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C.K. Mishra joins Practo board as independent director
The company said his appointment comes as it continues to strengthen institutional leadership while expanding its technology-led healthcare platform.
Infertility No Longer Rare in India as Late Marriages and Lifestyle Changes Rise
Infertility is no longer rare in India, with doctors warning that delayed marriages, stressful lifestyles and postponed parenthood are driving a sharp rise in cases. Clinics are seeing more couples…
Medical Officers Association calls off indefinite strike after Karnataka govt's assurance
The association had warned that in the first phase of the strike from March 11 to 15, outpatient services will be stopped while emergency services continue, and from March 16…
Lindt says GLP-1 users are eating more chocolate, not less
The company said an internal study, based on February data from market researcher Circana, found 15% of U.S. households use GLP-1s, representing 17.5% of chocolate sales. GLP-1s include weight-loss drugs…
Amazon launches healthcare AI assistant on its website, app
The artificial intelligence assistant can explain results, connect patients with providers and answer questions about medications and symptoms, the company said in a release. The model, announced in January, was…
Nova IVF picks up majority stake in Kerala’s CRAFT Hospitals at $40-mn valuation
Bengaluru-based Nova IVF Fertility has acquired a majority stake in Kerala's CRAFT Hospitals for approximately $40 million. This strategic move strengthens Nova's presence in South India, addressing a gap in…
‘The Focus Is Paperwork, Not Patients’: Experts Flag Gaps in India’s ART Law
Experts agreed that while India’s ART law has improved transparency and standardisation in fertility care, it has also increased compliance burdens and reduced clinical flexibility. Clinicians cautioned that excessive paperwork…