Tag: Cancer
Melanoma cancer diagnostics market: 7 key takeaways
The market will be positively influenced by increasing R&D on cancer diagnosis and management. Increasing prevalence of melanoma and effective immunotherapies are expected to drive growth of the market globally..............
Max Hospital launches ‘state-of-the-art’ Onco-Daycare
Gurgaon: Leading healthcare provider of North India, Max Healthcare has launched a state-of-the-art, innovative daycare cancer centre right in the heart of Gurgaon. The...
A research fund to promote collaboration among African & Indian scientists
The Africa India Mobility Fund is a partnership between The African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) and the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance, running since April 2018. It has reopened applications to scientists from the two regions who wish to conduct visits of up to three months in either direction...............
Top bio-institutes partner to beat oral cancer
This flagship project by Tata Centre for Development is about detecting oral cancer at an early stage, with the help of a non-invasive diagnostic process. TCD has partnered with the Tata Memorial Centre as a part of testing the new diagnostic process they have developed.................
New method developed to test cancer drugs
Finding a new way to develop non-animal models to test new cancer drugs, Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras have come up with a new strategy to simulate microgravity in their laboratory by using equipment called rotary cell culture system.....................
Stryker launches Spy-Phi to support breast cancer patients
World renowned breast cancer expert, Dr David Weintritt visits India to hold clinical workshops on role of Spy-Phi Fluorescence Imaging technology in breast cancer surgery and reconstruction................
Swachch Bharat will help fight Hepatitis?
About 4 crore people in India are suffering from Hepatitis D; 80-90 lakh from hepatitis C. Unsafe injections in India lead to 21 million Hepatitis B infections (32% of global burden) and 2 million Hepatitis C infections (40% of the global burden)..............
Agilent to acquire BioTek, strengthen its leadership position in cell analysis...
Combined portfolio enables Agilent to provide a more complete and integrated solution for customers in the important and fast-growing area of live cell analysis. BioTek is a recognized leader for plate-readers and imaging systems with complementary offerings to Agilent’s portfolio...........................
The Cancer Foundation challenges ICMR’s white paper on ENDS
The non-profit organization involved in multi-aspect alleviation of cancer problem urged the union government on the need for appropriate regulations, not a blanket ban.................
Varian Medical Systems acquires Cancer Treatment Services International
Varian has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cancer Treatment Services International. Privately held, CTSI operates the American Oncology Institute in Hyderabad and 10 multidisciplinary, radiation, medical and surgical oncology, cancer centers across the Indian subcontinent......................