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Use of modern techniques will help health facilities: Haryana CM
Gurugram, April 13: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the 12th Annual Conference of All India Surgeons’ Association in Gurugram, said on Sunday that innovation in the medical field and the use of modern techniques will help provide health facilities to all sections.
Time to integrate artificial intelligence into healthcare: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, April 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said that the state government has always supported emerging technologies in the medical sector and added that the time has now come to integrate artificial intelligence into healthcare.
Biomedical engineers build world's smallest pacemaker
Washington DC, April 9: Smaller than a grain of rice, a new pacemaker is particularly suited to the small, fragile hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
Nadda launches patient referral portal for AIIMS; pilot to connect AIIMS Delhi and Bilaspur
New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda has launched a patient referral portal that will enable seamless and secure healthcare within the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) network nationwide.
First baby born from transplanted womb in Britain, mother, baby doing well
London, April 8: For the first time in Britain, a woman has given birth following a womb transplant, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London confirmed on Tuesday.
New antiviral chewing gum may fight infection, curb spread of flu & herpes virus
New Delhi, April 5: A team of US researchers have developed a new antiviral chewing gum that showed the potential to substantially reduce viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and two influenza A strains in experimental models.
ICMR's i-DRONE initiative showcases aerial medical logistics for timely, efficient cornea transplants in pilot study
New Delhi, March 25: Aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India self-reliant and technologically empowered, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a pioneering study on the aerial transport of human corneas and amniotic membrane grafts, according to the ICMR press statement.
STPI launches open challenge program for health-tech startups; applications open from March 21
New Delhi, March 22: The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has launched the Open Challenge Program (OCP) 6.0 at the STPI MedTech Centre of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with SGPGIMS Lucknow, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, AiMeD, and the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ).
Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22: The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Experts in Meghalaya using Made in India Sputum collection machines for TB detection
By Shalini Bhardwaj, Shillong, March 22 (ANI): The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
Former V-P Venkaiah Naidu congratulates Surgeon Raghu Ram for Guinness Record
Hyderabad, March 15: Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday congratulated renowned surgeon Dr P. Raghu Ram who achieved the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest views of a breast cancer awareness lesson on YouTube in 24 hours.
Chinese scientists develop novel hydrogel to combat rheumatoid arthritis
Beijing, March 14: A research team from north China's Tianjin University has developed a new type of injectable hydrogel that can regulate immune cell metabolism, helping to reduce inflammation and slow down rheumatoid arthritis.
Australian man becomes world-1st to live with durable artificial heart for over 100 days
New Delhi, March 12: In a first, an Australian man has become the first in the world to live with a durable total artificial heart implant -- made of titanium -- for more than 100 days, and to be discharged from hospital.
MP Governor Mangubhai Patel honours kin of organ donors
Bhopal, March 9: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Sunday felicitated the family members of those who donated their body organs to give a new lease of life to others.
ICMR launches Medical Innovations Patent Mitra to support biomedical innovations
New Delhi, March 8: In a significant move towards enhancing India's healthcare innovation ecosystem, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative during the International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA).
Chhattisgarh's PRSU research for plant-based medicine to treat oral cancer
Raipur, March 6: A plant-based, effective, cost-efficient and zero side-effect medicine will soon be available in the market for the treatment of oral cancer as the professor and research scholar of Pt Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU) in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur are conducting extensive research in this direction.
Scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted therapies
Jerusalem, March 2: Challenging conventional medical wisdom, Israeli scientists found that scar tissue formation in the heart occurs through two distinct mechanisms. This discovery could lead to new and more targeted therapeutic approaches for heart disease.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit
Bhubaneswar, Feb 28: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda arrived in Odisha on Friday to participate in a national summit to be organised by National Health Mission in Puri.
New blood test capable of detecting pregnancy health complications earlier
Sydney, Feb 27: A team of Australian scientists has developed a new blood test that is capable of detecting health complications early in pregnancy.
Haryana : 47-year-old DRDO scientist gets rare third kidney transplant, now lives with five kidneys
Faridabad, February 26: Amrita Hospital in Faridabad has successfully performed a rare third kidney transplant on 47-year-old DRDO scientist Devendra Barlewar, who now has five kidneys. He had been battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years, with two previous transplants failing.
PMSSY strengthening healthcare infrastructure, fostering indigenous innovation: Jitendra Singh
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20: The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and fostering indigenous innovation, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
Tech advancements, expanding healthcare access to boost India's surgical market: Report
New Delhi, Feb 20: Tech advancements and expanding healthcare access are driving the surgical market in India, according to a report on Thursday.
Researchers create biohybrid hands with human muscles
Tokyo, February 15: A biohybrid hand which can move objects and make a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough strength to contract. It is named multiple muscle tissue actuators (MuMuTAs).
Burn care gets a boost: AIIMS Bhubaneswar collaborates with renowned expert Dr Marcus Wagstaff
Bhubaneswar, February 13: In a significant step towards revolutionising burn care, internationally acclaimed expert, Dr Marcus Wagstaff, Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Head of the Adult Burns Service at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Australia, visited the Burn Centre at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Intestinal-womb connection successfully repaired through innovative endoscopic surgery
New Delhi, February 13: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a team of doctors at New Delhi Private Hospital has successfully treated two women suffering from complex fistulas, an abnormal connection between the large intestine and womb--using an innovative cardiac occluder fistula closure device.
India advancing medical innovation with AI, genomics in Unani medicine: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 12: India is advancing medical innovation with artificial intelligence and genomics in Unani medicine, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
New treatment offers quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure
England, February 10: Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T), a simple, minimally invasive procedure that has the potential to revolutionise medical management of a common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure.
Adani to partner Mayo Clinic to establish affordable, world class healthcare facilities
Ahmedabad, February 10: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has announced the launch of Adani Health City (AHC) integrated health campuses, to be implemented through the Group's not-for-profit healthcare arm.
M42, Bahrain Royal Medical Services form strategic alliance
Dubai, February 2: M42, a global health champion established following the coming together of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare, and Royal Medical Services (RMS) of Bahrain, have announced a transformative strategic alliance, underscoring a shared vision to advance healthcare accessibility and quality across borders.
Emirates Health Services unveils 'Future of Healthcare' at Arab Health 2025
Dubai, January 28: Emirates Health Services (EHS) takes centre stage at Arab Health 2025 medical expo, showcasing a series of groundbreaking projects, unprecedented in the region and the world, under the theme 'The Future of Healthcare.'
Ahmed bin Mohammed opens landmark 50th edition of Arab Health
Dubai, January 27: Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today opened the 2025 Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare industry event in the Middle East.
MoHAP set to take part in 50th Arab Health
Dubai, January 22: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is gearing up to participate in the 50th edition of Arab Health, the Middle East's largest healthcare event, set to take place from 27th to 30th January 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
World's first cardiac telesurgery performed using made-in-India robotic system
Jaipur, January 10: India's first indigenous surgical robotic technology has created history in global healthcare by successfully performing the world's first two robotic cardiac telesurgeries within just two days, doctors involved in the procedures said on Friday.
India's 1st robotic system performs telesurgeries over a distance of 286 km
New Delhi, Jan 10: Made-in-India surgical robotic system SSI Mantra has successfully performed two robotic cardiac surgery via telesurgery spanning a distance of 286 kilometres.
Maha Kumbh 2025: A beacon of health and spiritual hope
Prayagraj, January 8: On a chilly morning in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the melodious chants of pilgrims filled the air, blending seamlessly with the soft hum of activity at the Central Hospital in Maha Kumbh Nagar.