AIIMS Delhi Collaborates with TU Dresden to Revolutionize Surgery with AI and Deep-Tech Solutions, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has announced a collaboration with Germany’s TU Dresden to transform surgery with AI and deep-tech solutions to tackle health issues. This is a key outcome of the three-day workshop conducted at AIIMS. “The signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between Prof. Ursula Staudinger and Dr M. Srinivas, Director
Junior Doctors’ Strike in England Set to Impact NHS Amid Failed Pay Negotiations, ETHealthworld
London: A planned five-day junior doctors’ strike in England will go ahead this week, their trade union announced on Tuesday, saying health minister Wes Streeting had not gone far enough in negotiations over pay and conditions. Junior doctors, also known as resident doctors, had voted to strike following the government’s award of a 5.4% pay rise. The union argues this
Fortis, Gleneagles India Collaborate under IHH to manage Operations, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: IHH Healthcare Berhad (“IHH”) has announced a collaboration between its India subsidiaries – Fortis Healthcare Limited (“Fortis”), and Gleneagles Healthcare India Private Limited (“Gleneagles India”). The collaboration aims to drive stronger business performance and long-term sustainable growth. By combining the operational and financial strengths of Fortis and Gleneagles India, the partnership seeks to unlock significant synergies. According to
Over 37L dog bite cases, 54 human rabies deaths in 2024, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: More than 37 lakh cases of dog bites and 54 suspected human rabies deaths were reported during 2024, govt said on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, minister of state for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying SP Singh Baghel said that municipalities were responsible to control the stray dog population. Baghel said they are implementing
Jamia Hamdard’s 150 MBBS, 49 PG seats scrapped for 2025-26; CAG had flagged Rs 813-crore diversion, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: In a major setback to Delhi’s medical aspirants, Jamia Hamdard University has withdrawn all 150 MBBS and 49 postgraduate medical seats for the 2025-26 academic year. The move, which comes just before the NEET counselling for deemed universities starting on July 21, follows allegations of large-scale financial irregularities, regulatory lapses, and an administrative deadlock over the governance of
‘Stop diarrhoea’ drive lays stress on prevention, ETHealthworld
Lucknow: To save children under the age of 5 from diarrhoea, the state health and family welfare department has launched a ‘Stop Diarrhoea Campaign‘ across districts. Launched on July 16 and running till July 31, it aims to raise awareness. On Monday, the department reviewed the progress of the drive in which awareness is being spread through mobile vans equipped
Jump rope for fun and fitness, a new community rises in Chennai
G. Aravindaakshan, founder of Chennai Jumps, a jump rope community in Chennai. | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARAN On Sunday morning, around two dozen individuals — a spirited mix of children, adults, and seniors — gathered at Dr. Natesan Park on Venkatanarayana Road in T. Nagar with one common goal: to jump-start their day with fun and fitness. Armed with colourful
A Shift from Charity to CapitalismETHealthworld
New Delhi: As India’s healthcare sector races toward a projected USD 596 billion valuation by 2025, a quiet but powerful shift is underway—Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are emerging as the next big disruptor. No longer just a corporate buzzword, ESG is now being seen as a critical framework to tackle inequities, attract impact-driven capital, and build a resilient,
Rise of ‘Virtual Autism’ Alarms Neurologists as Screen Time Soars Among Children, ETHealthworld
By Vishal Kumar Singh New Delhi: India is witnessing a disturbing rise in autism-like symptoms among children aged 2 to 9 not due to genetics, but linked to excessive screen exposure. Neurologists have termed this emerging condition “virtual autism“, warning that overuse of digital devices is rewiring young brains and fueling a hidden epidemic. Leading experts are now calling for
Revolutionary Molecular Approach Paves Way for Hair Regrowth Without Transplant Surgeries, ETHealthworld
Mumbai: A team of scientists by mapping the complete molecular network of human hair, have identified several treatment procedures that can potentially eliminate the need for surgery or transplants for restoring hair growth. According to a recent study published in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” integrating stem cell biology, gene therapy, and molecular signalling can potentially help to treat hair
Humana Challenges Medicare Star Rating Downgrade Again with New Lawsuit, ETHealthworld
Humana on Monday filed a new lawsuit over the U.S. government’s reduction in the health insurer’s star ratings for government-backed Medicare plans, after an earlier challenge was dismissed on technical grounds. Humana, in the lawsuit in Fort Worth, Texas, federal court, says the lower ratings could cause it to lose customers and potentially billions of dollars in bonus payments from
US Health Department’s Controversial Data Sharing with ICE Sparks Privacy Concerns, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to personal data of around 79 million Medicaid enrollees to assist in identifying individuals who may not be living in the country legally. The development reflects an expansion of federal immigration enforcement through healthcare oversight. A spokesperson from HHS confirmed that
Improvement of medication adherence in osteoporosis through telemedicine combined with email: a patient-reported experience and outcome measure-based prospective study
