consumer disputes redressal commission has directed a private hospital to pay a compensation of Rs15 lakh to a woman who suffered severe
Mumbai : Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani announced the launch of a new Health Seva Plan that prioritises essential screenings and treatments
Kathmandu: Hospital building of Galyang City Hospital in Syangja of Nepal built in Indian assistance has been inaugurated jointly on Friday. Built with Government of
Imagine a world where a minor cut could turn deadly, and routine surgeries become high-risk procedures—all because antibiotics no longer work. This is the reality
Nagpur: Department of trauma and emergency at AIIMS Nagpur, in collaboration with the Association of Surgeons Nagpur, marked the World Trauma Day with the successful
Budaun: Two contractual doctors were terminated and two doctors were suspended at a government medical college here for gross negligence in the case of a
Bhopal: Promising quality and free medical care in neighborhoods, 22 new Sanjeevani clinics will be started in Bhopal, according to a press release. The clinics
Dombivli: In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AIMS Hospital launched ‘Shakti’, a support group designed to empower women affected by breast cancer. The initiative
Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday called upon private hospitals to prioritise quality healthcare over profits, stressing the need for continuous improvement in
Vijaywada: Doctors at the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kakinada successfully removed a brain tumor from a female patient through “Awake Craniotomy” while showing her
Kolkata: The second round of talks between junior doctors and officials of the West Bengal government failed to break the medics’ strike over the RG
Kolkata: Calcutta Medical College Superintendent Anjan Adhikari was questioned by the CBI on Thursday regarding the RG Kar Medical College woman doctor’s rape and murder
Mysuru: City-based JSS Hospital established JSS Biorepository Centre (JSS BC) at its department of pathology on Wednesday. Tata Institute of Genetic and Society director Dr
Kolkata: For the first time in the 41 days since the junior doctors’ agitation began on Aug 9, a significant section of the protesters now
Nashik: District guardian minister Dada Bhuse on Tuesday inaugurated a 100-bed women and children hospital at the camp areas of Malegaon city. The project is
New Delhi: Agitating junior doctors on Wednesday wrote to West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, seeking a discussion on certain “key unresolved issues” like security
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has seized several documents during the nearly 20-hour-long search operation at the residences and nursing home of TMC MLA Sudipto
Bengaluru: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Tuesday he received confirmation from major generic pharmaceutical companies that they could sell copycat versions of Novo Nordisk’s
Kolkata: Mojaffar Ali, a 19-year-old labourer from Beldanga, was travelling to the city in Lalgola Passenger last Saturday when he fell off the moving train
New Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital announced on Tuesday the successful inauguration of its new geriatric care ward under the Department of Medicine. According to an official
New Delhi: MedLern has strengthened its strategic alliance with Cytecare Hospitals, Bengaluru, to transform healthcare training, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate patient care standards. The
Kolkata: Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers on Tuesday morning started simultaneous raids at six locations in Kolkata, including the residence of a TMC MLA, in connection
Faridabad: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, has announced the launch of its first Centre of Excellence for CAR T-Cell Therapy in the NCR, aimed at providing cutting-edge
New Delhi: Junior doctors continued their ‘cease work’ stir in hospitals and sit-in near Swasthya Bhawan on Tuesday morning, asserting they will take a final
Bhavnagar: A doctor was allegedly beaten up by three persons after he asked them to remove their footwear before entering the emergency room at a
Kolkata: Former principal of RG Kar hospital Sandip Ghosh and Tala Police Station officer-in-charge Abhijit Mondal were on Sunday produced before a court here on
Kolkata, In a significant development, the CBI on Saturday slapped charges of rape and murder charges against former principal of RG Kar Medical College and
Lucknow: Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) is set to expand with the construction of a new 1,000-bed hospital. The new facility will
New Delhi: Max Healthcare on Friday announced the acquisition of a 64 per cent stake in the Jaypee Healthcare, the company informed the exchange in
Chandigarh: OPD and other medical services in govt health facilities of Punjab were completely suspended on Thursday as doctors intensified their protest to demand restoration
New Delhi: Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal have written to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting their intervention in the RG
Bhubaneswar: Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Bhubaneswar along with the International Microwave Ablation Academy (IMAA) and Nuvarium Medical Academy conducted a highly specialised international
New Delhi: The CBI is planning to conduct a narco analysis test on Sanjay Roy who was arrested in connection with the alleged rape and
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been waiting for over an hour for the meeting with junior doctors to resolve the RG Kar
London: Zenas BioPharma, which develops immunology-based therapies, said on Thursday that it has raised $225 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The clinical-stage
London: Fulcrum Therapeutics said on Thursday its experimental drug to treat a type of muscle disorder failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage
New Delhi: Senior TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday criticised junior doctors in West Bengal for their ongoing strike, calling them “inhumane and unfit to
Haldwani: The Central government on Thursday gave in-principle approval for the expansion of Swami Ram Cancer Hospital in Haldwani. Ministry of Forest and Environment also
Washington: Shares of Moderna tumbled early Thursday after the vaccine developer said it was cutting research and development spending and pushed back its time frame
Kolkata: The state health department on Thursday asked principals of all medical colleges to send the number of junior doctors who have resumed duty after
Kolkata: Enforcement Directorate, looking into the alleged financial crime at the R G Kar Medical College, conducted searches at three places, including former principal of
Kolkata: The CBI on Thursday questioned Trinamool Congress MLA Sudipto Roy, a prominent face of the ‘North Bengal lobby’ that has been accused in running
Kolkata: Junior doctors continued their ‘cease work’ and sit-in demonstration outside the West Bengal Health Department headquarters for the third consecutive day on Friday, a
New Delhi: Panacea Biotec on Thursday said the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), has agreed to provide a long-term loan of up to $20
New Delhi: Alkem Laboratories Ltd, India’s fifth-largest branded pharmaceutical company, has joined the race for JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals as KKR and Co looks to
London: Neurocrine Biosciences said on Thursday it will halt the development of its experimental drug, aimed at improving cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia, after
Copenhagen: Bavarian Nordic said on Thursday it could supply 13 million doses of its mpox vaccine by the end of 2025, up from a previous
Kolkata: The state health department has constituted a four-member committee to inquire into various complaints against Avik De, first-year general surgery PGT of IPGMER. One
Kolkata: In a fresh invitation to the agitating junior doctors, the West Bengal government on Thursday gave a 5 pm slot for a meeting to
Mumbai: Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has successfully treated Asha Makwana, a post-menopausal woman whose life was saved through surgery after a routine health check-up
Kolkata: Authorities of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday deferred the hearing of the 51 doctors who were issued notice for allegedly promoting
New Delhi: Senior TMC leader Derek O’Brien on Friday questioned the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about the status of the chargesheet in the RG
Ludhiana: The Outpatient Department (OPD) services in the state have been completely shut down in government hospitals and health centres from Thursday due to an
By Patrick Wingrove London: Moderna pushed back its break-even goal by two years on Thursday as it delayed the timeline for developing several key products
Kolkata: The validity of the special order by Kolkata Police that asked the forensic medicine head at R G Kar hospital to go ahead with
New Delhi: Junior doctors, who have been agitating over the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, have agreed to hold a meeting with
Bengaluru: City hospitals are witnessing a worrying rise in cases of dengue-like illnesses (DLI) among children, leaving both doctors and parents searching for answers. While
Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Wednesday invited the agitating junior doctors for talks on the ongoing impasse arising out of the alleged rape-murder of
London: Eli Lilly is investing $1.8 billion across two manufacturing sites in Ireland to boost production of its hugely popular obesity drug and a newly
New Delhi: Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Thursday called for more investment in research and development to drive innovation and foster culture of intellectual property.
