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Non-invasive imaging tests key for early sepsis detection
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Non-invasive imaging tests key for early sepsis detection

New Delhi, Dec 4: Canadian researchers have in a study on Wednesday revealed the potential of a non-invasive strategy to detect sepsis early. Sepsis is a dysregulated response to infection that can result in life-threatening organ failure if treatment is delayed. Often clinicians lack methods for...
HealthCare Global Enterprises, Accenture to boost cancer research using advanced AI
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HealthCare Global Enterprises, Accenture to boost cancer research using advanced...

Bengaluru, Dec 3: HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Accenture to accelerate cancer research and care through advanced AI, including generative AI and deep learning. The collaboration will combine Accenture’s global expertise and talent in data and AI...
UN agency urges improved healthcare for displaced people with HIV in Ethiopia
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UN agency urges improved healthcare for displaced people with HIV in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Dec 3: The United Nations has called for concerted efforts to provide enhanced healthcare services for displaced people living with HIV in Ethiopia.In a statement issued on Monday in connection with World AIDS Day, which is marked each year on December 1, the Joint United Nations...
S. Korea fines pharma giant Celltrion for unfair business practices
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S. Korea fines pharma giant Celltrion for unfair business practices

Seoul, Dec 3: South Korea's antitrust regulator on Tuesday said it has fined leading drugmaker Celltrion 435 million won ($309,900) for engaging in unfair business practices. The biopharmaceutical giant is accused of unfairly benefiting its affiliate, Celltrion Healthcare, by waiving inventory...
Indian healthcare market projected to reach $638 bn by 2025: Report
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Indian healthcare market projected to reach $638 bn by 2025: Report

Mumbai, Nov 27: The Indian healthcare sector is growing rapidly and is projected to reach $638 billion by 2025, according to a report. Valued at $110 billion in 2016, the Indian healthcare market reached $372 billion in 2023, marking a 22.5 per cent CAGR growth during this period, revealed the...
Southeast Asia sees over 482,000 diabetes-related deaths every year: WHO
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Southeast Asia sees over 482,000 diabetes-related deaths every year: WHO

Colombo, Nov 26: Southeast Asia, including India, sees over 482,000 diabetes related deaths every year, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, while calling for the need to boost the prevention and control measures against the blood sugar condition. Diabetes is a global health concern...
India’s healthcare sector grew strongly in Q2 FY25, revenue up by 17.6pc: Report
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India’s healthcare sector grew strongly in Q2 FY25, revenue up by 17.6pc: Report

New Delhi, Nov 26: The Healthcare sector in India grew strongly in Q2 of FY25, with revenue increasing by 17.6 per cent year on year (YoY), according to a report. The report by Axis Securities showed that the healthcare sector also grew strongly by 10.4 per cent in quarter on quarter (QoQ). Hospital...
Biologic therapies show promise for severe asthma, but barriers remain: Report
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Biologic therapies show promise for severe asthma, but barriers remain: Report

New Delhi, Nov 26: Biologic therapies are revolutionising severe asthma management, showcasing potential for remission, but cost and equitable access are the major barriers, according to a report on Tuesday. Biologic therapy, also known as immunotherapy, is a type of treatment that uses substances...
J&K govt initiates process to procure LINAC for cancer treatment
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J&K govt initiates process to procure LINAC for cancer treatment

Srinagar, Nov 25: In a significant step to bolster healthcare infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, the government has initiated the process of procuring Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a state-of-the-art medical equipment for cancer treatment for the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences...
We need Bharat Food and Drug Administration for global benchmarks: FM Sitharaman
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We need Bharat Food and Drug Administration for global benchmarks: FM Sitharaman

Bengaluru, Nov 23: India is setting standards in pharmaceuticals and like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we should also aim to create Bharat Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for global standards and benchmarks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed. Speaking at the 8th...
Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu
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Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

New Delhi, Nov 22: Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV).This development...
Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study
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Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study

New Delhi, Nov 22: Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent and safe intervention for patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 70, finds a study on Friday. The popular weight loss surgery is majorly done in people with a BMI of 35 and above, and when diet and exercise haven't worked....
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