ManipalCigna Health Insurance Announces Aggressive Expansion in Tamil Nadu with 10 New Branches, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chennai: The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Citing a data
India and Nepal Lead the Way according to WHO-UNICEF, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: South Asia has achieved its highest-ever immunization coverage for children, with notable progress in India and Nepal, according to new data released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF for 2024. India reduced its number of zero-dose children – those who have not received a single vaccine – by 43 per cent, from 1.6
Development and implementation of cancer clinical trial patient screening using an electronic medical record-integrated trial matching system
[ad_1] Methods We customised a cloud-based platform (XpertScreen, developed by XpertDox, Birmingham, Alabama, USA), to streamline patient matching and study team referrals to ongoing clinical trials at cancer centres. This personalised trial matching system integrates with the EMR (Epic Systems, Verona, Wisconsin, USA) by passing through patient-associated data such as age, sex and primary oncologic diagnosis, as well as user
Indira IVF Hospital Moves Forward with Confidential IPO Filing Worth $407M, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Indian fertility services provider Indira IVF Hospital has filed draft papers confidentially with the country’s markets regulator for an initial public offering, a newspaper advertisement showed on Wednesday. The offering could be worth around 35 billion rupees ($407.2 million), Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal will not include the issuance of
Manipal Hospitals borrows Rs 5,300 crore from global banks to fund Sahyadri acquisition, ET Health
[ad_1] Mumbai: Manipal Hospitals, part of Mangalore-based Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), is borrowing nearly ₹5,300 crore from five foreign banks to fund its acquisition of Sahyadri Hospitals, four people familiar with the plans said. The banks comprising European lenders Deutsche Bank and Barclays, Japan’s Mitsubishi UFG Financial Group (MUFG) and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC), and Singapore’s DBS
Development and implementation of cancer clinical trial patient screening using an electronic medical record-integrated trial matching system
[ad_1] Methods We customised a cloud-based platform (XpertScreen, developed by XpertDox, Birmingham, Alabama, USA), to streamline patient matching and study team referrals to ongoing clinical trials at cancer centres. This personalised trial matching system integrates with the EMR (Epic Systems, Verona, Wisconsin, USA) by passing through patient-associated data such as age, sex and primary oncologic diagnosis, as well as user
Even Healthcare Launches First Hospital in Bengaluru to Revolutionize Patient Care, ET Health
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Integrated managed care provider Even Healthcare has announced the opening of its first hospital, Even Hospital in Central Bengaluru on Race Course Road. According to the hospital, it has restructured doctor compensation to align with health outcomes instead of procedures. The hospital states that it aims to reduce readmissions and improve long-term outcomes by embedding proactive risk detection
Agilus Diagnostics Unveils Groundbreaking Anti-MCV Antibody Test for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Detection, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Agilus Diagnostics, in collaboration with Sebia, has launched an Anti-MCV (anti–mutated citrullinated vimentin) antibody test that provides early detection of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Developed by Sebia, the new antibody test enhances the early detection of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially in patients who test negative for conventional markers like anti-CCP and rheumatoid factor (RF). “Studies show that 10–15
KGMU to get new diagnostic centre, accommodation block, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Lucknow: To improve patient care and convenience, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) will soon establish a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre & patient relative accommodation (PRA) block to offer round-the-clock access to all essential diagnostic tests under one roof. The new facility will be located near the existing trauma centre. The announcement was made on Monday during the launch of several
Waters Corp Acquires Becton Dickinson Unit for $17.5 Billion Amid Tariff Challenges, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Lab equipment maker Waters Corp on Monday said it will buy a bioscience and diagnostics unit spun off from medtech provider Becton Dickinson in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $17.5 billion, expanding its scale in clinical and diagnostic applications. Becton Dickinson, which had been underperforming in recent months and was targeted by activists, will exit a tariff-sensitive segment
National Medical Commission directs colleges to form panels to track adverse events from devices, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all deans and principals of medical colleges across the country to constitute committees for monitoring, assessing and preventing adverse events related to medical devices. In a public notice, the NMC stated that each medical institution must register such a committee with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC). The notice underlined that
Rajasthan’s 1,700 Medical Officer Candidates Left in Limbo Amid Healthcare Crisis, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Jaipur: The Rajasthan Medical Officer Recruitment examination, held on April 27, 2025, for 1,700 positions, remains in limbo despite the completion of all procedural requirements, including document verification. The administration is yet to release the final merit list or announce appointment dates, causing significant concern amongst candidates. The applicants point out a critical healthcare gap, where numerous Primary Health