Kolkata: The CBI on Thursday started questioning TMC MLA Dr Sudipto Roy at his residence in Sithi in north Kolkata in connection with the alleged
Kolkata: Calling for a transparent discussion with MoS Health (West Bengal) Chandrima Bhattacharya over the RG Kar medical hospital incident amid the continuous protest by
Kolkata: Corruption complaints by whistleblowers against RG Kar former principal Sandip Ghosh were probed by West Bengal’s health department back in 2020 but the inquiry
The ED, alongside the CBI, is conducting a parallel investigation of the alleged financial irregularities at the state-run hospital. "Our officers are questioning Louhya and
Kolkata: The West Bengal government has invited the junior doctors, who have been on a cease work for over a month, to a meeting to
London: Staff reviewers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday a confirmatory trial did not show the effectiveness of Intercept’s liver disease
By Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija London: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed the expanded use of Johnson & Johnson’s drug, Tremfya, to
London: BridgeBio Pharma said on Tuesday it will stop development of its experimental therapy for a genetic disease that affects the adrenaline-producing gland. The drugmaker
New Delhi: Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal on Wednesday sent an email to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking an appointment to discuss the ongoing
Ahmedabad: Zydus announced the completion of its Phase II(a) clinical study of NLRP3 inhibitor ‘Usnoflast (ZYIL1)’ in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS patients
New Delhi: The Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has issued a notice to some of the major healthcare establishments in Delhi
Kolkata: Defying Supreme Court’s directive to join duties by 5 PM on September 10, protesting junior doctors in West Bengal continued with their cease work
New Delhi: Cancer patients can ward off waves of vomiting after treatment with a relatively cheanti-nausea pill, but some are running into coverage limits. Doctors
Hoshiarpur: Patients visiting Punjab government hospitals on Tuesday were distressed by delays and overcrowding as doctors suspended OPD services for three hours for the second
By Patrick Wingrove London: UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it will remove AbbVie’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira from some of its lists of preferred
By Mariam Sunny London: Viridian Therapeutics said on Tuesday its experimental treatment helped significantly reduce symptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) in a late-stage study,
Kolkata: Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal defied a Supreme Court order, asking them to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, and said they
London: The market for weight-loss treatments is expected to see 16 new drugs vying for a slice of the lucrative business currently dominated by Novo
London: EU antitrust regulators are set to fine world No. 1 generic drugmaker Teva in the coming weeks for disparaging a rival product to its
Gurugram: Artemis Hospital announced the launch of its super-specialty OPD in Civil Lines, Gurugram. This new facility is located on the second floor of SCO
Beijing: China’s top drug regulator has cleared a mpox vaccine developed by local drug firm Sinopharm for clinical trials which could be the country’s first
Kolkata: A week after staging a demonstration outside the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar, hundreds of junior doctors marched towards Swasthya Bhawan on Tuesday demanding
Kolkata: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here on Tuesday remanded Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and three others
London: European shares were flat on Tuesday, after a 1 per cent jump in the previous session, as investors parsed through a mixed set of
London: A slight recovery in the German chemicals sector lost momentum in the second quarter, a report by the VCI industry body said on Tuesday,
Kolkata: The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has issued a notice to 51 doctors for promoting a culture of intimidation, endangering the democratic atmosphere
Bengaluru: City doctors are reporting a sharp rise in bypass surgeries among youth in their 30s — a trend once uncommon in this age group.
Madrid: Investment fund CVC is in talks to buy a majority stake in Spanish pharmaceuticals firm Rovi’s third-party manufacturing business, Expansion newspaper reported on Tuesday,
By Subrata Nag Choudhury Kolkata: Junior doctors in India’s state of West Bengal vowed on Tuesday to keep up a protest strike over the rape
New Delhi: The CBI on Monday raised doubts over the forensic report of the postgraduate medic who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical
New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Johnson & Johnson to pay ₹35 lakh in compensation to each of the patients
By Bhanvi Satija London: U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly on Monday said it has appointed insider Lucas Montarce as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately,
New Delhi: The West Bengal government appealed to junior doctors on Monday to resume work, with CM Mamata Banerjee stating that she is ready to
New Delhi: Secretary Department of Pharmaceuticals Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers Dr Arunish Chawla on Tuesday informed that the plant for the production of Clavulanic
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday voiced concern over the absence of the “challan”, a key document forwarding the body of the junior doctor
Kolkata: Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal said they would continue their ‘cease work’ to demand justice for the RG Kar hospital medic who was
New Delhi, AIIMS-Delhi will start a weekly clinic from Tuesday to support individuals struggling with tobacco addiction, considered a significant public health challenge. The Tobacco
By Mariam Sunny Bengaluru: Terns Pharmaceuticals said its oral obesity drug reduced weight by an average of 4.9 per cent in an early-stage study, joining
New Delhi: Fortis Healthcare has sought the Competition Commission of India’s approval for its proposed acquisition of another 31.52 per cent stake in its diagnostics
By Mariam Sunny and Sneha S K Bengaluru: Relay Therapeutics said on Monday interim data from an early-stage study of its experimental combination treatment for
London: Detailed results from one of AstraZeneca’s key lung cancer trials released on Monday showed that its experimental precision drug did not significantly improve overall
Bengaluru: Rezolute Inc said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had lifted its partial clinical hold on a late-stage study testing the company’s
Faridabad: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, hosted the third International Conference on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, organized by the National Quality of Care Network (NQOCN), focusing
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the immediate removal of all photos of the victim from social media. The apex court also reminded
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a fresh status report by September 18, 2024, on
By Mariam Sunny and Sneha S K London: Relay Therapeutics said on Monday interim data from an early-stage study of its combination drug for breast
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the West Bengal government to liaise with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and ensure accommodation and
London: Terns Pharmaceuticals said its oral obesity drug reduced weight by an average of 4.9 per cent in an early stage study, joining drugmakers vying
New Delhi: The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court on Monday that 23 people have died as doctors are on strike protesting the rape
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the absence of a key document required for the postmortem of a medic who
London: Summit Therapeutics shares surged 37 per cent in premarket trading on Monday after a study in China showed some lung cancer patients on the
Hoshiarpur: Government doctors in Punjab on Sunday said they will suspend outpatient department (OPD) services across the state from Monday for three days to press
Kolkata: As the RG Kar rape-murder case, which shook the whole nation, nears a moth, protests were held across various parts of West Bengal, criticising
Kolkata: Several women on Sunday held a protest at Kolkata’s Raja Bazar area over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to submit a fresh report by September 17 on the probe in the rape and
New Delhi: Proxy advisory firms Stakeholders Empowerment Services (SES), Institutional Investors Advisory Services (IiAS) and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended that investors vote against a
Kolkata: Justice for the rape and murder of a doctor in R G Kar Medical College and Hospital is the primary concern but the allegations
Siliguri: As a month concluded after the horrific rape and murder of a young trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar medical college and hospital, several
By Supantha Mukherjee and Abhirup Roy London: Thousands of diaspora Indians protested in more than 130 cities across 25 countries on Sunday, organisers said, to
Kolkata: Sanjay Roy remains the only accused person on paper in the past 30 days of probe into the rape and murder of the RG
Kolkata: The probe into the alleged financial irregularities in RG Kar Medical College & Hospital has now opened up a Pandora’s Box of scams by
New Delhi: “There should be an alternate vendor that can support you, even if at higher prices or higher cost. So, I think that is
Kolkata: Thousands flooded the streets as Kolkata saw a surge in citizen protests Sunday night, praying that next day’s sun would bring with it the
Cherokee: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over starting Saturday at its tribe-owned dispensary
New Delhi: China can win a war without firing a single bullet. It is an exaggeration but a useful one to underline India’s dependence on
New York: A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for
New Delhi: The drug formulations market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9-10 per cent over the next decade with Jan
Kolkata: The West Bengal Medical Council on Saturday issued a show cause notice to arrested ex-RG Kar hospital principal Sandip Ghosh over his alleged involvement
Sun Pharma and Israel-based Moebius Medical on Friday said that USFDA has granted fast track designation to novel non-opioid therapy MM-II against osteoarthritis knee pain.
