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'Devices that can screen a large number of people fast and cost-effectively are needed'

Diagnostics plays an important role in helping patients fight any disease with accurate diagnosis and timely treatment. This was tested during the recent onslaught of Covid-19. The pandemic prompted diagnostics players upgrade their infrastructures to cope with the challenge. Nagesh Joshi interviewed (Hony) Brig Dr Arvind Lal - Executive Chairman, Dr Lal PathLabs, asking him to comment on diagnostics for infectious diseases. Excerpts of the interview:

STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES CONTROL

WORLD DIABETES DAY

Key industry trends in HVAC and fluid flow industries

With a clear shift toward automation and digitalization, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is undergoing changes. Explore the key trends currently at play, both in the India market and in the broader global strategic landscape of the HVAC industry.

Green infrastructure imperatives for healthcare organizations

As hospitals have a direct impact on the physical and psychological well-being of patients, the conduciveness of their infrastructures has become critically important. That's why there is a newfound interest in sustainable hospital designs and structures today

WINNING THE WAR ON CANCER

Rising at an alarming rate, cancer is a major healthcare concern in India today. Top oncologists and domain experts share ways to deal with this menace

Fortis Escorts treats 2-year-old with rare neuro disorder

Doctors at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad treated a two-year-old with a rare neurological disorder (lipomyelomeningocele with spinal dysraphism)..

ASG Eye Hospitals enters Haryana, Uttar Pradesh

ASG Eye Hospitals recently announced partnerships with two eye hospitals: Kapil Eye Hospital in Ambala, Haryana and Garg Ophthalmic Center in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Apollo launches vertigo, balance disorder clinic

Apollo has launched vertigo and balance disorder clinic in its hospital in Hyderabad. Being one of the most underdiagnosed problems worldwide, this clinic is meant to bring a change in the way vertigo is perceived and treated in the country.

HCG launches Al-based adaptive radiation treatment

HCG Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru has launched Varian Ethos therapy, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solution to increase the capability, flexibility and efficiency of radiotherapy.

Wockhardt Hospitals spreads road safety message

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road and Mira-Bhayander Traffic Police jointly organized multiple activities to highlight the importance of road safety.

One-third of those tested for HbAlc are diabetic - Tata 1mg

Tata Img, a digital healthcare platform, shared that one-third of the people who tested for HbAlc at Tata Img labs, were found to have diabetes.

Heart Health During Pregnancy

What happens when certain heart problems are diagnosed during pregnancy? Is it safe to plan a pregnancy when you already have a heart problem? Here are some highlights one should know

Relationship Between Infertility And PCOS

According to research, PCOS affects between 5 and 13 percent of reproductive-aged women. However, it can be treated with medication in most cases. Examine in what manner infertility and PCOS effect each other

Future-Ready Healthcare: Technology Is The Answer

Besides saving human lives, the healthcare industry is also challenged by uncertain external environment. Being future ready with the help of the right technology tools is the answer

PLI scheme: Industry R&D focus, widening bats for of scope

Aimed at achieving Aatma Nirbharta (self-reliance) in pharmaceutical manufacturing, the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme is welcome by all, but with a few additional expectations

'AI will help radiologists take timely, informed decisions'

Being at the core of innovation, technology connects data and people. It helps us understand the customer pain-points to provide personalized solutions, says Arvind Vaishnav, Vice President, Head of Philips Innovation Campus, in an interview to Sujatha Vishnuraj. Excerpts of the interview:

Picture perfect: PACS and VNA market up-close

The Indian healthcare industry is experiencing exciting patient care transformation possibilities. PACS and VNA are reshaping the medical imaging landscape by transcending time and distance barriers.

ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY: TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH AHEAD

The champions of robot-assisted surgery RAS), the top surgeons from all over India, discuss why and how RAS will witness a revolutionary growth very soon

39-year-old woman survives complex heart surgery

Deepikaben, 39, a resident of Valsad in Gujarat, was diagnosed with an unusual heart disease.

Octogenarian beats the odds of liver resection surgery

An 87-year-old woman from Karjat, a town located in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, traveled to Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, with an MRI report of her liver.

Key late-stage drugs projected to hit market in '23

Citeline has recently published the Key Potential Drug Launches in 2023 report sharing insights on a longer-term outlook of some key late-stage drugs projected to hit the market in 2023.

Tech solutions for the differently abled

Tata Power Community Development Trust hosted a one-day experiential showcase where 13 tech solutions that aid people with disabilities were demonstrated live to participants.

Charak Pharma to offer 10 lakh grant to women entrepreneurs

Charak Pharma is inviting business cases for its latest initiative, Moha: Stand on Your Feet, which will reward the best business case with a grant of 10 lakh to encourage women entrepreneurs.

63-year-old survives ruptured aortic aneurysm surgery

Early intervention at Fortis Hospital saved the life of a 63-year-old patient, who had experienced a rupture in the swelling of the largest artery. Pulchand Jaiswar,

Highway policeman finds his feet post multiple surgeries

A team led by Dr. Girish Bhalerao, consultant orthopedic surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, near Mumbai, saved the legs of a 44-year-old highway policeman who was an accident victim and suffered from polytrauma.

Menopause significantly impacts a woman's everyday life - Survey

Abbott and Ipsos, conducted a survey on menopause with over 1,200 respondents from seven major cities in India.

TeleHealth: Rapid growth ahead

Driven by a need to reach out to patients for care delivery during the pandemic, TeleHealth has emerged as the fastest-growing space within the healthcare sector in India. Explore the adoption levels, growth drivers, emergence of new opportunities, and nuances of growth in this special feature

TAVI: An alternative to open heart surgery

Often termed as the ailment of the octogenarians and nonagenarians, heart disease has traditionally had only one treatment option, i.e., open heart surgery. But the age of the patients makes this surgery a risky affair. Explore the benefits of TAVI, an alternative to open heart surgery.

Advantages of advanced radiation therapy in tumor treatment

When delivered by conventional methods, radiotherapy took anywhere between one to two months. However, advanced radiation therapy not only brings down the overall treatment time but also improves accuracy

Infant lung health: Driving innovations in ventilator systems

Rapid changes for the better has been the theme of all medical technology equipment, ventilators being no exception. Explore the improvements happening in ventilators to address the treatment needs of neonatal patients in this article