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Indian population saw 30% increase in ANAs post Covid-19, says study

ANAs are proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly target the body's own cells, leading to tissue damage and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disorders

New Lancet report sets goal to cut chances of early death globally in half

Ahead of the 2024 World Health Summit, in which the World Health Organization (WHO) is a partner, a new report by the Lancet Commission on 'Investing in Health' has set a goal of cutting the probability of premature deaths around the world in half by 2050. Seven of the 30 most populous countries, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Iran, and Turkiye, are on track to meeting the "ambitious," yet "feasible" goal, which the report's authors have called '50-by-50'. The international team includes authors from institutions such as Harvard University's School of Public Health, the WHO, and Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi. They explained that on average, a 2019-born person had a 31 per cent chance of dying before turning 70 years of age. If the 50-by-50 goal was achieved globally, a 2050-born individual can expect to have only a 15 per cent chance of dying before turning 70, they said. The authors said that the gains made by the seven countries in slashing chances of early death

Good Glamm Group acquires Sirona Hygiene for Rs 450 cr in all-cash deal

This marks one of the largest cash exits for a direct-to-consumer startup in the women's health and well-being space

Glucometer maker Morepen Labs to hive off medical devices business

Expanding capacities, backward integrating production and eyeing US market for exports

Rising demand sparks expansion of women, child care services by hospitals

Hospital sector insiders say that there is rising demand for specialised maternal and child healthcare services such as obstetrics, gynaecology, infertility, neonatology, and paediatrics

Draft norms on passive euthanasia can expose doctors to legal scrutiny

Bold step, but doctors may be concerned over increased legal scrutiny, say experts

NABH sets digital healthcare standards, 100 hospitals certified so far

A total of 300 hospitals had applied for the digital certification, which was introduced by NABH in 2023

Indian pharma companies set to see 9-11% growth in FY25, says Icra

The domestic market is expected to see a positive turnaround, with ICRA projecting revenue growth of 7-9 per cent for its sample set of companies in FY25

Carlyle-backed SeQuent, Viyash Life Sciences announce Rs 8,000 crore merger

Rs 8,000 crore merger will create one of the largest animal health companies in India

Higher sales, occupancy to improve profit trajectory of Max Healthcare

Acquisitions, organic growth to improve profit trajectory

Price hikes improve margins for diagnostic labs amid online competition

Diagnostic companies like Metropolis Healthcare and Dr Lal PathLabs have implemented price hikes to cope with inflationary pressures

Medical gear makers up in arms against zero-duty imports under EU FTA

India is 70% import-dependent, and Germany and the Netherlands are among the top five countries

India reports first case of Mpox Clade 1b strain that triggered WHO alert

Surge of Clade 1b cases in Africa led WHO to term Mpox a public health emergency

Exploring opportunities of growth in various cities across India: Abhay Soi

Max Healthcare is on an expansion spree planning to add 3500 beds in 3 yrs

Nipah virus strikes back for the sixth time, Kerala on high alert

This time, the victim was a 24-year-old man from Malappuram's Thiruvali panchayat, around 20 kilometres away from Pandikkad, where a 14-year-old died in July this year due to Nipah

Affordable health care: Greater policy focus required to strengthen infra

Although public spending on health has increased in recent years, it continues to remain low compared to other countries

Indian companies shift focus towards preventive care, wellness programmes

Companies are now rapidly shifting towards outpatient department (OPD) benefits, and emphasizing on preventive screenings, annual checkups, and mental health support

Max to buy 64% stake in Jaypee Healthcare at Rs 1,660 cr valuation

Move to help Max establish foothold in North India region

Indian pharmaceutical market registers over 6% growth in August 2024

Sheetal Sapale, vice-president (commercial) at Pharmarack, said that new introductions and price growth have driven the market growth for the month of August 2024

Govt conducts 5-day mock drill to assess zoonotic pandemic preparedness

The NOHM, set up in 2022, is a cross-ministerial effort to review areas of focus from a human health standpoint as well as livestock and wildlife aspects