Kolkata: A CBI lawyer kept a Kolkata court waiting 50 minutes for a hearing Friday on RG Kar hospital rape-murder suspect Sanjay Roy’s bail application,
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted multiple raids and search operations at several locations in Kolkata, Howrah and other districts of West
New Delhi: Ignoring representations from nurses and patients to be included in the deliberations on safety inside hospitals, the National Task Force dominated by senior
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the case it has initiated on its own regarding the rape and murder of
Washington: Federal regulators responsible for the safety of the US drug supply are still struggling to get back to where they were in 2019, before
Bangalore: Narayana Health City has taken a significant step in advancing healthcare by inaugurating its state-of-the-art Advanced Simulation Centre, dedicated to the training of ICU
New Delhi: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday said it has received the establishment inspection report (EIR) from the US health regulator for its active pharmaceutical
New Delhi: India has started producing blockbuster clavulanic acid for the first time in what could reduce its dependence on China for APIs. Mumbai-based Kinvan
Well over half the world’s population—4.4 billion people—cannot access safely managed drinking water, a new study has shown. That is more than double the estimates
Kolkata: The order to demolish a rest room for doctors and a staff toilet at R G Kar Medical College & Hospital was issued by
Kolkata: The protests at RG Kar Medical College are not just affecting the hospital., as businesses around it are also feeling the squeeze. Medical and
New Delhi: Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Friday said its arm has received approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Theophylline
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh challenging
New Delhi: The India launch of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, which are semaglutide in injectable form, depends largely on the
Bengaluru: British drugmaker GSK said on Friday that its asthma drug, Nucala, met the main goal of a late-stage study in treating patients with chronic
Kolkata: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) carried out raids at the residence of former principal of RG Kar medical college and hospital, Sandip Ghosh, among
New Delhi: Four theme-based sub-groups have been constituted on the recommendations of the National Task Force to address the concerns highlighted by the Supreme Court
Bengaluru: Several Bengalureans have been complaining of persistent joint pains long after their recovery from dengue, sparking concern among doctors. Although negative for the virus,
London: U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly has signed a research deal with privately held AI-focused firm Genetic Leap to develop genetic medicines, the latter said on
New Delhi: Emcure Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has launched a product range aimed at supporting women through their menopausal journey. The Arth range of
London: Police in China have detained five current and former employees of AstraZeneca for questioning about potential illegal activities, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing
Kolkata: The axe fell on doctors Avik De and Birupaksha Biswas who are in the eye of a storm in medical colleges across the state.
Kolkata: Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu requesting her to withdraw or forfeit the prestigious
London: Vaxcyte, a clinical-stage vaccine developer, will raise $1.3 billion in gross proceeds by selling common stock and warrants, it said late on Wednesday, a
Mumbai: Nanavati Max Hospital has taken a significant step forward in the fight against cancer by introducing the EDGE radiosurgery system, one of India’s most
Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has initiated a statewide inspection drive to curb illegal sale of medicines by general practitioners to
Mumbai: Centre For Sight announced a strategic collaboration with Laxmi Eye Hospital. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Centre For Sight’s expansion strategy, enhancing
“We have no hopes of seeing our college campus before we graduate,” said Srinivas, a third-year MBBS student from the All India Institute of Medical
Beijing: Several employees of multinational pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca are under investigation in China, the firm told AFP Thursday, after a report said they were being
New Delhi: If India has to get a Nobel prize in physiology or medicine, then probably it is going to be from AIIMS-Delhi and the
By Patrick Wingrove New York: In December, Drew, a 36-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, drove more than 250 miles (400 km) to Mexico to
New Delhi: The resident doctors from major hospitals, including the AIIMS, Safdarjung and GTB Hospital, held a candlelight march here on Wednesday night intensifying their
Kolkata: In the latest development in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the family of the victim accused the Kolkata Police of trying to offering them
New Delhi: The Supreme Court hearing into the RG Kar rapemurder, scheduled on Thursday, has been deferred as the “Hon’ble Chief Justice of India will
New Delhi: Kritarth Mittal, the 25-year-old founder of Soshals and a software developer himself, has built a successful career in the IT industry, but his
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi: The claims made by ENTOD Pharmaceuticals about its product PresVU eye drops being approved by DCGI and offering spectacular treatment
By Mike Spector and Dietrich Knauth New York: Johnson & Johnson plans to pay an additional $1.1 billion to resolve tens of thousands of legal
New Delhi: Former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Calcutta High Court order
New Delhi: Former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the
Kolkata: Hundreds of people in Kolkatta switched off their lights at their homes and took to the streets on Wednesday night to protest against the
New Delhi: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay USD 25 million as part of a settlement with the US Department of Justice regarding a case
By Puyaan Singh London: Amgen will test its obesity drug candidate in patients at risk of weight-related conditions such as heart, liver and kidney diseases
New Delhi: A recent animal study published in the journal Cell on Wednesday has shown that an experimental Moderna mRNA vaccine for mpox is more
Jaipur: Nearly 5.5 lakh elderly individuals have benefited from the Ramashray Ward and OPD (geriatric wards and geriatric clinics) facilities established across all district hospitals
New Delhi: A balance must be struck between making hospitals secure and at the same time accessible for patients to freely consult doctors, AIIMS-Delhi Director
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court alleging “unpardonable” non-cooperation by the West Bengal government in providing logistical support to the CISF,
Kolkata: The ‘cease work’ by junior doctors at state-run hospitals in West Bengal continued on Wednesday to protest against the alleged rape and murder of
By Mariam Sunny London: Nvidia-backed Recursion Pharmaceuticals said on Tuesday its experimental drug to treat a rare brain-related condition was safe and tolerable in a
Kolkata: Two vendors – Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra – laundered money for Sandip Ghosh and he took 20 per cent commission on each tender,
London: Eli Lilly will license the manufacturing know-how for its rheumatoid arthritis treatment to Egypt’s Eva Pharma, the companies said on Wednesday, to help localise
New Delhi: The President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) urged doctors to return to patient care leaving justice to the Supreme Court of India
Amritsar: A female resident doctor of Government Medical College here has alleged that she was molested by an unidentified man when she was heading towards
Coimbatore: KMCH Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre to offer indigenously developed Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy for cancer patients. The innovative therapy requires significant
London:The British government announced legislation on Wednesday to ban the so-called “zombie drug” xylazine and 21 other drugs to tackle deaths and crack down on
Bengaluru: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has increased the production limit for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s ADHD drug Vyvanse and its generic versions by about 24
