Nasal Spray: A new instrument to fight Lung Cancer
An inhalable Nasal spray will soon be available, based on gene therapy for fighting lung cancer, described scientists.
Advances in Detection of Breast Cancer : Dr. K. L. Chakraborti, Head, Department of Radiological Imaging Institure of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science
[This article was published in the June 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Advances in diagnostic imaging, like Infrared Thermography, which helps in detecting signs of cancer at an extremely early stage is improving survival rates.
At the ‘Point-of-Care’… : Vijay Simha, Healthcare Business Group, BPL
Known as a pioneering organisation with capabilities of design, development and manufacturing of a wide range of diagnostic medical devices, BPL Healthcare has one of the most comprehensive service and delivery systems in the country and an undisputed leadership in point-of-care segment.
At the Point-of-Care
Known as a pioneering organisation with capabilities of design, development and manufacturing of a wide range of diagnostic medical devices, BPL Healthcare […]
Technology to Bolster Healthcare
[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
While healthcare becomes ever more complex, technology is providing answers for some of the most challenging aspects of medicine. eHealth brings you a low down on medical technologies that are changing the way we provide clinical care.
Interventional Radiology – Current Practices & Future Trends : Ms. Prasanna Vadhana Kannan, Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan Technical Insights Healthcare Team
[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Interventional radiology has undergone tremendous advances owing to the development of new imaging technologies and interventional devices. This has paved the way for applying IR to a vast number of medical conditions that are otherwise performed using invasive methods.
Beams of Hope : Dr. R V Ravi Kumar of Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), Bangalore
[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
CYTOTRON has been proven to be an effective solution for tissue regeneration in patients suffering osteoarthritis or having joint injuries, and also promises to be a viable option for treating cancer in future.
Deepam Group firms up Rs 60 cr hospital in Chennai
Chennai based Deepam Hospitals group (DHG) is setting up a 200-bed high-end tertiary care hospital. The Hospital has tied up a Rs 30 crore funding with State Bank of India for the multi-speciality hospital project estimated to cost Rs 60 crore.
‘Click-through’ CMEs harnessing Web-power in up skilling medical professionals : Dr. P S Reddy, Medvarsity Online Ltd.
Launched nine years ago by Apollo Hospitals Group, ‘Medvarsity’ is the first and only medical training organisation in India offering an array of advanced online courses for doctors, paramedics, nurses and allied medical professionals.
Philips announces breakthrough in medical imaging technology
Royal Philips Electronics recently announced the first 3D imaging results obtained with a new imaging technology called Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI).
New norms for MNC drug prices
In a move that would prevent MNCs such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Eli Lilly, Roche and Pfizer from selling their drugs at a huge premium in India, the government may soon finalise norms for monitoring prices of costly imported patented medicines for diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, obesity, cancer and heart diseases.
Cyberknife’ to treat cancer
Doctors in Britain will for the first time use a robotic radiotherapy machine to treat cancer this week. The machine called Cyberknife is said to be worth 2.5 million pounds.
Apollo invests INR 75 cr on ASCH with Cyberknife robotic facility
Corporate healthcare pioneer Apollo Hospitals has invested INR 75 crore on setting up a speciality cancer hospital in the heart of the city.
