Somesh Katyayan, Business Head, Carin Lifesciences
Primary healthcare in India needs to be strengthened
Health services on the lines of Ayush are needed to spread awareness about diabetes in rural areas. A holistic approach by integrating Allopathic and traditional medicine may help. The public and private sectors must collaborate to implement prevention-oriented policies viz. improving the distribution affordable medications, innovation, supply of health foods, urban design policies, etc.
Dr Avinash Phadke, President and Mentor, SRL Diagnostics
Controlling the blood sugar and lipid levels is essential
Diabetes awareness is low in India. Good control of blood sugar and lipid is essential. Controlling diabetes in the initial phase may help prevent or delay diabetes-related complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation. Improving one's lifestyle like maintaining optimal weight, exercising regularly, and adopting a healthy diet are important to prevent diabetes.
Dr Ramesh Menon, Associate Director in Genomic medicine and Personal Genomics, MedGenome Labs
Conduct PRS test for advance diabetes detection
Preventive genomics has emerged as a revolutionary approach for diabetes prevention and treatment. Use of genetic factors for risk prediction has also been demonstrated in tests such as PRS. Individuals with diabetes family history or hypertension, smoking habits, excessive alcohol consumption, dyslipidemia, lack of physical activity, stress, and all individuals above the age of 35 should take PRS test.
Dr Sushrut Pownikar, Head of Quality Assurance and Deputy Director, Oncquest Laboratories
Healthcare accessibility needs to be improved in rural areas
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KIMSHEALTH launches electrophysiology lab with 3D mapping
'ENSITE X' is the first of its kind in Kerala and the third in India enabling precise identification, mapping, and targeting the abnormal electrical activities in the heart.
Molbio boosts Goa's healthcare system with CSR initiatives
The company has donated four state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and two hearse vans for National Highway emergencies
USV introduces affordable heart failure medication
This cost-effective option addresses the rising cases of heart failure in India, offering lifesaving care to millions of patients who need it the most.
City Imaging & Clinical Labs to expand services to 50 hospitals
The company is currently associated with 10 hospitals, providing comprehensive lab management services, including 24/7 in-house phlebotomy and lab testing.
Oncare raises $1 million in seed funding, to set up 10 units
Oncare has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Huddle Ventures. It plans to deploy the raised capital to expand its operations to 10 new centers.
Nutrabay forays into Ayurvedic supplements market with Shilajit
Nutrabay's aims at gaining market share from the existing ayurveda supplements market with a distinctive product proposition and education about the benefits of Shilajit.
INDIA'S PREPAREDNESS ON HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS: A GROWING FOCUS ON PATIENT SAFETY
The country's diverse healthcare landscape necessitates a flexible and multifaceted approach to infection control that can be adapted to various settings and resource levels.
TRANSFORMING CARDIAC SURGERY: HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES
Dr. Swarup Swaraj Pal shared his insights on the current state and future prospects of AI in cardiac procedures.
BEYOND THE LAB: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LOGISTICS IN INDIA'S PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
As India continues to expand its role in the global pharmaceutical market, the importance of a robust, reliable, and innovative logistics infrastructure cannot be overstated.
LIFESTYLE DISEASES IN CHILDREN: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
In today's fast-paced world, children face an unexpected enemy: lifestyle diseases. Conditions like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension are now affecting our youth. What's causing this shift, and how can we combat it?