Hyderabad: Natco Pharma Ltd on Wednesday said its Canadian subsidiary acquired 40 million shares in eGenesis Inc., a biotechnology company at the forefront of xenotransplantation
Bangalore: SPARSH Hospital, Yeswanthpur successfully performed a split liver transplant in which a single deceased donor liver is split into two livers that saved two
By Maggie Fick London: Intermittent shortages of diabetes drug Ozempic in the European Union that are expected to continue into the final quarter of 2024
New Delhi: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Lupin are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, as per the US Food and Drug Administration
Kolkata: Junior doctors on Tuesday called off their sit-in on BB Ganguly Street after 24 hours — but not their cease-work — minutes after meeting
New Delhi: Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, was remanded to eight days’ CBI custody until September 10 by
Sep 04, 2024 11:20 AM IST This article is authored by Janak Raj, senior fellow, Aashi Gupta, research associate and Shauryavir Dalal, former research assistant,
New Delhi: Cipla on Tuesday said Mustafa Khwaja Hamied or MK Hamied, vice-chairman and non-executive director has stepped down from the company’s Board citing “age
By Nqobile Dludla Aspen: Aspen Pharmacare fell short of its targeted mid-single digit growth in core profit on Tuesday, but is betting on GLP-1 drug
London: Athira Pharma said on Tuesday its drug failed to meet the main goal in a mid-to-late stage trial in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
London: Vaxcyte’s shares surged as much as 48 per cent to a record high on Tuesday after the company said its experimental pneumococcal vaccine showed
Bengaluru: Coal India Limited has partnered with Bengaluru-based Aster CMI Hospital to provide life-saving bone marrow transplants for children with thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia conditions,
By Deena Beasley New York: The U.S. government’s first-ever negotiated prices for prescription drugs are still on average more than double, and in some cases
New Delhi: Doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla successfully conducted a rare procedure to save the life of a 1.5-month-old newborn weighing mere 1.8
Hyderabad: Based on credible information, officials from the Drugs Control Administration, Secunderabad, on Monday seized physician’s samples and expired drugs that were illegally stocked for
New Delhi: A Kolkata special court on Tuesday ordered Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in eight-day custody after
Bengaluru: Genesys announced that Narayana Health has deployed the Genesys Cloud platform. By implementing Genesys Cloud, Narayana Health has significantly enhanced its capability to manage
Mumbai: Barely 40 days after 38-year-old Mahesh Padav made history as the first patient to undergo a heart transplant in the civic-run KEM Hospital in
Chennai: At least one third of the men who attended an online survey said they suffered from erectile dysfunction. At least one in five of
Kolkata: CBI arrested Sandip Ghosh, former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal, on Monday evening after questioning him the entire day, whisking him away
Brussels: Europe’s top court on Tuesday backed U.S. gene sequencing company Illumina’s fight against EU antitrust regulators’ investigation into its $7.1 billion bid for cancer
Ahmedabad: In a growing protest, nursing students across the state are joining the call for increased stipends, mirroring the ongoing strike by medical resident doctors
Bengaluru: Novo Nordisk said the shortage of lower strengths of its diabetes drug Ozempic has deteriorated, with intermittent shortages for all strengths expected into the
Kolkata: Junior doctors of different medical colleges who took out a rally to Kolkata Police headquarters Lalbazar demanding the resignation of police commissioner Vineet Goyal,
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday said directions have been issued for dismissal of 26 medical officers in different districts for
Mumbai: Sion hospital’s head of forensic medicine Dr Rajesh Dere gave false information and tried to mislead it by claiming that the 60-year-old woman run
Kolkata: Doctors from B. R. Singh Hospital, Eastern Railway conducted the medical tests of former principal of RG Kar Medical Hospital and College, Dr Sandip
Kolkata: Former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr Sandip Ghosh, has been taken to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) Anti-Corruption Branch from the
Mumbai: Mankind Pharma Ltd, India’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company by market share, is set to raise more than ₹9,000 crore through a mix of non-convertible debentures
New Delhi:Alkem Laboratories on Monday said it has inked a patent licensing pact with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to commercialise Vonoprazan in India. The medication (in
Kolkata: The CBI on Monday arrested former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Dr Sandip Ghosh and three others for their alleged involvement
Kolkata: CBI arrested Sandip Ghosh, former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal, on Monday evening after questioning him the entire day, whisking him away
Kolkata: Junior doctors of different medical colleges here on Monday took out a rally to Kolkata Police headquarters Lalbazar, demanding the resignation of police commissioner
Kolkata: Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the rape and murder of the R G Kar Hospital PGT doctor, has told CBI investigators that he
New Delhi: The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) on Sunday wrote to Indian Medical Association requesting the medical body to “reconsider” Ketan Desai’s
Indore: A “drunk” attendant of a patient allegedly tried to enter the room of a 25-year-old junior female doctor, and also misbehaved with her at
Mumbai: Smaller listed hospital chains have outrun their bigger peers on the bourses in recent months. Stocks of mid-cap hospital companies such as Kovai Medical
By Ludwig Burger London: Sanofi’s most advanced multiple sclerosis drug candidate has missed the main goal of two late-stage trials to treat relapsing forms of
Kolkata: The ‘Justice for RG Kar’ campaign reached new heights, quite literally as a mountaineers’ group from a north Kolkata-based trekkers’ association scaled the 6,400-plus-metre
Paris: Sanofi shares rose by more than 2 per cent in early Paris stock market trading on Monday as the company updated investors on some
By Sakshi Dayal and Subrata Nag Choudhury Kolkata: Five years ago, the government of West Bengal state in India pledged to clamp down on violence
Kolkata: CBI officers probing the financial corruption in RG Kar Medical College are looking into the alleged scams that had already been flagged within the
The future we long envisioned for health care is here. India’s health care system stands on the brink of a digital revolution, with the Ayushman
Kolkata: Film director Aparna Sen, prominent personalities from the Bengali film industry and rights activists on Sunday joined thousands of people in a massive rally
India’s health care sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven not just by rising incomes, but also through a confluence of transformative factors. As people’s financial
New Delhi: Doctors in the national capital gathered at Jantar Mantar Saturday to protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a
Siliguri: The residents of the Subhas Pally area in Siliguri took to the streets on Sunday against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor
New Delhi: A 28-year-old man suffering from acute pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) due to a blood clot in his leg was successfully treated with a new
Latur: Over 500 gynaecologists from across India met over two days in Maharashtra’s Latur to discuss various developments concerning women’s health, including abortion laws and
New Delhi: The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) voiced concerns over the recent electoral process within the Indian Medical Association (IMA), alleging irregularities
New Delhi: Biotechnology firm Biocon said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication to treat chronic heart
Rajahmundry: Narcotic Control Bureau has conducted raid on a manufacturing unit at Ghantavari Palem in Nallajarla police station limits in East Godavari on Saturday night.
Islamabad: A parliamentary committee in Islamabad on Friday expressed concerns regarding the production quality of drugs in Pakistan, claiming that the final product mostly does
New Delhi: Doctors at a private hospital here have removed a complex brain tumour from a 62-year-old man through the nasal route, restoring his vision.
