Max Healthcare Partners with Global Health Alliance UK for Advanced Medical Training and Research, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Integrated healthcare service provider Max Healthcare (India) and the Global Health Alliance UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive advanced medical training and collaborative research, with an initial focus on cardiology and cardiometabolic renal health. The partnership is aimed to strengthen academic collaboration, skill development, and research innovation between the two organisations. It is
AIIMS Patna doctors halt services after ‘assault’ incident, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Patna: The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna announced an immediate shutdown of all elective services and a conditional shutdown of emergency services starting 9 am on August 1 after an incident of alleged violence took place inside the hospital premises involving Chetan Anand, MLA (Sheohar), his wife Dr. Ayushi Singh, and
Bengaluru lab fails to match woman’s blood type to anyone, discovers first human with ultra-rare antigen that could revolutionize medicine, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] In a remarkable turn of events that is being hailed as a historic medical milestone, a 38-year-old woman from Karnataka has become the first person in the world to be identified with a previously unknown blood group antigen — officially named CRIB. According to a report from Times of India, the discovery, unveiled at the 35th Regional Congress of
Breast milk or formula feeding? Gynaecologist shares pros and cons to explain which is better for the child | Health
[ad_1] Immediately after birth, a newborn receives optimal nutrition from the mother’s breast milk, which is rich in essential nutrients and antibodies. However, due to convenience or lack of awareness, many new mothers choose to rely on formula feeding instead. Is breastfeeding the best way of nourishment for a newborn?(Shutterstock) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Niti Kautish, director
Apollo Cancer Centres Launches Innovative Early Detection Program for Gynaecological Cancers, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bangalore: Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has launched End-O Check, an early detection programme aimed at women aged 45 and above, focusing on endometrial and ovarian cancers. The two gynaecological cancers are among the most common and often go undetected until advanced stages. According to the hospital, End-O Check is intended to support early identification in higher-risk populations, increase symptom
FUJIFILM India Unveils Cutting-Edge ENDOVEDA Platform for Efficient Endoscopy Reporting, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Healthcare technology company FUJIFILM India introduced ENDOVEDA, a new digital endoscopy reporting platform, at the Endocon 2025 conference held in Jaipur. The company states that the platform is developed entirely in India. It is intended to support clinicians with structured documentation and workflow efficiency during endoscopic procedures. According to the company, ENDOVEDA offers features such as Full
HCAH Elevates Co-Founders Dr. Gaurav Thukral and Ankit Goel to Co-Presidents, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Out of hospital care provider company HCAH has appointed its Co-Founders, Dr. Gaurav Thukral and Ankit Goel, as Co-Presidents. The company states that the elevation marks aligning deep clinical expertise and entrepreneurial vision to make structured recovery the backbone of Indian healthcare. It is indicated that HCAH operates 7 centres with a total bed capacity of more
Goa Health Department Aims to Boost MBBS Seats at GMC by 25%, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Porvorim: The directorate of health services has proposed to increase the number of MBBS seats at the GMC from the current 200 to 250, said health minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday. He also said govt is working on a proposal to set up a nursing college at the South Goa District Hospital. Rane said that the two initiatives, if
Multisite study using a customised NLP model to predict disposition in the emergency department: protocol paper
[ad_1] Methods: participants, interventions and outcomes Design The proposed study design is to use routinely collected ED data (see table 1) in addition to recent presentation to hospital in the last 7 days, recent discharge from hospital in the last 28 days at each participating site to train and test the patient triage disposition prediction and type of admission model. The
Alarming Rise in Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers, Women, and Youth: A Hidden Epidemic, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Lucknow: Around 25 per cent of lung cancer cases in the city are now being reported among non-smokers, with a growing number seen in women and younger adults. On the eve of World Lung Cancer Day, experts from KGMU and other major hospitals linked this rise to air pollution, indoor smoke exposure, and late diagnosis. Prof Ved Parkash, head
Apollo Group’s Ambitious Restructuring Plan Approved by CCI, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Apollo Group entities have sought the Competition Commission of India‘s (CCI) approval for a composite restructuring plan that would eventually lead to the separate listing of the group’s omnichannel pharmacy and digital health businesses within 18-21 months. The proposal involves the demerger of omnichannel pharmacy distribution, Apollo 24|7 digital platform and remote telehealth division of Apollo Hospitals
Private Hospital Chains to Invest ₹30,000 Crore in Bed Capacity by FY27: ICRA Report, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Giving a major push to their existing bed capacity, corporate hospital chains in India—11 listed and two unlisted—are likely to invest over ₹30,000 crore to add over 14,500 beds across metros, Tier-II and III cities by FY27, according to ICRA estimates. The credit rating agency in its latest outlook for the industry noted that, “many hospital chains
