Nano-sized ships to torpedo tumours devised
Lethal nano-sized ‘torpedos,’ deftly evading the body’s defence network, will discharge anti-cancer drugs into the heart of tumours and destroy them ruthlessly.
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BUSINESS
LifeSize bags Birmingham Cancer Network contract in UK, expanding business in India for the fast growing audio-video market LifeSize – […]
Powering Diagnosis
[This article was published in the September 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] CT scanners facilitate visualisation, characterisation, and measurement of biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels in humans and other living systems
INDIA UPDATE
AIIMS' step to ensure faster cure of cancers All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) is going to install a new […]
Shri Azad Launches Mass Screening Camps for Diabetes and Hypertension in Delhi Slums
The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad today launched mass Screening Camps for early detection of diabetes and hypertension amongst slum dwellers in Delhi.
Artemis Health Institute wins WHO’s Asia Pacific Hand Hygiene Excellence Award
World Health Organisation has declared Artemis Health Institute (AHI), a multi-specialty hospital in Gurgaon, as the winner for its Asia Pacific Hand Hygiene Excellence Award for the year 2010.
Philips Launches Breakthrough Technology For Early And Precise Detection Of Cancer
Philips, a leading health & well-being company, today unveiled
WORLD
European Commission Gives a Fillip to Colon and Breast Cancer Diagnostics The much talked about Colon and Breast Cancer Diagnostics […]
INDIA UPDATE
Srishti Software PACS IT with immense Health Potential Bangalore-based Srishti Software, a leading provider of Healthcare Information Management System (HIMS), […]
Cancer, malaria major health problems in North East, India: Report
A consultative Committee of Parliament headed by A Ramdoss, has identified Cancer, Malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS as the major health problems in Northeastern region of India. The Committee has urged the State governments to ensure effective implementation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) so as to improve both health infrastructure and delivery services.
Gen-Probe Panther Launched by Transasia
Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd. has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Gen-Probe, USA for marketing “Molecular Diagnostics Solutions” in India.
Poor countries catching up with rich nations in many ailments
A new World Bank report titled ‘Public Policy and the Challenge of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases’ launched on 27 June, 2007 warns that poor countries are catching up with wealthier nations in terms of diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cardiac problems.
MEDICALL 2011
If one has to pick from a list of successful events which have created a stir within a short span, MEDICALL would turn out to be a winner.