New Delhi: India’s economy has witnessed a remarkable surge, growing from USD 10 billion in 2014 to over USD 130 billion in 2024, with projections
New Delhi: Unapproved formulations for mental illnesses accounted for over 60 per cent of psychotropic fixed dose combination (FDC) drug sales from 2008 to 2020,
Kolkata: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kolkata on Friday, suspended the membership of former RG Kar Medical College and Hopsital principal Dr Sandip Ghosh, amid
Shahdol: The family of a nine-day-old baby has alleged that he sustained burn wounds after undergoing phototherapy for jaundice at a government hospital in Madhya
Kolkata: The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front, an umbrella body of junior doctors across all medical colleges, has decided to start teleconsultation for patients from
New Delhi: The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) will on Saturday hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand
Kolkata: Former R G Kar principal Sandip Ghosh has claimed that he came to know of the death of the PGT doctor around 10.20 am
By Sriparna Roy Bengaluru: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency use authorization for an updated version of Novavax’s COVID shot. The
By Nate Raymond Boston: The three largest U.S. drug distributors have agreed to pay $300 million to resolve claims by health insurers and benefit plans
New Delhi: Long working hours, sometimes 24 to 30 hours at a stretch, no days off for weeks together, hyper patients and their worried families,
New Delhi: Amid the growing nationwide outrage, the Calcutta high court on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into the rape and murder of a trainee
New Delhi: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Friday said it has received the final approval from the US Health regulator to market its Scopolamine transdermal system
New Delhi: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Friday said the US health regulator has issued a warning letter for its injectables manufacturing facility at Jarod near
Bengaluru: Contract drug manufacturer Catalent beat analysts’ estimates for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, helped by its biologics segment that develops and manufactures cell and gene
New Delhi: Medanta, a multi-speciality hospital, announced the completion of 10 years of its ‘Mission TB-Free’ initiative, a public health campaign aimed at detecting and
New Delhi: In a major revelation, the doctor with access to the autopsy report of the trainee post-graduate doctor, who was found brutally raped and
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada highlighted India’s emergence as a premier, cost-effective healthcare destination and a global leader
London: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded use of Emergent BioSolutions’ ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine to include people at high risk for
Kolkata: A bustling hospital ward with close to 70 to 80 patients on any given day till three weeks ago that had doctors and nurses
New Delhi: Natco Pharma on Thursday said it has submitted a product application with the US health regulator for a generic product indicated for the
Faridabad: Corneal blindness is the second leading cause of blindness in India with a current burden of 1.1 million people. The incidence rate of corneal
Mumbai: Lupin Limited announced the launch of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) and 50 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL) single-dose vials in
London: Merck has stopped two separate late-stage studies of its immunotherapy Keytruda in patients with skin and lung cancers, the company said on Thursday, marking
New Delhi: Union home secretary Govind Mohan on Wednesday asked all states to ensure that hospitals with high footfalls have CCTV cameras in blind spots.
New Delhi: The West Bengal Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Bill that seeks to prevent rape and enforce harsher penalties for perpetrators. The cabinet
There is a growing recognition that mental health is intrinsically linked to economic prosperity. A mentally healthy workforce is more productive, creative, and resilient, leading
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday reached the Police Morgue of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata for further investigation
New Delhi: Paras Health launched the ‘Ghar-Ghar Paras’ campaign to ensure enhanced public awareness about emergency care services and trauma care while simultaneously promoting road
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday continued to question Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of state-run R G Kar Medical College and
Kolkata: The agitating junior doctors in West Bengal, who have been continuing ceasework for 20 days to protest against the alleged rape and murder of
Kolkata: Kolkata is set to witness a series of rallies and demonstrations on Thursday to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a doctor,
In recent years, the mantra of ease of doing business has become a cornerstone of economic policy, championed by institutions like the International Monetary Fund
New Delhi: Security audit of district hospitals, night patrolling, regulated access at large health facilities were among the measures the Centre asked states to implement
Panaji: Goa Medical College has constituted a Task Force for the welfare and safety of medical professionals’ in the college. The Task Force will be
Bengaluru: Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a biosimilars company and a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, announced that it has signed a settlement and license agreement with
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s Industry Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan announced on Wednesday that the state government aims to complete the Bulk Drug Park by March 31, 2026.
Dehradun: A private super-speciality hospital in Dehradun has introduced robotic technology for joint replacement surgeries, offering greater precision and accuracy. Max Super Speciality Hospital said
New Delhi: The political unrest and related violence in Bangladesh have led to significant losses for the Indian pharmaceuticals industry as many exporters of drugs
Bengaluru: Neurocrine Biosciences said on Wednesday its drug helped reduce the severity of schizophrenia symptoms in a mid-stage trial, but its shares fell nearly 17
New Delhi: More than 4,000 children aged below five have died due to different illnesses like sepsis, pneumonia and septic shock at the Delhi government-run
New Delhi: Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Gurugram: Artemis Hospitals has unveiled a new programme, SAMAY—Stroke, Acting Within, Minutes, Adds to, Years. The programme aims to revolutionise stroke care and tackle India’s
By Kane Wu Hong Kong: Drugmaker Mundipharma International, owned by the billionaire Sackler family, has failed to find a buyer for its China unit for
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe money laundering charges against Sandip Ghosh,
New Delhi: The CBI will consult experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on the DNA and other forensic reports related
New Delhi: To maintain dominance in the global pharmaceutical market and bridge the gap between established and emerging players, Union Minister Jitin Prasada has urged
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh: A troubling incident unfolded at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) in Tirupati, where an outstation patient suffering from conversion
New Delhi: Global brokerage firm Jefferies has upgraded Zydus Lifesciences to a ‘Buy’ rating, citing the strength of the company’s US pipeline as a key
Bengaluru: Shares of cannabis companies sank on Tuesday after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) postponed its cannabis reclassification hearing to Dec. 2, after the
New Delhi: The CBI has sought permission from a Kolkata court to conduct a polygraph test on city police assistant sub-inspector Anup Dutta who was
Bengaluru: As medical education minister, Sharan Prakash Patil set out to assess the safety and security of women health professionals at hospitals, in the aftermath
Mumbai: In a fresh crackdown reported last week, the government banned 156 medicines that were made from “irrational” combinations of two or more drug ingredients.
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking development, a recent study conducted by researchers in Europe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) found that Merck’s
New Delhi: Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Group and Bain Capital are vying for a buyout of Vadodara-based active pharmaceuticals ingredient (API) maker Farmson Basic
New Delhi: Indian Immunologicals Ltd on Tuesday said it has jointly developed an intranasal vaccine for COVID-19. The company said it has come up with
By Brendan Pierson New York: Delaware’s highest court said on Tuesday it will hear an appeal by GSK and other drugmakers seeking to end more
By Michael Erman London: Pfizer Inc is launching a new website to promote and improve access to its health care offerings for migraine and respiratory
By Subrata Nag Choudhury Kolkata: Police in India fired teargas and water cannon to disperse hundreds of protesters marching in the eastern city of Kolkata
New Delhi: The CBI will consult experts from the All India Institute of Medical Science on the DNA and forensic reports related to the alleged
By Patrick Wingrove London: Eli Lilly said it has begun selling single-dose vials of its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound in the U.S., aimed at patients
By Prabhat Prakash & Prarthana Sharma Hyderabad: Electronic batch records (EBR) are transforming the management of documentation and drug production by pharmaceutical companies. For the
Mumbai: Pharmarack Technologies Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), has released a report titled “Changing Dynamics of Indian Pharma Supply Chain,”
Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) announced the launch of Hillchol (BBV131), a novel single-strain Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) developed under the license from Hilleman
Hisar: Three men allegedly molested two junior resident doctors walking to their hostel after a 12-hour shift, stalked them and issued death threats at Maharaja
New Delhi: Shares of Aarti Drugs jumped 5 per cent to their fresh all-time high of Rs 634.90 on BSE on Tuesday after the company
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in the FIR the agency
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday concluded a second round of polygraph tests on former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH)
New Delhi: The National Task Force, constituted by the Supreme Court against the backdrop of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata,
New Delhi: Drug makers Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark and FDC are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, as per the US Food and
London: Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) business
By Patrick Wingrove Cigna said on Monday it will remove AbbVie’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira from some of its lists of preferred drugs for
