Karnataka Faces Alarming Surge in Dog Bite Cases and Rabies Deaths, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
IP univ invites applications for MPhil prog in mental health and rehabilitationETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Injects $200 Million in Meril, Boosting India’s MedTech Sector, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
Proactive process evaluation of precision medicine platforms: a roadmap
[ad_1] 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
Navigating data availability challenges in healthcare: assessing the added value of pulmonary function testing to the Care Assessment Need score for mortality risk
[ad_1] Discussion In this national cohort of patients, we show that PFT data is independently associated with all-cause mortality above and beyond using the CAN score alone in patients with PFTs recorded. We additionally show both the increase in total PFT data and a concurrent decline in available structured PFT data for clinical use, highlighting significant gaps in data accessibility
Kerala Minority Panel Addresses Urgent Dental Doctor Shortage in Government Hospitals, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
India’s Private Hospitals Face Overcapacity Dilemma Amid Bed Shortage in Smaller CitiesETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
PGI Takes Action Against Overcharging Private Chemist: Patients Fleeced, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
A Path Toward Evidence-Based Healthcare in India, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
Proactive process evaluation of precision medicine platforms: a roadmap
[ad_1] 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
Why MBBS tuition fees at deemed univeristy rising by 200% is causing worry amid parents, experts, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
Trump’s Diagnosis Sparks Public Interest, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] 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
Illegal IVF Centre Raided in Gurugram: 84 Embryos Seized, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Gurugram: An illegal IVF centre was busted in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok area in a raid by the health department on Friday, officials said. The officials said that 84 embryos were recovered from the centre during the raid and they have been shifted to different hospitals. According to the Gurugram health department, there was concrete information about an illegal IVF
AI-Powered ECG Screening for Structural Issues, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] London: Artificial intelligence (AI) can turn a common doctor’s office test into a screening tool for detecting structural problems in patients’ hearts, researchers reported in Nature. Their publicly available AI tool, called EchoNext, analyzes ordinary electrocardiogram (ECG) data to identify patients who should have an echocardiogram – a noninvasive ultrasound exam – to look for valve diseases, thickening of
World’s First Living Donor Liver Transplant with Double Heart Valve Surgery Successfully Performed in Gurugram, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Gurugram: In a groundbreaking achievement for global medical care, Paras Health Gurugram, has successfully performed the world’s first Living Donor Liver Transplant combined with a double heart valve surgery. This complex transplant was performed on a 55-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan, who had been battling end-stage autoimmune liver disease along with severe valvular heart disease, said the hospital in a
AI-Powered Emergency Care Innovations Unveiled at Indo-German ConferenceETHealthworld
[ad_1] Raipur: Two senior doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur, Executive Director and CEO Lt Gen Ashok Jindal (retd) and Prof (Dr) Debjyoti Mohanty, Head of the Department of General Surgery, represented India at the InDeMed: Indo-German Medical Partnership Conference in Dresden, Germany, held from July 16 to 18. The conference focused on “Artificial Intelligence, Extended
AIIMS Jammu will be counted among the best of 23 AIIMS in India: Omar Abdullah, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the progress made by AIIMS Jammu in a short period and said that perhaps the institute will be counted among the best of the 23 AIIMS in the country. “If we look at the 22 other AIIMS in the country, perhaps the best AIIMS will be
Marengo Asia Launches Cutting-Edge Neuro & Spine Institute in Gurugram, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Multi-specialty hospitals chain Marengo Asia Hospitals has announced the launch of the Marengo Asia International Institute of Neuro & Spine (MAIINS) in Gurugram. It is indicated that the hospital has also onboarded neurologist Dr. Praveen Gupta to lead this institute and head the neurology department. Dr. Gupta is a gold medallist from AIIMS, New Delhi. He has
Yashoda Medicity Launches State-of-the-Art Robotic Surgery Training Centre in Ghaziabad, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: Healthcare institution Yashoda Medicity has partnered with technology company Intuitive to establish an advanced robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) training centre at its Indirapuram facility in Ghaziabad. The centre was inaugurated by Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Road Transport and Highways, in the presence of Sunil Sharma, Minister for IT and Electronics,
Apollo Home Healthcare Introduces Integrated Palliative Care at Home in Delhi, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Delhi: Apollo Home Healthcare has announced the launch of ‘Integrated Palliative Care at Home’ program in Delhi, in association with Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, Delhi. It is indicated that the initiative will soon be extended to the newly launched Apollo Athenaa. Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar, Pain and Palliative Care Consultant, Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, said, “In palliative care, the most profound difference
Merit List Released Soon, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chennai: The selection committee will declare the merit list for MBBS/BDS admissions by July 25 and begin counselling by July 30, health minister Ma Subramanian said on Wednesday. The committee received 72,743 applications for admissions under govt, management, and NRI quotas this year. “The applications were scrutinized early. During the process, officials found some candidates missed important documents, including
Private Equity Investment in Indian Healthcare Surges to ₹4,900 Crore in Q2 2025, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: In the second quarter of calendar year (CY) 2025, in the Indian Healthcare sector global and homegrown private equity firms have deployed a capital of around ₹4,900 crore ($580 million) in 33 deals spanning across Hospitals. Pharma and HealthTech, among others. According to a report from Grant Thornton Bharat, “in Q2 2025 the Indian Pharma and Healthcare
Revolutionary AI Scanner Installs at MAIDS for Quick Dental DiagnosticsETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) has installed ScanOair, an AI-powered scanner capable of detecting common dental issues such as tooth decay, gum inflammation and teeth misalignment to improve diagnostic efficiency and reduce patient waiting time. The device, which uses artificial intelligence to provide a provisional diagnosis within minutes, is being positioned as a patient-friendly innovation,
Healthcare Leaders Demand Implementation of Rotatory Headship in AIIMS and PGIMER, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) have extended support to the joint representation made by the Faculty Association of AIIMS (FAIMS), Delhi, and the Faculty Association of PGIMER, Chandigarh, for the implementation of Rotatory Headship in these institutions. In a letter to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, the IMA said it
Domestic med-tech companies flag security threat from Chinese devices, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: India’s medical tech leaders have urged the government to scrutinise imports of Chinese healthcare devices, citing security threat as these modern machines can be potentially misused for surveillance, cyberattacks and data breach. At a recent meeting with commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, domestic manufacturers raised concerns over increasing deployment of Chinese imagining and monitoring equipment in