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Heart failure, devices and transplants: Benefits and possibilities

Over the past decade, India's cardiovascular device market has grown into a significant health-tech segment with an estimated value of $1.55 bn and projected to reach $2.34 bn by 2030

American woman shares 'crazy' hospital experience in India, compares to US

Kristen Fischer, who has been based in India since 2021, took to Instagram to recount how she injured her thumb and how she got it treated for just ₹50

Rare but ruthless: Deadly brain-eating amoeba claims 19 lives in Kerala

The mother of a nine-year-old girl who died after contracting the so-called "brain-eating amoeba" says she is still struggling to comprehend the loss. "I cannot believe my daughter is gone," a sobbing mother said, adding that there was no clear information from health authorities on how the child became infected. The girl, hailing from Kozhikode, is among those who have succumbed in recent months to Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, a rare but almost always fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. Kerala has been grappling with a rare but deadly disease that has claimed the lives of 19 people in recent months. The culprit is a microscopic parasite known as Naegleria fowleri, more commonly called the "brain-eating amoeba", which causes a condition known as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, or PAM. The infection is almost always fatal, killing more than 98 per cent of those who contract it. Over 70 cases have been reported in the state this year. The amoeba is found

Marbles Health aims ₹100 cr ARR in 3 years, to unveil mental health device

Marbles Health eyes Rs 100 crore ARR in three years, strengthens EASE platform, develops at-home device, expands footprint in India, signs MoU with NHS for global collaboration

AHPI warns Star Health it may halt cashless service over 'unfair practices'

In a strongly worded communication sent to the insurer, AHPI flagged long-standing grievances, including the refusal to revise hospital tariffs in line with rising healthcare costs

Laurus Labs gains 3%, nears record high; should you buy, hold or sell?

Thus far in September, the stock price of Laurus Labs has rallied 6 per cent, as compared to a 1.5 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex and BSE Healthcare index

Another man in Kerala dies of rare brain infection, 11 under treatment

A 45-year-old man died from amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and often fatal brain infection, while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, health officials said on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Ratheesh, a native of Sultan Bathery here. He was also suffering from cardiac issues, they said. As many as 11 people are now under treatment at the medical college in Kozhikode with the symptoms of the disease, the officials added. Three persons had succumbed to amoebic brain fever in the state in August. In view of the deaths, the Kerala Health department recently issued special guidelines for the treatment of amoebic meningoencephalitis, the rare brain infection caused by free-living amoeba in contaminated waters. According to health officials, amoebic meningoencephalitis is primarily contracted through swimming or bathing in contaminated water. A total of 42 cases have been reported across Kerala this year, they added.

Fortis signs 15-year sub-lease to run Greater Noida hospital facility

Fortis Healthcare has signed a 15-year sub-lease with R.R. Lifesciences to operate a hospital in Greater Noida, expanding its NCR presence with a monthly rent of Rs 2.4 crore

Two more deaths in Kerala from amoebic meningoencephalitis, toll rises to 3

Two people, including a three-month-old infant, have died from amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and often fatal brain infection, while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, health officials said on Monday. With these deaths, the toll from the amoebic brain fever in the state has risen to three within August, officials said. The deceased infant was the son of Abubacker Siddique from Omassery in this district and had been receiving treatment at the hospital for the past month. His condition worsened on Sunday, leading to his death in the ICU, an official said. The other victim, Ramla (52) of Kappil in Malappuram district, developed symptoms on July 8. She was initially treated at a private hospital and later shifted to Kozhikode Medical College as her condition deteriorated. According to health officials, eight other patients from Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. Earlier, on August 14, a ...

Apollo Hospitals shares fall as 1.3% equity change hands; check seller here

Apollo Hospitals shares fell after 1.32 per cent equity changed hands on NSE in two pre-market block trades

Govt panel starts drafting rules for refurbished medical device imports

A high-level inter-departmental committee has begun discussions on regulating refurbished medical devices, balancing patient safety concerns with affordable healthcare access

NHA, C-DAC launch e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS for small healthcare providers

NHA and C-DAC have launched e-Sushrut@Clinic, a lightweight, ABDM-enabled HMIS for small and medium healthcare providers to digitise records and offer telemedicine at low cost

GIC, TPG-backed AHH targets 20 AINU hospitals by FY30, eyes GI entry

AHH aims for 20 nephrology and urology hospitals under AINU by FY30, plans GI expansion, and leaves IPO timing to investor decision despite readiness within 18 months

Narayana Health to add 2,000 beds, expand insurance schemes in FY26

Hospital chain plans bed expansion, insurance scheme growth, and integrated care push; unveils AI heart tool to boost diagnostics and maintain momentum in FY26

Apollo, Siemens collaborate to advance liver healthcare with AI innovation

Apollo and Siemens Healthineers will collaborate on AI and imaging research for early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of liver diseases including MASLD in India

Diagnostic firm Aarthi Scans eyes North India, lines up ₹350 cr investment

Chennai-based Aarthi Scans plans to add 65 new centres by 2030, with 90% in North India, while exploring fitness diagnostics and targeting a Rs 600 crore turnover

India needs tax breaks, startup push to lead global wellness tourism

KPMG-FHRAI report projects India's medical tourism to reach $58.2 bn by 2035, calls for tax incentives, global branding and startup support to drive growth

Tricog, Omron eye 100 mn patient screenings for cardiac health by 2030

Tricog Health and Omron aim to screen 100 million patients for cardiac health by 2030 with KeeboHealth, an AI-powered connected health platform integrating remote monitoring & real-time data analytics

Why the first 60 minutes after a heart attack can make all the difference

The first hour after a heart attack can mean the difference between survival and lasting damage; doctors explain what to do in the Golden Hour

Could your daily office chai be harming your hormones, making you sick?

Doctors warn that chai in polythene or substandard plastic cups may leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, raising cancer risk over time