Children who are born too early, before 37 weeks, are at a higher risk of facing death or experiencing long-term and short-term morbidity. At present, the preterm birth rates among the lower income strata is increasing due to the lack of proper access to sanitation, lack of education, and poor access to sufficient amount of drinking water.
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Vikas Kohli, Chief Marketing Officer, VIVO Healthcare, talks to BW Healthcareworld about employment opportunities and skilling in the health sector. Excerpts from the interview.
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Medical establishments constitute a pivotal part of our society. Their duty is to cure the afflicted. However, they are also an organisation which operates on a carefully strategised financial bedrock. If a healthcare facility is able to provide quality patient care in a cost-effective manner, it can be said that they have attained operational efficiency. However, there are certain challenges which prevent hospitals from achieving operational efficiency.
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Advancements in the medical device industry have dramatically improved patient outcomes and promised predictable results. A perfect example of this is in knee replacement surgeries where innovative surgical techniques and implant designs have reduced recovery time. Today, a new knee almost mimics the original knee. Making use of gender-specific prosthetics, minimally invasive surgery techniques, and computer-assisted navigation systems, knee replacement procedures are raising hopes in many cases where there was none before.
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A large number of Indians today lead unhealthy lifestyles which lead to problems such as colorectal and digestive diseases. People who suffer from colorectal or digestive disease should understand that these are not sexually transmitted diseases nor are they a punishment from God. By overcoming the stigma associated with colorectal disease and by seeking help from a qualified doctor, patients have an excellent chance of living a happier and pain-free life.
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Hospital beds, surgical tables & other patient-care equipment market is rapidly growing. However the ecosystem stands compromised both in terms of quality and care
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Prof. (Dr.) Mahipal S Sachdev, CMD of CFS said, “Our association with Mahindra Partners will help us sustain the scorching pace of growth we have set out for ourselves"
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Jaslok Hospital to undergo a massive make over: Launch of Modular Operation Theatres, expanded OPD services, Catheterization Laboratory, Recreational Centers
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