New Delhi: Researchers at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are leading a transformation in crop testing, combining AI-driven models and pocket-size near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) devices. These portable sensors allow for quick evaluation of nutrition levels in indigenous food grains right at the farmer’s gate or in research fields. Director General of ICRISAT, Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, championed the integration of this disruptive technology into breeding pipelines and key points of relevant value chains. Aligned with the UN Food and Agricul ..read more

New Delhi: Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has launched the XIENCE Sierra Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System in India. This latest addition to Abbott’s XIENCE family claims to offer a breakthrough solution for individuals battling with blocked coronary arteries, offering unmatched safety and efficacy even in the most complex cases. The XIENCE Sierra stent marks a milestone in interventional cardiology, providing clinicians with enhanced capabilities to address complex coronary issues. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow in na ..read more

New Delhi: In a significant move towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and promoting rational medication practices, the World Health Organization (WHO) India Country Office, Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI), and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) have jointly developed and launched an e-learning course on the Rational Use of Medicines for pharmacists across India. The course, aimed at addressing the importance of appropriate medication usage, aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) objective of achieving UHC, which includes ensuring acc ..read more

About Author: Ritwik Bahuguna – Managing Director, Farlense Group has a career spanning approximately 15 years, marked by diverse experiences in the global agribusiness and sports industries. In the last decade and a half, he has worked very closely with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, on drafting and updating Guidelines of flagship schemes for India’s food processing sector, such as Mega Food Parks and Integrated Cold Chain. The food processing sector is regarded as the growth engine of the agriculture sector in India. It is thus correctly advocated that an ef ..read more

New Delhi: EzeRx, a front runner in the healthcare field, has announced the appointment of Santi Ranjan Karar as its Principal Social Impact Adviser. In his new role at EzeRx, Santi will leverage his extensive experience to guide the company’s social impact initiatives, ensuring its innovative healthcare solutions reach those who need them most. His insights will be invaluable in shaping EzeRx’s strategy for addressing healthcare disparities and promoting equitable access to quality care. Santi’s illustrious career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to social welfare, sustainab ..read more

New Delhi: In a significant development, neuro42, a pioneering medical technology company specializing in portable MRI, robotics, and AI, has secured undisclosed investments from serial investor Karna D Shinde. This marks the third round of investment by Shinde in the company over recent years. Having been closely associated with neuro42 since its inception, Shinde’s continued investment underscores his confidence in the transformative potential the company’s platform technology to advance neurosurgical outcomes. “The diagnostic and interventional capabilities of neuro42’s MRI have the potenti ..read more

New Delhi: Amrita Hospital in Faridabad has recently unveiled a specialized Center of Excellence dedicated to adult vaccination, aiming to bolster protection against preventable diseases and alleviate the burden of illness, hospitalization, and mortality across the country. While the Universal Immunization Program has notably improved routine immunization and reduced disease-related deaths among children, there’s a neglect of adult vaccination. Prioritizing preventive measures like adult vaccination would ease the burden of communicable diseases and lessen their societal and financial tol ..read more

New Delhi: ImagoAI, a cutting-edge foodtech AI startup headquartered in Silicon Valley, has achieved prestigious Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) certification from the AOAC Research Institute for its groundbreaking rapid Galaxy for Mycotoxins Test in corn. Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain fungi, posing risks to human and animal health. Certain mycotoxins have been linked to even carcinogenic effects. The Food and Agriculture Organization&nb ..read more

New Delhi: SRM Global Hospitals has become one of the few hospitals in the country to use an x-ray free, 3D model-based imaging system to identify the abnormal heart tissues that cause irregular heart rhythms (cardiac arrhythmias) before treating them using a catheter-based procedure known as ablation. The hospital adopted a cutting-edge technology, EnSite Cardiac Mapping System, in treating a 57-year-old male, recently, who suffered from supraventricular tachycardia, a condition of faster than normal heartbeat. Dr. T. R. Muralidharan, Director of Institute of Cardiac Sciences, SRM Global ..read more

New Delhi: An analysis of 143 baby cereal products by Xume, a grocery rating and recommendation platform, revealed that 38 (26.6%) products contain added refined sugar. Refined sugars in the form of Cane Sugar, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sucrose, Malt Extract, Organic Sugar, and Organic Brown Sugar, were found in 38 out of a total of 143 products analyzed. A majority of the packaged food products analyzed were in the 0 – 8 months age bracket, revealing that 16.3% or 14 products contain added refined sugar. It was also found that almost 43% of products add some form of sugar whether refined or natur ..read more