Tag: Hospital
Rare disease patients’ never-ending ordeal
Rare disease patients awaiting treatment despite sanction of 3 Crore rupees fund from the Karnataka Government...…………...
Fortis organizes awareness initiative on hospital-acquired infections
Preventing hospital-acquired infections and addressing Antibiotic Resistance is a major focus at PANFORAnIC, a Fortis initiative. Two-day conclave calls upon behavioural change and effective clinical practices to strengthen infection prevention & control for better patient care...………...
Tomotherapy is all about precision & efficiency
With Tomotherapy, physicians can adjust the size, shape and intensity of the radiation beam to accurately target the size, shape and location of the patient's tumor, writes Dr S Hukku, Senior Consultant & Chairman, Radiation Oncology, BLK Super Speciality Hospital...……...
Central govt to bear 60% cost of setting up tertiary care...
The maximum permissible assistance for State Cancer Institutes (SCIs) is Rs 120 crores and for Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCCs) is Rs 45 crores in different parts of the country............…..
A leadless pacemaker successfully implanted in a patient at Fortis Hospital
The doctors went ahead with the miniature, leadless cardiac pacemaker, post confirming no contraindications exist for device implantation..........
21.63% of Delhiites are diabetic: Metropolis survey
1,98,689 sample data was compiled and studied by Metropolis Healthcare and it was found that 20% people have ‘poor control’ in managing diabetes...……….
InvaGen to acquire Avenue Therapeutics for specialty hospital business in the...
At the first stage closing, InvaGen or its affiliates will acquire, through the issuance by Avenue of new shares, shares representing a 33.3% stake in Avenue’s capital stock on a fully diluted basis for $35 million...…………...
All new 19 AIIMS to host ayurveda departments
The AYUSH ministry will organize 50 workshops in collaboration with MSME to enhance entrepreneurship in Ayurveda and related sectors...………..
Not all liver failures require a liver transplant!
The two minors who had been referred for liver transplants were in critical condition and suffering from Wilson’s and autoimmune diseases. The doctors found the liver damage but ruled out need for transplant after diagnosis.......................
‘Hospital on wheels’ showcased at Medicall Expo
Haryana based medical company has come up with two unique emergency medical products - one is the import substitute Stretchers and the other one is the mini field hospital - mounted on a specially designed motorcycle...……...