Healthcare Radius Magazine - October 2024

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Healthcare Radius October 2024

Monkeypox disease: India's response analyzed

Given over one-lakh global Monkeypox disease cases, India appears to be vigilant, employing the right public health strategies to curb the virus's spread.

3 mins

The rise and rise of Oropouche fever aka sloth fever: Options for India

Oropouche fever, aka sloth fever, is spreading across continents, raising global health concerns. With cases reported in South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the USA, urgent measures are needed to contain this emerging viral threat even in India.

2 mins

SPARSH Hospital performs complex split liver transplant

The liver transplant procedure involved splitting the liver into two functional lobes, and successfully transplanting these into two recipients.

1 min

Child survives grave brain infection, multi-organ failure

A young child, who suffered brain encephalitis and multi-organ failure, recovers after successful critical care treatment at Sahyadri Hospitals MomStory, Pune.

1 min

Apollo, Chennai performs unique thyroid cancer surgery

Apollo Cancer Centre has successfully performed a unique scar-less robotic thyroidectomy, a cancer surgery that provides significant cosmetic benefits with no visible neck scar.

2 mins

Aster CMI, Coal India to provide bone marrow transplants

Aster CMI Hospital and Coal India partner to provide life-saving bone marrow transplant treatments for children with thalassemia and aplastic anemia.

1 min

Centre For Sight forms JV with Laxmi Eye Hospital

Expands in Maharashtra; to collaborate with Laxmi Eye Hospital for local market reach.

1 min

SNEHA NGO runs campaign to promote healthy dietary habits

The campaign, promoting healthy dietary habits among adolescents, includes several awareness drives, and is expected to reach 7,500 families.

1 min

Medanta screens 10 lakh people for tuberculosis

Medanta's decade-long Mission TB-Free initiative achieves 10 lakh screenings mark, focusing on TB care in Haryana.

1 min

Max Healthcare enters into strategic deal with Lakshdeep Group

The strategic deal will give Max Healthcare a controlling stake in Lakshdeep's Jaypee Healthcare, including its flagship asset, Jaypee Hospital in Noida.

1 min

Children's brain tumors can be diagnosed with 10 minute scan: Study

A study by Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham finds a faster and minimally invasive way to determine pediatric tumor type

1 min

TACKLING INDIA'S IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE

India's vast geography and large population challenge comprehensive immunization. Despite successes in children's immunization, more work is needed. A report.

10+ mins

CARING FOR THE ELDERLY

India's aging population presents a pressing need for comprehensive healthcare services. Learn how the country's healthcare system can address this challenge.

9 mins

FIVE CYBERKNIFE RADIOSURGERY BENEFITS IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER TREATMENT

Explore why cyberknife radiosurgery promises to be a game-changer in head and neck cancer treatment by revolutionizing care and improving patient outcomes.

2 mins

REHABILITATION SERVICES: AN EVOLVING LANDSCAPE

India's healthcare rehabilitation services market is rapidly evolving, driven by rising demand and investments.

3 mins

Odisha's Komal Panda wins James Dyson award

Komal Panda wins the James Dyson Award 2024 for her innovation for diabetes patients, Novocarry, a portable cooling carrier that helps in keeping insulin under desired temperatures.

1 min

Therapeutics startup Wundrsight raises $400K in seed round

Wundrsight secures $400,000 in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The fresh funds will be utilized in development of company's VR-based mental health solutions

1 min

A device for facial muscle toning, anti-aging. Interested?

Dr Rickson's Dermatherapie Clinic launches device for facial muscle toning, lifting, tightening, and texture improvement.

1 min

Advanced test for IRD diagnosis launched

Nucleome Informatics unveils an advanced genetic test for diagnosing inherited retinal diseases (IRDS

1 min

Diverse information sources are reshaping treatment patterns - Study

A CLIRNET study finds that doctors exposed to multichannel content, demonstrate a 50 percent higher likelihood of diversifying their treatment patterns.

1 min

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Aligning business and healthcare in India.

Healthcare Radius is a monthly publication for Indian healthcare professionals. We highlight best business practices, analyse key trends and outline business moves and drifts of healthcare majors across the country. We are the industry's platform for debate and its guide to the latest and most promising trends in healthcare planning, strategy, technology and management practices.