Warm eye compress or kajal application: Are these home remedies safe? Ophthalmologist weighs in | Health
[ad_1] The traditional remedies that we follow at home for eye-related issues can often lead to further complications. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Kalpana R, senior consultant, ophthalmology, SIMS Hospital, Chennai said, “In India and on a global scale, many patients, especially the elderly or people in the rural settings turn to home remedies to treat common eye
AIIMS Delhi Faces Long Waiting Periods for General and Critical Surgeries, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi has a two-month waiting period for general surgery while in gynaecology the same is up to three months for malignancies, the govt told Parliament on Tuesday. In gastro-intestinal surgeries, while critical cases are prioritised, the maximum waiting period can be in the range of three-six months, Union minister of state
US CDC Considers Travel Advisory for Rising Chikungunya Cases in China, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning to issue a travel notice for China as mosquito-borne chikungunya infections rise in the country, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. “CDC is aware of the reported chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong Province in China and is currently assessing the size and extent of the outbreak,” a CDC spokesperson told
Feeding Pigeons a Public Nuisance and Health Hazard, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said feeding of a congregation of pigeons was an act causing a public nuisance and also posed a health hazard to people, and directed the Mumbai civic body to file FIRs against persons engaging in such an activity. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Arif Doctor, while hearing a petition
P&G Hygiene and Health Jun qtr profit up twofold to Rs 192 cr, revenue at Rs 937 cr, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Wednesday reported an over two-fold jump in its profit after tax to Rs 192.06 crore in the quarter ended June 2025. The company had reported a profit after tax of Rs 81.06 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. Revenue from operations of Procter & Gamble
MediBuddy CEO Emphasizes Digital Health Accessibility in India’s Diverse Landscape, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: As the race to dominate India’s digital healthcare space intensifies, public-private partnerships are emerging as a key differentiator in an increasingly crowded market. Exploring synergies to augment public healthcare delivery through tech infrastructure, particularly in diagnostics, digital consultations, and chronic care management, will be critical, informed Satish Kannan, Co-founder and CEO Medibuddy. Speaking exclusively to ETHealthworld Kannan
Impeding Future Pandemic Preparedness, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Sydney: In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID. The report concluded that although we don’t know conclusively where the virus that caused the pandemic came from: “a zoonotic origin with spillover from
Why are Indian households struggling with medical costs despite health initiatives?, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: India had one of the highest out-of pocket (OOP) health expenditures as a percentage of total health expenditure among major economies in 2024, despite a decline from over 60 per cent in 2014 to under 40 per cent estimated in 2024. At the same time China’s OOP share dropped slightly from over 36 per cent to 32
Mother-Daughter Duo from Tamil Nadu Successfully Clear NEET Together, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chennai: In a rare coincidence and sheer determination as well, a 49-year-old physiotherapist and her daughter from Tamil Nadu cleared the NEET together. While the woman has secured a seat in the government medical college close to her home district, the girl is set to commence her journey. Amuthavalli Manivannan found the syllabus very tough and totally different from
How Qure.ai’s AI is Transforming Chest X-Ray Analysis, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] By Staff When Prashant Warier co-founded Qure.ai nearly a decade ago, artificial intelligence in healthcare was largely experimental. Today, the company’s AI algorithms are helping interpret millions of medical images each year — and in some countries, replacing the need for human readers in critical cases. In a conversation with ET Studios’ Tech Heal moderated by Shilpa Rathnam, Warier,
Trump Administration Launches New Health Tracking System with Major Tech Firms, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New York: The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to share their personal health data and medical records with private tech companies. Officials say the system will broaden access to health records, provide digital tools to help manage diabetes and other conditions, and make monitoring wellness easier. Experts caution that there are
Medical Device Manufacturers Criticize US Tariffs as Counterproductive, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Raising strong concerns over the recent announcement of 25 per cent trade tariffs and additional penalties by the US President, medical device makers in India have called the move troubling and shortsighted. In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said, India will be paying a tariff of “25 per cent” plus an additional “penalty” for expanding
Virtual labs with AI scientists produce promising result in Stanford study, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Virtual scientists in a virtual lab at Stanford University are coming up with unorthodox ways to address clinical challenges, researchers reported on Tuesday in Nature. The virtual lab is modeled after a well-established Stanford School of Medicine research group, complete with a principal investigator and seasoned scientists, the report says. As in human-run research labs, the virtual lab has