Ambala: Since its start in May 2022 to July 2024, Atal Cancer Care Centre (ACCC) in Ambala Cantonment, has recorded registration of over 46,077 patients
New Delhi: A study by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), which functions under the Railway Ministry, has found that train controllers face multiple
Kolkata: People associated with the TV industry took out a candle march on Sunday against the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder
Kolkata: A US-based doctor who has contributed immensely to India’s polio elimination efforts and measles surveillance initiatives has criticised the brutal rape and murder of
Kolkata: CBI sleuths on Monday started grilling former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) Sandip Ghosh and ex-medical superintendent and vice principal
Kolkata: Sandeep Ghosh, who faced CBI interrogation for nine consecutive days and a polygraph test, did not immediately respond to knocks on his door and
New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication used to treat moderate-to-severe
New Delhi: Adish C Aggarwala, the immediate past president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), has demanded that the current president, Kapil Sibal, either
New Delhi: Rallies and demonstrations were held in different parts of West Bengal on Sunday, protesting the rape and murder of the doctor at the
Chennai: Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital announced the launch of the ‘Parinamam’ support group, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide holistic support for patients living with
New Delhi: Shares of Shilpa Medicare rose 6.40 per cent on BSE on Monday, and were trading at Rs 741.90 at 12 noon, on company’s
New Delhi: Zydus Lifesciences shares fell up to 6% on Monday to day’s low at Rs 1,109 on BSE after the company announced acquisition of
By Geert De Clercq and Yantoultra Ngui Paris: UCB, a Belgian biopharmaceutical firm, said on Monday it would sell its Chinese neurology and allergy business
New Delhi: The lie detection test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the alleged rape and murder of a RG Kar Medical College trainee
Delhi: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ending June 30th, 2024. The company’s CDMO segment which accounts
Darjeeling: A torchlight protest was held in Siliguri on Sunday, demanding justice for the victim of the Kolkata woman doctor’s rape and murder at RG
South 24 Parganas: Local women staged a protest on Sunday, demanding justice in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case in Bhangore, South
London: Cancer vaccines represent a burgeoning field in oncology, potentially revolutionising cancer treatment. Earlier, approved cancer vaccines were prophylactic against cancer-causing viruses. However, recent advancements
New Delhi: Kolkata Police have extended prohibitory orders near state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for one more week till August 31. The orders,
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the BioE3 policy–Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment–aimed at fostering high-performance biomanufacturing, on
New Delhi: India’s pharmaceutical industry has sought at least two more years to implement the revised pharma manufacturing rules under Schedule M, saying it is
New Delhi: Saptarishi Chatterjee, Medical Superintendent and Vice President of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, held a meeting with students and teachers to discuss
Kolkata: All documents pertaining to the alleged financial irregularities in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been handed over to the Central Bureau
Jammu: Security has been beefed up at government hospitals in Jammu with the deployment of armed security personnel to ensure the safety of medical staff
Kolkata: Following the Supreme Court’s order to hand over security of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Medical Education Department on Friday ordered that the stipend of senior resident doctors and postgraduate medical students will be increased by 25
Kolkata: Bengal govt appealed to agitating junior doctors to return to work as their agitation over the RG Kar rape-murder entered the second week on
Mumbai: A 14-bed ward has been reserved at Seven Hills Hospital in Maharashtra’s Mumbai as a precautionary measure regarding Monkeypox infection. There is no single
Brussels: The European Commission on Friday approved Moderna’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults — the first time the bloc has authorised an
New Delhi: The Government of India has banned 156 drugs, including painkillers, multivitamins, and antibiotics commonly used for treating fever and colds. An official comment
Kolkata: A team of experts from Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Delhi reached Kolkata for a polygraph test that will be conducted today on former
New Delhi: BNT116, a vaccine developed by BioNTech is being tested to determine its effectiveness in targeting and eliminating cancer cells, and preventing them from
Bhopal: CM Mohan Yadav said that the Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP) should design and implement versatile training programmes tailored to the
New Delhi: Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Saturday it had received a binding offer from Germany’s Siemens Healthineers to acquire its molecular imaging business for
Kolkata: On the 172nd birth anniversary of Dr Radha Gobinda Kar who founded the Calcutta School of Medicine in 1886, an institution later rechristened as
New Delhi: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has signed an agreement with Perfect Day Inc, a Temasek portfolio company, to buy its 50% stake in Sterling Biotech
Washington: Several lawmakers have urged the US Food and Drug Administration to initiate an investigation over US biopharmaceutical companies conducting clinical trials alongside the People’s
New Delhi: The US health regulator has pulled up Aurobindo Pharma’s subsidiary Eugia for manufacturing lapses at its Telangana-based plant. In a warning letter to
Kolkata: The anti-corruption branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches on Sunday at multiple locations connected to former RG Kar Medical College
New Delhi : The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) called off the strike protesting the Kolkata rape and murder of a trainee doctor
New Delhi: After the Supreme Court made another appeal on Thursday to the striking doctors to resume their duties, various agitating resident doctors’ associations (RDAs),
New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its appeal to the doctors protesting over the rape and killing of a Kolkata medic to resume work
Ranchi: Junior doctors at the state-run Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Jharkhand’s Ranchi resumed work on Friday as they withdrew their ‘pen down’
Kolkata: Healthcare services were severely hit at state-run hospitals in West Bengal on Friday as junior doctors continued their ceasework for the 15th consecutive day
London: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna targeting newer variants of the disease in time
New Delhi: Hundreds of resident doctors in New Delhi have resumed work on Friday following an 11-day strike sparked by the alleged rape and murder
New Delhi: The government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDCs) drugs-including antibiotics, antiallergics, painkillers, multivitamins and combination doses for treatment of fever and hypertension-after a
London: Bristol-Myers Squibb-backed Zenas BioPharma has filed to go public in the United States, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, underscoring improving investor appetite for
New Delhi: The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of an explosion that killed at least 17 workers and injured several others at a private
New Delhi: Finding doctors protesting R G Kar hospital rape-murder incident not heeding to its appeal to resume duties, the SC on Thursday protected them
OnSeptember 23, the much-touted Ayushman Bharat, also called the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), completed one year of its existence. The National Health Authority
ON February 8, as this article goes to print, the rapidly escalating number of infections caused by a previously unknown virus, but which belongs to
THE hype and hullabaloo over the availability and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in India have been gathering a lot of steam in recent days,
THE COVID-19 caseload continues to rise in India, with State governments, including those of Delhi and the industrial hub Maharashtra, signalling that their States are
The recently released data of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS, 2019-20) offer little to feel optimistic about. The data unveiled
The big story on the COVID-19 vaccine front in the country is the release on March 3 of the interim Phase 3 trial results of
Amid the ongoing vaccination drive euphoria over the efficacy of the Phase 3 trials of the indigenously manufactured Covaxin, the fresh outbreak of COVID-19 infections
Following the emergence of several variants of the COVID-19–causing virus, SARS-CoV-2—in particular the three more transmissible ones identified since December 2020 in the United Kingdom,
On March 30, Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for and Family Welfare released a document titled “Chasing the virus: A public health response to the pandemic”,
PASSING through the Null Bazar area of south Mumbai, this correspondent was witness to a crowd of about 25 people who had gathered in a
RamananLaxminarayan , Director and Senior Fellow at the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy, was among the experts who underscored the importance of testing
New Delhi: A tough talking Supreme Court on Thursday termed “extremely disturbing” the Kolkata Police’s delay in registering the unnatural death of the woman doctor
COVID-19 has struck Maharashtra’s prisons again. As of April 25, there were 230 active cases among inmates and 110 staffers who had tested positive for
Gujarat’s deepening COVID-19 crisis is showing no signs of improvement: neither the death rate nor the number of infections is plateauing. Gujarat’s one-time claim of
London: Britain’s drug regulator authorized the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi on Thursday, saying it’s the first medicine to show some impact in slowing the progression of
London: Liquidia Corp has filed a legal challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to grant three-year exclusivity to United Therapeutics’ inhaled drug
T he COVID-19 crisis in West Bengal was exacerbated by the prolonged Assembly election that stretched over 32 days in eight phases as unscrupulous politicians
Photographs and videos coming out of Uttar Pradesh reveal a terrifying crisis sweeping the most populous State in India. In Agra, a man in a
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed social media platforms in India to comply with the Supreme Court order to
COVID cases and deaths owing to complications arising out of the infection are rising with each passing day in Tamil Nadu, sending health professionals and
Kolkata: Professor Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. This development comes a week after
ON April 28, the first day of the 14-day lockdown announced by the Karnataka government, there was an eerie calm on the streets of Bengaluru.
