For the first time in Mumbai, the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) replacement surgery was performed using a 3D replica and customized implant ~ Saba Shaikh, aged 31, faced significant difficulty in opening her mouth and chewing food as a result of stiffness in her temporomandibular joint (TMJ). For more than a year, the patient depended on a liquid diet and utilized a flat spoon for eating. This gradually affected both her physical and mental well-being, as well as impeding her ability to speak clearly. A team of experts led by Dr Tofiq Bohra, Consultant – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Depart ..read more

India has world’s second highest prevalence of viral hepatitis cases. While hepatitis A and E cause an acute form of the disease, hepatitis B and C lead to chronic liver disease including cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Ahead of World Liver Day (April 19), gastroenterologists at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad said, Hepatitis B infection alone accounts for a third of all chronic liver disease and over 50% of al liver cancer patients in India. Hepatitis A accounts to a majority of all acute liver failure in India. Hepatitis, a group of liver diseases characterized by inflammation, encompasses vario ..read more

Varun Sachdeva, SVP & APAC Head, NLB Services   At the forefront of global innovation, India showcases a plethora of fresh ideas coupled with technological progress. Amidst the aesthetics of digital modernization, the introduction of the bio-manufacturing and bio-foundry scheme signifies a notable landmark in the nation’s path toward innovation and advancement. While the nation continues to welcome innovation and development with open hands while fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, the scope for disruptive innovation becomes more tangible. But let’s come back to the groundbreak ..read more

By Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), New Delhi. The potential of the Indian medical devices industry is immense. With the implementation of enabling measures such as streamlining regulations, achieving self-reliance in domestic production and global competitiveness is very much within our reach. Currently, local firms meet only 34.6 per cent of the $12 billion Indian market demand, with imports accounting for the remaining 64.4 per cent, amounting to $7.6 billion in FY2023. By 2030, our domestic medical devices sector could expand to $50 ..read more

MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, has announced significant progress towards EBITDA neutrality, reaching break-even with a marginal loss as it closed the previous fiscal year (FY 23-24). This will further strengthen MediBuddy’s position as India’s fastest-growing digital healthcare company, driven by its comprehensive service offerings and unwavering commitment to transforming healthcare accessibility across the nation. MediBuddy’s user base has witnessed an impressive growth of 2.4X over the last 3 years, serving close to 3cr Indians with over 1cr subscribers. The compan ..read more

Wheelchair-bound 65-year-old French patient gets a new lease of life, walks after 4 months   In yet another clinical achievement, Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation on a 65-year-old patient from France, suffering from Parkinson’s plus syndrome, a condition with limited surgical options. She was treated under Dr Raghuram G – Additional Director of Neurosurgery and Dr Guruprasad Hosurkar – Additional Director of Neurology and was discharged within 10 days of surgery and rehabilitation. After ..read more

A team consisting of Dr Bhavesh Doshi, Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, and Dr Nitu Mundhra, Neonatologist successfully treated a one-year-old infant with a rare congenital malformation called Ano Rectal Malformation, which means the baby has no anal opening. After birth, the infant underwent a series of five surgeries such as colostomy, anal reconstruction, and colostomy closure to address issues of Anorectal Malformation (ARM) and other issues like hypospadias and tongue tie. Despite these challenges, the baby is successfully reaching developmental milestones appropriate for his age M ..read more

Sunrise Oncology Centre, a leading provider of comprehensive cancer care, is proud to announce the opening of its new facility in Vasai, marking the establishment of the first cancer registry in Palghar district. The new centre aims to provide holistic and internationally guided cancer treatments, including core systemic therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as essential supportive care services. The new facility is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and systems, such as the laminar flow machine for maintaining sterile environments, a specialized oncology-focused patient ..read more

The Atal Incubation Centre – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (AIC-CCMB), a premier bio-incubator in Hyderabad, has signed an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific. The agreement includes equipping AIC-CCMB’s state-of-the-art facility, the Centre for Innovation, with cutting-edge technology to enable scientists in start-ups with opportunities to enhance their expertise and entrepreneurial acumen. Speaking on the agreement, Dr. Madhusudhana Rao, CEO, AIC-CCMB said “As one of the largest facilities supporting start-ups in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, AIC-CCMB endeavo ..read more

Dialysis patient develops main artery blocks with calcium * Patient was rejected for PTCA at other hospitals due to high-risk * KIMS Kurnool doctors provide state-of-the-art treatment   A 68-year-old patient, who suffers from Chronic Kidney Disease and undergoes thrice-weekly dialysis, experienced heart problems. However, due to high risk, the patient was turned away for PTCA treatment at two other medical centres. Fortunately, the skilled team of doctors at KIMS Hospitals in Kurnool was able to provide state-of-the-art treatment using modern facilities available at the hospital. They per ..read more