Global healthcare private equity hits record $191 billion deal value in 2025
The surge in deal value was propelled by a sharp increase in deals exceeding $1 billion and offset second-quarter tariff-related slowdowns in North America and Asia-Pacific, said the report by…
From Childhood to Old Age: Experts Call for a Lifelong Bone Health Strategy for India
Clinicians across endocrinology, orthopaedics and pediatrics emphasised the need for a lifecycle approach to bone health at the ETHealthworld NutriWell Conclave.
Students, faculty of Vaishno Devi medical college stare at uncertain future after NMC's closure order
The withdrawal follows weeks of protests by the Sangharsh Samiti, a conglomerate of right-wing organisations backed by the BJP, demanding the cancellation of the current batch's admissions to 42 Muslim…
Lung cancer cases to rise sharply by 2030, says study
Data from 57 populations across six regions show lung cancer incidence to be highest in the North-East, where rates for women are now close to those for men - an…
CIC issues show-cause notice to CGHS official, penalises DJB official for obstructing RTI
In an order, Information Commissioner Jaya Varma Sinha issued a show-cause notice to a senior CGHS official after observing that he had made contradictory submissions regarding the receipt and issue…
Independent expert group to review HPV vaccine evidence after US recommendation change
The Vaccine Integrity Project, which is based at the University of Minnesota, was formed last year to offer independent reviews of vaccine evidence akin to those previously done by the…
US House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats
The Republican-controlled Senate has already rejected a similar bill, but House passage could spur a compromise. Senate negotiators are weighing proposals that would extend the subsidies for less than three…
Study estimates 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever in India in 2023
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food and water. Symptoms can start one to three weeks following exposure and include high fever, headaches, abdominal pain and…