Atchutapuram: A suspected solvent leakage could have triggered a blaze in a pharma unit here that has killed 17 persons, a senior official said on
New Delhi: As nationwide protests by doctors continue over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and
In a nation as vast and populous as India, where 1.42 billion people reside, access to quality health care remains a significant hurdle. Approximately three-quarters
ASSAM has reported a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases with a rapid rise in the test positivity rate (TPR) in the ongoing second
New Delhi: Kolkata doctor rape case: Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has filed application in the Supreme Court to intervene in the Kolkata
From hardly 575 active cases on February 23 to a staggering 1,22,980 cases on April 30, the second wave of COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh has
By Pradeep Sheokand Chandigarh: The doctors of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh continued their demonstration on Wednesday against the
Even as most parts of the country continue to live in fear in the wake of the deadly second wave of COVID-19, there is a
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday wrote a letter to Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda requesting an Act
Kerala’s most notable achievement during the first wave of COVID-19 that began in March 2020 was its prevention and containment measures in a way that
New Delhi: Resident doctors staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday, marking the 10th day of their indefinite strike over the alleged
While the Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao government in Telangana ponders its next course of action, the number of COVID-19 cases in the State continues to surge
New Delhi: In New Delhi, as the resident doctors’ protest, sparked by the incident in Kolkata, continued for the 10th consecutive day, essential healthcare services
Raja Begum, 55, was not just a foot soldier of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Kashmir. Her dedication to her work had made her
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs headed by Amit Shah on Wednesday wrote to West Bengal chief secretary for the deployment of Central Industrial
The lack of transparency in assessing scientific evidence for the approval and administration of vaccines has been the subject of dispute with regard to India’s
New Delhi: The AIIMS Delhi administration has urged striking resident doctors to return to work, emphasising the need to continue patient care. This appeal comes
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data on sanitation reveal that 19 per cent of households still have no toilet facility, which means that they
Checking the weight of malnourished children at Bhospada, a remote village in Palghar district of Maharashtra. | Photo Credit: Prashant Nakwe The chief takeaway from
IN May 2015, in a bid to accelerate malaria eradication worldwide by 2030 and shift gears from its earlier strategy of malaria control, the World
“My husband is a buddhu [illiterate],” 41-year-old Anita Bodo says through her tears. When she was diagnosed with tuberculosis in early 2021, her husband was
Abortion rights activists near the U.S. Supreme Court after the overturning of Roe vs Wade, in Washington, D.C. on June 30 | Photo Credit: NICHOLAS
The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022” report begins with a dismal piece of data: the
At the cremation of a COVID-19 patient in Srinagar on May 25, 2021. | Photo Credit: NISSAR AHMAD On January 31, 2020, the front-page story
The Hippocratic Oath aside, there are laws in place to check unethical doctors. However, that is not the case with the marketing practices of the
New Delhi: The IMA has written to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, highlighting the urgent need for bringing a central law to deal with
Laura Reiner | Photo Credit: BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Indian government says there is an effort to tarnish India’s image. Not at all. The GHI
Dr Raghuram Rao. | Photo Credit: By Special Arrangement While the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020 did impact tuberculosis elimination efforts and services across
New Delhi: In a warning letter to Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary Eugia Pharma Specialities, which manufactures sterile injectables, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has
At a TB awareness campaign in Kozhikode in 2015. | Photo Credit: S. Ramesh Kurup Life came to a sudden halt for Fahad Zuberi when
It is slowly becoming apparent that the COVID-19 pandemic, which first hit India in early 2020, has had devastating and long-lasting effects on the nation’s
It was a scandal the Indian government was least prepared for. Just two months ago, a controversy erupted involving the death of 66 children in the
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide and has become a major health problem. It has spread to almost every corner
The Anopheles Gambiae mosquito, pictured here in this undated photo, is the most common mosquito species in Africa and the primary Malaria-causing vector in humans.
Katheeza Beevi being honoured by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in late April. | Photo Credit: By Special Arrangement After 33 years of dedicated service in which
“It is important to keep trying, to keep fixing, to make small improvements to a broken system so all of this will finally add up
UN report said here has been a steep increase in new infections in eastern Europe and central Asia. | Photo Credit: SAIKAT PAUL/PACIFIC PRESS/PICTURE ALLIANCE
Parth Sharma is 15 years old and has diabetes. He is careful to adhere to his insulin schedule to ensure his glucose levels are under
The Telangana government affidavit of July 27 in the High Court declaring its intent to demolish the heritage block of the Osmania General Hospital (OGH)
The suspension of K.S. James, director of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), for 90 days by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Pollen is a common cause of allergies. Scientists believe inverse vaccines could be used to treat them. | Photo Credit: Science Photo Library/IMAGO Scientists hope
Azeem Khan, a carpenter from Parbhani district, found himself in a state of shock at Nanded’s Shankarrao Chavan government medical College and hospital. He had
A patient recovering from surgery to remove a fungal infection associated with mucormycosis (known as “black fungus”) is tended to by a relative in a
Students wear masks amid dense smog near the India Gate in New Dellhi on November 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI As of November 6,
A quarter of the world population is infected with the bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but a healthy immune system can prevent it from developing into the
Why is it reluctant to conduct a household consumption survey? The Global Hunger Index 2023 has ranked India 111 out of 125 countries with sufficient
Many antibiotics have stopped working. A world without antibiotics isn’t some alternative universe or horror movie scenario. It is a reality, now. | Photo Credit:
As the Conference of Parties 28 or COP28 winds down in Dubai, one of the sources of contention has been about whether fossil fuels should
Against the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, experts recommend precautions to take to prevent infections. | Photo Credit: KJPeters/Beautiful Sports/imago images With the holiday season
The first high-tech artificial heart was implanted in patients with severe heart disease a decade ago. But since then, a revolution in heart replacements has
A medical worker administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at a vaccination center in Nice, France, on December 7, 2022. | Photo Credit: Eric Gaillard/REUTERS/File Photo
Amidst the panic of the first wave of COVID-19, existing drugs were repurposed as a treatment. Some ideas were fatal, including one briefly praised by
It was a windy but warm September morning, and crowds were gathered outside the outpatient department (OPD) of the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in
When a terminal illness gave my life an expiry date, music and poetry came to me, whispering words of wisdom, “Let it be!” Source link
Wahid Mir, 43, from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, looks older than his years as prays at the graveyard in his village— it is a ritual
1. Marburg virus The most dangerous virus is the Marburg virus. It is named after a small and idyllic town on the river Lahn—but that
In 1986, driven by a deep commitment to alleviating suffering, a doctor couple, graduates of Government Medical College, Nagpur and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore,
Studies from The Lancet urge societies to move away from the medicalised view of menopause in favour of a broader model that supports women transitioning
A volunteer signs a signature campaign poster for a tuberculosis awareness programme in Secunderabad, Telangana, in 2012. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/ iStock August 2021.
