Winning The War On Pain
Interventional pain management procedures and techniques have evolved as a new speciality in India, finds out Shardul Nautiyal

A Doctor By Chance, A Sport Analyst Par Excellence
Dr Narottam Puri, Executive Director, Medical Services, Max Healthcare (MHC) wears many hats. He is an eminent ENT specialist, a famous sports analyst, commentator, quizmaster and a TV personality. Sapna Dogra takes a peek into his life - present and past.

Teeth To Go: Implant In An Hour
Healthcare Systems World Over In The Balance: Need To Find Global Solutions

A World-class Healthcare Hub At Pimpri Chinchwad
The 500-bed 'quaternary' hospital with a helipad and thrust on medical tourism will be operational from July this year, reports Rita Dutta.

NWMH: Fading Into Oblivion?
Employees of Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital are protesting against deterioration of service and research, and the management's privatisation bid, which the management denies. Rita Dutta seeks out the real story.

Devaki Hospital Has Ambitious Plans To Expand And Modernise
Wockhardt launches 40-bed Cancer Centre
Frontier Lifeline Hospital starts collaborative programme with Japanese hospital
ICICI Invests Rs 35 Crore In Metropolis Health Services
Fortis Bags The Best IT Infrastructure Award
Patni Forays Into Embedded Applications-Medical Devices Segment
National Coalition For Sustained Iodine Launched In Delhi

'Computing Potential Of PDAs Can Be Exploited For Various Reasons'
Trauma critical care specialist, attached to MIOT Hospitals, Chennai, Dr Balaji Bikshandi has conceived the concept of 'Lean PDAs' for medical purposes. He spoke to Express Healthcare Management about the benefits of the devise.

'We Have Taken The Bar On Quality & Standards Several Steps Higher With JCI'
After Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, it was Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad which acquired JCI accreditation. Managing Director Preetha Reddy spoke to Express Healthcare Management about the accreditation process and the benefits the hospital would accrue from accreditation.

A Salubrious Haven Of Natural Health
Raigad-based Ayurvedic Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre tries to create a complete lifestyle change, says Jayata Sharma.

Regulation Of Medical Devices: A Changing Landscape
New medical device guidelines came into effect on March 1, 2006. But, high registration fees and arbitrary demands for information are potential barriers to innovation and import of life-saving devices, finds out Neesha Patel.

Knowledge Management In Managed Healthcare
With the emergence of corporate hospital entities and complex core and non-core operations in healthcare sector, the role of knowledge management is bound to make a headway, say Prof B B Tandon, Dr Anil Kumar Angrish and Shiv Kumar Anand.

Vascular Surgery: Time For Recognition
Answers to problems in vascular surgery, like the refinement of diagnostic techniques and the development of biologically better small arterial substitutes, are slowly emerging. But what has so far eluded is independent recognition of vascular surgery as a separate specialty.

'The Conference Will Highlight Importance Of  Multisectoral Approach In Healthcare'
A three-day 'International Conference on Planning and Designing of Healthcare Facilities' is being jointly organised by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations.One of the chief organisers, Dr Shakti Kumar Gupta, who is Medical Superintendent, Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, spoke to Express Healthcare Management about the importance of the conference.

Needle Stick Injury–Consequences & Prevention

Automation In Microbiology
With the occurrence of AIDS, there are now proofs of new pathogens causing the disease. This, especially, has necessitated the use of quicker and accurate identification of the bacteria causing these kinds of diseases. Hence, now there is automation of a large number of cultures, especially for blood and sterile body fluids like cerebrospinal fluid.

Training And Development: A Choice Or A Necessity?
Delivering consistent and quality healthcare services are ways to ensure customer satisfaction in the fast-expanding and highly-competitive healthcare industry.