Ramaiah Memorial Hospital earns global FACT accreditation for cellular therapy
With this recognition, RMH becomes one of only two hospitals in India to hold FACT accreditation and the only one in the country to have both FACT and Joint Commission…
SIMS Hospital launches integrated sleep institute in Chennai
Equipped with a dedicated Sleep Board and advanced sleep analysis technologies, the centre offers comprehensive and personalised treatment for neurological, psychological, and respiratory sleep disorders across all age groups, according…
India-made AI solutions for healthcare have potential to reform global models: Royal Philips CEO
Speaking at a session of AI India Summit here, Jakobs said Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have the biggest impact on the healthcare sector, in which India represents a "remarkable opportunity",…
Indore water contamination issue rocks MP assembly as Congress becomes aggressive; govt admits 22 deaths
Due to the ruckus, the proceedings of the House were adjourned four times, and the Congress members relented only after Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar assured to hold a discussion on…
Could insight from cats lead to breast cancer cures?
Owning a cat offers many health benefits, including reduced stress and emotional support, and new research suggests our feline friends might also offer clues to better treat certain cancers. They…
US CDC postpones vaccine advisers' February meeting
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which makes recommendations for who should get which vaccines, had been scheduled to meet from February 25-27, according to the CDC's website.
Age could be dominant factor influencing antibody production: Study
The team, including researchers from Institut Pasteur at France's National Centre for Scientific Research, have shown that when attacked by the same virus, individuals can produce antibodies that target different…
Philips and Apollo Hospitals collaborate to strengthen stroke, structural heart care in India
Under the MoU, the two parties will explore technology-enabled care pathways informed by real-world clinical practice, with a focus on improving integrated decision-making across diagnosis and intervention, particularly in complex…
Much better data needed on heat-related illnesses and fatalities: Soumya Swaminathan
Speaking at Mumbai Climate Week, Swaminathan - former Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organisation - said heat-related illnesses are closely linked to cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and metabolic disorders. These…
Study links chronic kidney disease with cognitive impairment
"In this cohort study of 5,607 participants with CKD (chronic kidney disease), a higher urinary protein to creatinine ratio (in a urine test) was associated with impairments in attention and…