Discussion In this prospective study, the employment of TC did not provide any advantage as compared with traditional in presence visits in terms of adherence to alendronate in patients with osteoporosis. Significant improvement in medication adherence was achieved, instead, by providing patients with the possibility to contact on-demand their bone specialists during the follow-up. Moreover, the on-demand use of email
NHRC Urges Government to Provide Health Insurance for Elderly Prisoners, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission has issued directions to the director general (prisons) of all states and Union Territories to ensure that all eligible prisoners of 70 years or above should be registered to be able to get the benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana – the govt’s health insurance scheme for senior citizens. The
MedGenome Secures ₹400 Crore in Series E Funding to Expand Genomic Services, ETHealthworld
Bengaluru: Genomic diagnostics services company,MedGenome, announced that it has raised $47.5million (over ₹400 crore) in its Series E funding round. The investment round was co-led by private equity firm Maj Invest, an existing investor Novo Holdings and an existing shareholder Sofina. “This funding will enable us to broaden access to its genomics and integrated diagnostics solutions across India and other
Karnataka Faces Alarming Surge in Dog Bite Cases and Rabies Deaths, ETHealthworld
Bengaluru: In the past six months, Karnataka has recorded more than 2.3 lakh dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths, indicating a sharp increase compared to the corresponding period last year, according to official data released on Sunday. In all of 2024, the state reported 3.6 lakh dog bite cases and 42 rabies deaths. According to data shared by the
IP univ invites applications for MPhil prog in mental health and rehabilitationETHealthworld
New Delhi: As the admission season gains momentum, students aspiring to specialise in mental health and rehabilitation now have the opportunity to apply for MPhil programmes at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The university is offering two focused courses — rehabilitation psychology and psychiatric social work — with applications open until July 24. The MPhil programme is conducted in collaboration
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Injects $200 Million in Meril, Boosting India’s MedTech Sector, ETHealthworld
Ahmedabad: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) on Sunday announced it has signed definitive agreements to invest USD 200 million (approximately Rs 1,723 crore) in Gujarat-based medical devices manufacturer Meril, acquiring close to a 3% stake. The transaction values Meril at $6.6 billion (around Rs 56,859 crore). The deal awaits regulatory approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The investment
Proactive process evaluation of precision medicine platforms: a roadmap
Precision medicine (PM) has significant potential to contribute to the development of a truly learning health system where data-driven approaches guide care provision and treatment decisions.1 PM encompasses various inter-related concepts, including the identification and targeting of the causal mechanisms underlying diseases (which may include genomic medicine to understand aetiology), and the implementation of strategies tailored to address root causes
Kerala Minority Panel Addresses Urgent Dental Doctor Shortage in Government Hospitals, ETHealthworld
Thiruvananthapuram: Shortage of dental doctors in govt hospitals took centre stage at a special sitting of Kerala state minority commission held on Saturday at the commission headquarters’ in Thiruvananthapuram. Commission chairman A A Rasheed presided over the session, which reviewed multiple public petitions, including those related to health services, infrastructure needs and land access disputes. A petition submitted by a
India’s Private Hospitals Face Overcapacity Dilemma Amid Bed Shortage in Smaller CitiesETHealthworld
Mumbai: There is a new dichotomy looming on the horizon for India’s private hospitals. Capacity expansion lined up by top players and recent record investments and blockbuster deals in the sector may result in a transition from capacity crunch to overcapacity in a short span in major urban areas, even as the number of beds continue to be an issue
PGI Takes Action Against Overcharging Private Chemist: Patients Fleeced, ETHealthworld
Chandigarh: Taking cognisance of a TOI exposé on a private chemist allegedly fleecing patients with inflated drug prices, PGI authorities said they would issue a show cause notice to the operator running the outlet within its new outpatient department (OPD). TOI’s ‘reality check’ last week unveiled a disturbing trend: the private shop, despite a contractual obligation to offer a 15%
A Path Toward Evidence-Based Healthcare in India, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: Amid a fierce debate over the Centre’s proposed integrated MBBS-BAMS course, experts have asserted that sharing of clinical exposure and research collaboration between the two specialisations is key to India establishing a gold standard in integrative healthcare. However, central to the discussion among medical professionals, educators, and policymakers is a key question: Can India successfully unify its ancient
Why MBBS tuition fees at deemed univeristy rising by 200% is causing worry amid parents, experts, ETHealthworld
New Delhi: Deemed universities in the state have hiked MBBS course fees to as high as ₹1.5 crore, with annual charges reaching up to Rs 30.5 lakh. Experts warn that such steep increases could discourage many aspirants from pursuing a medical career altogether. Since 2015, tuition fees at deemed universities increased by up to 200% from an average annual fee
Trump’s Diagnosis Sparks Public Interest, ETHealthworld
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) after visiting doctors due to noticeable swelling in his legs. While his physician confirmed there’s no sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or heart-related complications, the diagnosis has sparked public interest in this under-discussed circulatory condition.Chronic Venous Insufficiency is a condition where the veins in your legs