Tag: CVD
Glenmark concludes Hypertension Awareness Month, partners with18,000 HCPs
The company partnered with more than 8000 hospitals and clinics in 50 cities across the country, conducting over 110 Hypertension public awareness rallies and 8000+ Hypertension screening camps
An obese BMI increases BP risk by 41%: Study
53% of Indians in (26-40) years age group are at high risk of CVDs due to double trouble of Obesity & Hypertension
Failing to see the wood for the trees may be preventing...
Researchers looked at country-specific levels of cardiovascular risk, associations with socio-demographic factors and whether WHO guidelines on the use of blood pressure medication were being followed across 45 low-income...............
AliveCor brings world’s only six-lead, FDA-cleared personal ECG device to India
AliveCor’s entry into India comes at an opportune time when the public is cautioned to stay at home and the condition of most patients suffering from heart abnormalities has been worsening.....................
Expanding the scope of heartcare with Advanced Imaging Tools
Leading experts from the various fields of interventional cardiology have come under one roof to discuss the most advanced percutaneous cardiovascular interventions..................
ICMR, Health Ministry & partners launch hypertension management initiative
The India Hypertension Management Initiative (IHMI) aims to reduce disability and death related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) by improving the control of high blood pressure, reducing salt consumption and eliminating artificial trans-fats............
George Institute urges govt to build capacity to fight burden of...
SMARThealth project showcases that effective and regular interventions using existing health infrastructure works wonders in countering CVD..........
World Heart Day: India faces an ‘epidemic’ of heart disease!
A joint study prepared by ASSOCHAM and Deloitte on ‘Cardiovascular diseases in India’ reveals that CVDs accounted for around one-fourth of all deaths in India in 2008 and there are rising incidence in young patients...........
Withdrawal of GST exemption on hospital equipment: a boon or bane...
While the imported hospital equipment would become costlier post withdrawal of Goods and Service Tax exemption from 1st July, the decision would add burden on patient's pockets.....
BioVoice eMag May 2017 Issue-12 Volume-1
BioVoice eMag May 2017 Issue-12 Volume-1:
The startup special ‘May 2017’ edition of BioVoice eMagazine includes the cover story, ‘THE STARTUP FACTOR’, that looks at...