Page 7 - Medical Industry

UP hospital sealed for carrying out surgeries without authorised surgeons

A private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district has been found to be carrying out surgeries without qualified and authorised surgeons

CM Nitish Kumar loses temper after complaint over Bihar's health system

Miffed with the working style of doctors, an angry Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday scolded the Chief Secretary and directed him to rectify things immediately

Lupin ties up with global agencies to support tuberculosis treatment

Drug firm Lupin on Friday said it has tied up with Unitaid, The Aurum Institute, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and other global procurement agencies to support tuberculosis prevention treatment initiative to be rolled out to 138 countries. As per the agreement, the Mumbai-based firm will introduce two new formulations, a fixed-dose combination of Rifapentine + Isoniazid and Rifapentine 300 mg standalone tablets, at an affordable price in various regions, including many low-and middle-income countries with a large burden of tuberculosis (TB). "We are committed to enhancing the global access to affordable and high-quality drugs and APIs for the treatment of tuberculosis... "Through this, we will further reinforce our long legacy to provide shorter, more patient-friendly treatment options to prevent TB," Lupin Managing Director Nilesh Gupta said in a statement. Lupin is a leading player in the cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, and respiratory segments.

Registration by medical device resellers made a must, may impact mask sales

Apart from masks, even condoms sold at groceries may be brought within the ambit of the rule; industry feels govt may come out with an exemption list for common items

The SSI Mantra: India's own surgical robot boasts cheaper price tag

SSI Mantra has already been used for 22 complex procedures at Delhi hospital

India sitting on 500 million syringe inventory as demand goes down

The government has also cancelled several orders of various manufacturers giving quality reasons

Medfin raises $15mn in series B funding; plans to expand in 25 cities

Medfin, plans to complete 100,000 surgeries by the end of 2022

NMC regulations: Indian medical students hit the great wall of China

Borders still closed, students admitted to colleges there worried about meeting NMC regulations

Story in Numbers: Vital signs of health care delivery in India

The hospital ecosystem is expected to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene and cleanliness

Mumbai struggling with medical infrastructure amid pandemic: Report

Mumbai First and Praja Foundation released the Ideal Mumbai public health manifesto, highlighting the city's primary healthcare needs and suggested a strong public health action plan

Oracle buys medical records company Cerner for $28 billion

Oracle will pay USD 95 per Cerner share and the deal is expected to close next year

Urgent need to address manpower shortage in medical profession: VP Naidu

Ruing that the medical profession has become increasingly commercialised over the years, he advised the budding medical graduates to lend a human touch while treating their patients.

Don't want any death in tribal areas due to lack of medical aid: HC to Maha

The Bombay High Court on Monday told the Maharashtra government there must no death in the state's tribal areas due to malnutrition and lack of medical aid.

ED files 15 cases for medical malpractice amid threat of third Covid wave

Probe agency identifies a trail of close to Rs 50 cr

Baxter in advanced talks to acquire Hill-Rom for about $10 billion: Report

US-based medical technology company Baxter International is in advanced talks to buy medical equipment maker Hill-Rom Holdings for about $10 billion, a report said

Let people enter with emergent needs, death in family: HC to Karnataka

The Kerala High on Tuesday directed the Karnataka government to permit entry from here to that state of people in dire emergent situations

NCGTC issues guidelines for Rs 50,000-cr scheme for medical infra

The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd on Friday issued operational guidelines for the Rs 50,000-crore credit guarantee scheme

IMA seeks removal of a week posting provision for medical interns in Ayush

Indian Medical Association has sought removal of the provision of one-week elective posting of medical interns in Ayush medicine

Do states with 'good' health infra have lower Covid-19 death rates?

it is likely many states would have under-reported data on mortality rates, while misreporting on other key aspects concerning their health sector as well

India starts preparation to make Covid-19 care safe for children

Treatment protocols, wards with space for parents, and specially trained staff are some measures