Marengo Hospitals lines up ₹150 cr for western foray, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Multi specialty hospital platform Marengo Asia Healthcare plans to soon foray into Maharashtra and Rajasthan with an investment of ₹150 crore as part of its strategy to expand its footprint pan India. Backed by Samara Capital, Havells family investment office and Godrej family investment office, Marengo currently manages about 1,500 beds across its network of four hospitals
Study Reveals Health Insurance Coverage for Women in WHO Southeast Asia Region, ET Health
[ad_1] New Delhi: About one in every five women in the WHO Southeast Asia Region, including India, are covered under a health insurance, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia has estimated. One in eight women in the region – defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) – were enrolled in social security schemes. At the same
Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala Appointed Health Advisor to Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive Director, Wockhardt and CEO of the Wockhardt Foundation, has been appointed health advisor to the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Rui Duarte Barros. It is indicated that in this advisory role he will support Guinea-Bissau in modernising its healthcare infrastructure, improving medicine supply chains, and advancing digital health and telemedicine solutions. According
Tamil Nadu senior citizens crack NEET, seek MBBS seats under govt quota, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] In a rare turn of events, three senior citizens aged 68, 67, and 60 — including two practicing lawyers — have cleared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) this year and applied for MBBS admissions in Tamil Nadu, surprising officials and triggering an unexpected debate in the state’s medical admissions process. Their applications, submitted under a special government
Mitigated deployment strategy for ethical AI in clinical settings
[ad_1] Abstract Clinical diagnostic tools can disadvantage subgroups due to poor model generalisability, which can be caused by unrepresentative training data. Practical deployment solutions to mitigate harm for subgroups from models with differential performance have yet to be established. This paper will build on existing work that considers a selective deployment approach where poorly performing subgroups are excluded from deployments.
Mitigated deployment strategy for ethical AI in clinical settings
[ad_1] Abstract Clinical diagnostic tools can disadvantage subgroups due to poor model generalisability, which can be caused by unrepresentative training data. Practical deployment solutions to mitigate harm for subgroups from models with differential performance have yet to be established. This paper will build on existing work that considers a selective deployment approach where poorly performing subgroups are excluded from deployments.
Narayana Health Insurance Launches Health Plan in West Bengal, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Kolkata: Health insurance company Narayana Health Insurance Limited (NHIL) has launched Narayana Aditi, a health insurance plan aimed at expanding access to medical coverage in West Bengal. According to the company, the plan offers up to ₹1 crore in surgical coverage and ₹5 lakh for medical management, starting at ₹29 per day for a family of four. It is
Health Insurance Premiums Surge Due to Rising Lifestyle Diseases and Premium Healthcare Costs, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Rising medical costs, increased premium hospitalisation for heart ailments, and a surge in lifestyle diseases are putting pressure on India’s health insurance premiums, said Sharad Mathur, MD & CEO of Universal Sompo. He noted that while insurers are facing growing claims, premium hikes must be backed by data and not driven by short-term cost pressures. Mathur’s remarks come at
Technology adoption in healthcare: Delphi consensus for the early exploration and agile adoption of emerging healthcare technology conceptual framework
[ad_1] 57 experts in healthcare technology adoption were invited to participate. Of these, 23 participated and each completed round 1 (40.4% response rate); thereafter, 13/23 completed round 2 (56.5% response rate). The original ARC framework, with phases and statements as referred to in the Results section. Demographic characteristics In round 1, 23 experts (16 males and 7 females) participated. Senior
Can Chatbots Really Aid Mental Health?, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Texas: Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I just being expertly redirected
KPMG Report Reveals 97% of Life Sciences Firms Experience AI-Driven Operational Gains, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: KPMG International has released a new report titled Intelligent Life Sciences: A Blueprint for Creating Value Through AI-Driven Transformation, based on insights from 183 senior life sciences leaders. The report highlights that while the sector is ahead in adopting artificial intelligence, achieving high returns on investment remains a key challenge. According to the study, 97 per cent
IIIT-NR student’s app to predict neonatal jaundice non-invasivelyETHealthworld
[ad_1] Raipur: Anshumaan Karna, a third-year B.Tech (Computer Science) student at IIIT Naya Raipur, developed an innovative smartphone application that can non-invasively predict bilirubin levels in newborns suffering from neonatal jaundice. Neonatal jaundice is a common condition during the first week of life. The application uses AI to analyse skin images and estimate bilirubin levels. Anshumaan also developed a 3D-printed
Bias in vital signs? Machine learning models can learn patients’ race or ethnicity from the values of vital signs alone
[ad_1] Introduction Machine learning (ML) algorithms are evolving to tackle increasingly complex clinical challenges.1 The general appeal is that clinical practice will likely benefit from algorithm-assisted decision-making by optimising clinical workflows, diagnostic interventions and enhancing personalised precision care. Some insights derived from algorithms will likely assist in clinical decision-making where patients’ lives are at risk. Therefore, ML algorithms that become