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Cancer, neonatal care & genetic disorders dominate crowdfunding in India

Industry projections suggest that crowdfunding's growth in healthcare financing could rise to 20-30 per cent

Damage to brain's self-control region may fuel political passions: Study

Researchers have thus identified for the first time which brain networks regulate political passion

China unveils booster to amplify immune responses against cancer, viruses

This technology is capable of amplifying immune responses against tumours and infections up to 150-fold

Delhi govt inks MoU with Centre to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme

With this, Delhi has become the 35th state/Union Territory to implement the health insurance scheme. West Bengal is now the only state which has not implemented the scheme

Indian medical devices industry calls USA's 27% tariff challenge for growth

The new tariffs may impact India's medical devices exports, said Rajiv Nath, forum coordinator for the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD)

China trials test virus-based cancer therapy as alternative to chemo

These low-cost, high-impact virus therapies are showing promise in clinical trials in China

CDSCO issues revised risk classification list for cardiovascular devices

Industry stakeholders asked to submit feedback to draft list by April 30

Mumbai-based start-up launches probiotic combo for weight management

Co claims that the formulation naturally increases GLP-1 levels and regulates appetite

Measles outbreak: WHO issues travel warning amid rising cases in the US

As of March 27, there were over 483 confirmed cases of measles in the US, along with two deaths. The WHO has now issued a travel advisory. The CDC has also identified 3 major outbreaks in 2025

USTR flags barriers for med device export to India ahead of Apr 2 deadline

Move comes even as domestic medtech manufacturers lobby asked GOI to work towards a fair deal

Over 600 private hospitals have opted out of Ayushman Bharat since 2018

Private players say lower rates, delayed dues hampering participation in the scheme

Gennova Biopharma partners with CEPI to develop mRNA Nipah vaccine

Nipah virus, a highly lethal pathogen belonging to the Paramyxovirus family, has caused multiple outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia over the past two decades

Apple's AI-powered health assistant will tell you how to keep fit: Details

Likely to be launched at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference next year, Apple is training the AI-powered health assistant to offer personalised health tracking and insights for users

LuNGS Alliance to enhance access to tailored cancer therapies in India

The programme aims to enhance access to targeted cancer therapies by identifying actionable genetic mutations in lung cancer patients

Modi govt uplifted India's health infrastructure, says Amit Shah in Hisar

He was addressing a gathering after unveiling a statue of Maharaja Agrasen at the Maharaja Agrasen Medical College campus in Agroha

What is ZooWIN: Govt portal to monitor anti-rabies, anti-snake venom stocks

India records an estimated three to four million snake bites annually, resulting in approximately 50,000 deaths

Cardiac stents to cost 2% more as regulator allows prices to be raised

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority allows manufacturers to make adjustment for inflation

AI tools used in TB screening under 100-day drive: Govt to Rajya Sabha

The DeepCXR tool is being used for automated chest X-ray reading, while an AI-based system facilitates automated reading, recording, and entry of LPA results, MoS health told Rajya Sabha

Health Ministry releases national guidelines for medical oxygen management

The programme would be undertaken in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Fresh capex to boost hospital bed expansion by 35-40% in 3-5 years

After a consolidation phase from FY17-FY24, hospitals are shifting focus to expansion, emphasising brownfield projects and operation and maintenance models to mitigate risks and enhance profitability