Someone needs to speak up for food. For the silent staples that are snubbed and slighted yet consumed by the tonne. Their sojourn in the
Shivamogga: The Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust has been awarded a patent by the Patent Office, Government of India, for an invention entitled IRIS Retractor
Healthcare workers are at the frontline of the climate battle. As populations, particularly in Asia, confront the brutal realities of a heating planet, having suitably
Bengaluru: Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG) and C-Care Ltd, a healthcare service provider in Mauritius, have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance cancer care
After two decades of falling incidence numbers, malaria cases worldwide since 2015 have not declined as many hoped, and, in some areas, they are even
People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 11. The world is experiencing its highest levels of
You may know the feeling. Your days are characterised by a dull haze of sameness. You want to connect with people, but even when you
New Delhi: Shogun Organics, a part of Safex Chemicals Group, on Wednesday said it has developed and patented mosquito repellent molecule Renofluthrin. In a statement,
New Delhi: The AIIMS Delhi administration on Wednesday appealed to striking resident doctors to resume duties in the interest of patient care, saying a collaborative
AstraZeneca have withdrawn their COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria, the first to have been administered against the virus in 2020. | Photo Credit: Plyushkin/Pond5 Images/IMAGO The pharmaceutical
Praful Reddy, 49, an IT professional from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, has lung cancer and has been undergoing treatment, including targeted therapy,
New Delhi: The Apollo Prostate Institute has introduced a new treatment module for enlarged prostates, known as water vapor or steam therapy. This innovative treatment
Carrot and beetroot. This duet of perfectly innocuous vegetables had been as natural a part of Leela’s (name changed) diet as anybody else’s. But one
New Delhi: The skyrocketing popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) drugs has led to significant market growth in recent years. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly
New Delhi: After the Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force that will make recommendations on the prevention of violence and safe working conditions for
E-cigarettes contain small amounts of potentially toxic chemicals. Scientists don’t yet know the long-term health risks of vaping. | Photo Credit: Andrew Harnik People who
Pune: Long queues of patients were seen at the Sassoon General Hospital’s OPDs on Tuesday after they reopened following two days of public holidays. With
In the winter of 2023, health experts across the European continent started noticing something weird. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, were rising.
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on Wednesday requested resident doctors of the institute to resume their duties immediately so
Differences in disease between the sexes: “Women’s health has all been centered around what their uterus is up to.” | Photo Credit: eva/Pond5/IMAGO Women tend
New Delhi: A day after state government guidelines were issued for responding to Mpox cases, Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), announced
Kolkata: Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal on Wednesday, as junior doctors continued their ceasework for the 13th consecutive day to
On the night of May 26, a fire broke out at the Baby Care New Born hospital, a private neonatal nursing home in East Delhi’s
Kolkata: The healthcare services were severely affected at state-run hospitals across West Bengal as the ceasework agitation by junior doctors to protest against the alleged
One evening, Raj (name changed) , a 35-year-old IT professional, found himself inexplicably angry and frustrated after a minor disagreement with his colleague. Mental health
Government school students get their share of eggs in their mid-day meal in Puducherry, July, 2016. | Photo Credit: T. SINGARAVELOU A ‘dual burden of
New Delhi: Junior doctors at government hospitals in several states across the country remained off duty disrupting OPD and elective services as major doctors’ associations
A fish vendor waits on a hot summer afternoon in New Delhi on May 29, 2024. Temperatures in the capital have soared to a record-high
New Delhi: The Delhi government has directed three of its hospitals to set up isolation rooms for management of suspected and confirmed cases of Mpox,
In one of the worst hooch tragedies in recent times, at least 58 people, including a few women, have died, and more than 50 others
New Delhi: The union health ministry has asked all central government hospitals to enhance security measures, in light of the rape-murder case of a 31-year-old
A coloured wood engraving showing a street during the Great Plague in London, 1665, with a death cart and mourners. It is captioned, “Bring Out
New Delhi: The government has directed all Centre-run hospitals to allow only one or two attendants with a patient at any time, including visiting hours.
Kumar Gowda, a 60-year-old small farmer from Sannegowdara Colony in Hunsur taluk, Mysuru district, vividly remembers August 26, 2022—the day he lost his wife. After
London: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved AstraZeneca’s blockbuster cancer drug, Imfinzi, for the treatment of patients with a type of non-small cell lung
Copenhagen: Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic said on Friday it had submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator for approval to extend the use of
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police on Tuesday began an investigation against RG Kar Medical College and Hospital’s former principal Sandip Ghosh for his alleged involvement in
WATCH | India’s immunisation crisis According to joint data from the World Health Organization and UNICEF, 1.6 million children in India received no vaccines in
Geneva: The World Health Organization on Friday urged manufacturers to ramp up production of mpox vaccines to rein in the spread of a more dangerous
London: British pharmaceutical group GSK on Friday welcomed victory in drawn out US litigation regarding its Zantac drug for heartburn that allegedly caused cancer. The
By Lucy Raitano and Alun John London: Shares in companies making and developing products against mpox surged on Friday as the European Union’s public health
New Delhi: Following the rape and murder incident of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, the Ministry of Health and
Your gut is teeming with tiny single-celled parasites called Blastocystis. Gross, right? But a new study shows these gut parasites can be linked to a
New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has started discussions with local manufacturers of rubber gloves to look into their complaints about poor quality products
London: Danish biotech firm Bavarian Nordic said on Saturday it plans to ramp up production of its mpox vaccine and work with international health organisations
New York: Pfizer shared an update on the Phase 2 trial (NCT06436703) to evaluate second-generation candidates against influenza was initiated earlier this year and enrolled
Bhubaneshwar: The strike by medical students, interns and junior doctors in medical colleges across the state continued on Monday, as they sought justice for the
“…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” —Benjamin Franklin, among others The dread of death (and ageing with
New Jersey: Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA (Glenmark) announced the launch of Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.1 per cent over-the-counter (OTC), which is compared to
Gdansk: BioNTech on Monday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted a partial clinical hold on an early stage study of its
New York: Pfizer Inc and BioNTech announced top-line results from their Phase III clinical trial to evaluate the companies’ combined mRNA vaccine candidate against influenza
Kolkata: Doctors and medical students of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital protested over the rape and murder of the trainee doctor by creating
Healthcare workers check their computer screens at a hospital in New Delhi, India, June 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: Anushree Fadnavis The 2024-2025 Budget, announced on July 23
London: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Regeneron’s therapy for a common form of blood cancer, the company said on Tuesday.
New Delhi: Serum Institute of India on Tuesday said it is currently working to develop a vaccine for Monkeypox, with positive outcomes expected in a
New Delhi: Aurobindo Pharma expects its China facility to commence production in the next quarter with full-scale output anticipated only in the next fiscal year,
New Delhi: Amid spiralling nation-wide protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Supreme
The latest hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu (TN), in which 61 people died after consuming methanol-spiked moonshine, has triggered State-wide concern over the rampant
Ahmedabad: Despite the wide use and abuse of antibiotics during the COVID years, their sales have only continued to rise year after year. What is
By Sneha S K and Sriparna Roy London: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday delayed traditional approval for Liquidia Corp’s inhaled drug for
London: Shares of some mpox vaccine and drug developers jumped sharply on Monday in premarket trading, putting them on track to extend gains from last
New Delhi: Medics have extended their indefinite strike into its ninth day, keeping elective services suspended in response to the rape and murder of a
The upscale Marris Road in Aligarh’s Civil Lines area—lined with multi-storey mansions, high-end stores and American food chains—stands in contrast with the otherwise old and
London: Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 94 per cent in pre-diabetic adults who were overweight or obese
By Maggie Fick London: Danish biotech firm Bavarian Nordic could ramp up production of its mpox vaccine even before having orders lined up, based on
By Bhanvi Satija and Christy Santhosh London: The U.S. health regulator on Tuesday approved Johnson & Johnson’s chemotherapy-free combination treatment for a type of non-small
New Delhi: AIIMS Delhi on Tuesday issued guidelines for handling suspected Monkeypox patients and allocated five beds for treatment in isolation. The standard operating procedures
The monsoon always brings with it some or other health crisis. Each year sees a surge of infectious diseases that wreak havoc on our communities,
It has been more than 125 years since the role of mosquitoes as the transmitters of malaria was discovered on 20 August 1897 by British
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