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Bulls
behind, Bears Ahead?
Was it bad timing or an over-priced IPO that led to the failure
of Wockhardt IPO? Nancy Singh analyses
Chennai
Provides Hope For Iraqi Patient
New Hope Medical Centre, Chennai has given a new hope to a
paralysed Iraqi national by making him walk with the help
of stem cells.
Infants
Born Pre-term Often Infected with Genital Mycoplasmas
About one out of four infants born before 32 weeks gestation
has a positive umbilical blood culture for ureaplasma urealyticum
or mycoplasma hominis or both, putting them at risk for systemic
inflammatory response syndrome and most likely bronchopulmonary
dysplasia, according to findings from the Alabama Preterm
Birth Study.
Oral
Contraceptives Stave off Cancer after Use Stops
The reduced risk of ovarian cancer seen with oral contraceptives,
though "somewhat attenuated over time," lasts for
more than 30 years after these agents are discontinued, according
to an analysis of patient-level data from numerous epidemiologic
studies.
Mohali
Gets Dedicated Cancer Centre
The Indus Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, recently inaugurated
a dedicated cancer hospital in the region.
Frontier
Lifeline Affiliated to World Heart Foundation
Frontier Lifeline, Chennai announced its affiliation to World
Heart Foundation, a non-profit organisation headquartered
in the US, recently.
Hinduja
Hospital Receives Quality Awards
PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai is the first hospital in India
to win the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards (RBNQA)
for the year 2007.
India's
First Clinical Pharmacology Unit for Renal Patients Installed
Veeda CR, India's fastest growing Clinical Research Organisation
(CRO), recently opened it's new Clinical Pharmacology Unit
(CPU) at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad,
Gujarat.
HCL
Partners with Visiprise
HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL), leading global IT services company,
has entered into a global consulting partnership with Visiprise,
Inc for the life sciences industry, covering all aspects of
the medical device manufacturing cycle.
Metasurg
2008
Nursing
Forum 2008
Guidelines
2008
Workshop
on Science and Art of Research & Medical Writing
Yos
Technologies Launches Personal Healthcare System
Bangalore-based Yos Technologies, the upcoming company in
the healthcare IT domain, recently announced the general availability
of its flagship product YosCare.
Transasia
Bio-Medicals Ltd Awarded ISO 13485
Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd, a leader in the clinical diagnostics
segment which aids in diagnosing life threatening diseases
such as AIDS, tuberculosis, cancer and diabetes etc, has been
awarded ISO 13485 (Quality Management Systems for Medical
Devices) by UL India, a certifying body to foster quality
assurance and improvement.
Manipal
Hospital Receives NABH in over 50 Specialities
Bangaloreans have yet another reassurance for having access
to quality healthcare at their preferred Manipal Hospital.
AHI
Plans Hospital in Orissa
Asian Heart Institute (AHI), Mumbai, recently announced its
plans of opening a latest multi specialty hospital in Chandrasekharpur,
Orissa.
Chennai
Introduces Painless Treatment for Varicose Veins
Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), a new painless technological
procedure for treating varicose veins, was claimed to be introduced
in Chennai by Heart, Artery &Vein Centre (HAVe), a speciality
clinic treating varicose veins and vascular ailments.
Narayana
Hrudayalaya Launches a Chain of Health Cities
After the success of Narayana Health City in Bangalore, now
Dr Devi Shetty has planned a chain of 5,000-bed health cities
across India.
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National Seminar on Hospital / Healthcare Management &
Medico Legal Systems
The Symbiosis Center of Health Care (SCHC) has over the past
nine years identified key topical issues of importance to
the healthcare sector to be addressed during its Annual National
Seminar on Hospital / Health Care Management & Medico
Legal Systems.
Conference
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Dr
Batra's Clinic to Promote Hair Cloning in India
Dr Batra's Clinic, India's largest chain of homeopathy clinics
in India, is in process of working with Prof Dr Rolf Hoffmann,
eminent dermatologist and the President of the European Hair
Research Society (EHRS).
India's
first Medical Spa Launched
The Mayar Group, a Rs-3000 crore diversified conglomerate
with interests in publication papers, forest products, agriculture
produce, hospitality, SEZs and manufacturing and marketing
of Ayurvedic beauty products, recently launched India's first
authentic Medical Spa: a+ MediSpa.
'Healthcare
Worker Safety is of Prime Importance'
Recent past has seen a tremendous shift in the management
of support services in hospitals.
The
Countdown Begins
All roads lead to JW Mariott in Mumbai on 28th March. That's
where the who's who of the healthcare industry would head
to for 'Express Healthcare Excellence Awards' of Express Healthcare.
Integrated
Health Strategies Can Save Children's Lives: UNICEF
Strategies that can help reduce the number of children who
die before their fifth birthday were highlighted at the launch
of the recent UNICEF's global flagship report—The State
of the World's Children 2008: Child Survival.
Apollo
Hospitals Inks MoU with Tenet Health, USA
The Apollo Hospitals Group signed a memorandum of understanding
with Trevor Fetter, President and CEO of The Tenet Healthcare
Corporation, USA for a unique exchange programme between the
two healthcare giants to learn and share best healthcare practices.
Hiranandani
Launches Cardiac Rehabilitation Centre
Dr LH Hiranandani, Mumbai has launched a unique cardiac rehabilitation
centre to help heart patients across all age groups to recover
fast and return to full and productive life.
Department
of Scientific and Industrial Research Accredits LifeCell USA
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
have recognised the R&D division of LifeCell.
'IRIA
2009 would be Held in Patna'
The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) held
its 61st annual conference in Bangalore. Attended by over
2,800 delegates from all over the country, the conference
was a grand success. Organisng Chairman of the conference
and Professor and Head, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bangalore
Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore Dr H
Satishchandra spoke to Express Healthcare about the success
of the event. Excerpts:
Carestream
Health India Unveils Innovative Radiology Solutions
Carestream Health India recently unveiled its newest digital
imaging products and solutions which help healthcare providers
improve quality and operational performance at the 61st Indian
Radiology Congress.
Bio-Rad
India: In the Fast Track
Bio-Rad India caters to the numerous research, industrial
and clinical laboratories of India.
The
Transformational Role of Hand-Carried Ultrasound
Hand-carried ultrasound (HCU) is a powerful front-line medical
tool and has the potential to be deployed effectively by a
wide array of clinical personnel from medics to nurse practitioners
to specialists.
Inverness:
On Growth Trajectory
In as little over six years, Inverness Medical Innovations
Inc has become one of the main players in the worldwide diagnostics
market.
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