New Laser Technology for Pain-Free Cancer Biopsies
New laser technology that could take the pain out of cancer biopsies has been developed by researchers at Michigan State University, US.
Researchers Develop Tumour Tracking Technique
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center in the US have developed a robotic tumour-tracking technique that could improve cancer treatment.
Southampton scientists develop new leukaemia cancer vaccine
A new cancer treatment which strengthens a patient’s immune system and enables them to fight the disease more effectively is being trialled on patients for the first time in the UK.
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China unveils new healthcare schemeChina recently announced an ambitious program to provide basic healthcare for every citizen in the world's […]
Gaps in rural healthcare facilities: Survey
Despite being one of the most developed states in the country, 93 per cent of hospital beds in Maharashtra are in urban areas, claimed an advocacy group which released a survey on health inequities recently.
HCit Consultant Launches Onsite 3 day Advanced Workshops in HL7
HCit Consultant Launches Onsite 3 day Advanced Workshops in HL7.
Medanta aids India’s progress towards Health Self-Sufficiency
�Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta � The Medicity, is one of the most respected, admired and talented cardiologists in India. Dr Trehan is now working towards making quality healthcare available to every person in the country through his recent endeavor�Medanta.
3-D view of arteries possible through technology
A new technology has been tested for the first time on people which can give a 3-D image of the patient’s arteries and better treat heart diseases.
Gene Mutation Cause of Kidney Disease
Mutations in a gene called INF2 are by far the most common cause of a dominantly inherited condition that leads to kidney failure.
Replacing Heart Valve through Tiny Puncture Hole
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is chosen as a site for a critical percutaneous heart valve study.
Indian medical tourism industry to touch INR 9,500 cr by 2015: Assocham
India’s medical tourism sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 30% to become a INR 9,500-crore industry by 2015 as foreign arrivals
will increase to avail treatment at lower costs, industry body Assocham said.
Online DNA test service in Europe funded by Google
A private firm funded by Google Inc has recently launched its Web-based DNA test in Europe, hoping to build on a successful start in the United States, where the USD 999 service went on sale in November.
