In a significant move, India has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF), a global group focused on harmonising medical device regulations, the Union Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
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In a medical achievement, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi successfully performed India’s low-weight bilateral hip replacement surgery on a 65-year-old woman weighing just 23 kg.
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Regional cancer rates in the North-East have surged, with states like Manipur, Sikkim, and Tripura reporting alarming increases. In 2022, Manipur recorded a 6.48 per cent rise in cancer cases, significantly above the national average of 2.45 per cent
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The Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) has announced plans to expand its operations across the National Capital Region (NCR) to provide quality cancer treatment to more people.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Sandip Chatterjee, one of India’s most esteemed neurosurgeons, and a remarkable human being
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Fanconi Anemia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the bone marrow’s ability to produce blood cells
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Mumbai-based ENTOD Pharmaceuticals is working with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to address concerns over its recently approved Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP 1.25per cent w/v, branded as PresVu eye drops. Approved on August 6 for the treatment of presbyopia in adults, the drug's approval was suspended by DCGI on September 10 after healthcare professionals raised concerns.
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Globally, 90per cent of blindness is preventable or treatable, yet over 1 billion people are living with some form of vision loss. The global economic burden of vision impairment was estimated at $410.9 billion (about $1,300 per person in the US) in 2020 alone.
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The report examined 99,492 samples from public and private healthcare facilities across the country. These samples, collected from areas such as the blood, urine, and respiratory tract, were tested against bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus.
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According to the GLOBOCAN 2022 data, lung cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality in India. NSCLC accounts for a significant proportion of these cases, with about 15 per cent of patients having resectable disease, this data underscores the importance of targeted treatment options.
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