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How artificial intelligence is making diagnosis faster and more accurate
It addresses the shortage of radiologists and pathologists and frees up doctors to deal with complex cases
 "How artificial intelligence is making diagnosis faster and more accurate")
Most job vacancies recorded during third Covid wave were in health sector
Besides health, trade and IT/BPO sectors saw vacancies increasing during the pandemic's Omicron phase
 "Most job vacancies recorded during third Covid wave were in health sector")
Pharma supply start-up Saveo Healthcare raises $4.5mn in venture round
Company founded by 4 IIT graduates will use money to expand its presence and for improving technology
 "Pharma supply start-up Saveo Healthcare raises $4.5mn in venture round")
Torrent Pharma acquires cosmetic derma player Curatio for Rs 2,000 cr
First major acquisition by Aman Mehta after taking charge at Torrent Pharma in August
 "Torrent Pharma acquires cosmetic derma player Curatio for Rs 2,000 cr")
Stay committed to patients in India and Fortis Healthcare, says IHH
Taking legal advice on next steps to pursue open offer for 26% stake in Fortis
 "Stay committed to patients in India and Fortis Healthcare, says IHH")
Spike in fever cases: Dengue, malaria, swine flu take over from Covid-19
Some cities like Delhi and Mumbai are also witnessing cases of leptospirosis and gastroenteritis fevers
 "Spike in fever cases: Dengue, malaria, swine flu take over from Covid-19")
Govt forms 5-member committee to review pharma marketing practices
It will recommend 'legally enforceable mechanisms', is expected to give a report in 90 days
 "Govt forms 5-member committee to review pharma marketing practices")
Happilo: Farmer's son and a nutty biz selling good health in small packs
Vikas Nahar's enterprise does Rs 40 cr a month on average, selling exotic and local nuts processed at 16,000 sq ft of processing space that he now plans to scale up by another 100,000 sq ft
 "Happilo: Farmer's son and a nutty biz selling good health in small packs")
India's Covid vaccination programme stunning: Roche's Hoffmann, Duschmale
'They (the next 125 years) look more challenging than the past 125 years. The world has changed. We have to make quicker decisions'
 "India's Covid vaccination programme stunning: Roche's Hoffmann, Duschmale")
Peerless group poised for growth, targets Rs 1,000 crore turnover
PGFI's revenues for the year ended March 31, 2022, had stood at around Rs 498 crore while profit for the year was at 102.76 crore. But pre-Covid, turnover was in the region of Rs 535 crore
 "Peerless group poised for growth, targets Rs 1,000 crore turnover")
The SSI Mantra: India's own surgical robot boasts cheaper price tag
SSI Mantra has already been used for 22 complex procedures at Delhi hospital
 "The SSI Mantra: India's own surgical robot boasts cheaper price tag")
Pashu Aadhaar: How will it help control lumpy skin disease in cattle
What is Pashu Aadhaar and how to apply for it? Here's all you need to know
 "Pashu Aadhaar: How will it help control lumpy skin disease in cattle")
Lupin gets nod for arthritis drug 'Rymti' from Canadian health authority
Drug maker Lupin on Tuesday said its biosimilar product Rymti, indicated for the treatment of arthritis, has received approval from the Canadian health authority. The company's product is the biosimilar of reference drug Enbrel (Etanercept). The product is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis , plaque psoriasis and paediatric plaque psoriasis. "The approval for Rymti in Canada is a key milestone in our endeavours to improve access to medicines," Lupin Biotech President Cyrus Karkaria said in a statement. It underscores the scientific success of the company's biosimilar programmes and commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation, he added.
 "Lupin gets nod for arthritis drug 'Rymti' from Canadian health authority")
Tata Consumer enters health supplements biz with 'GoFit' range for women
Tata GoFit is available in two pack sizes of 500 grams and one kg, with 18 grams of protein per serving of 25 grams in two flavours--rich chocolate and cafe mocha
 "Tata Consumer enters health supplements biz with 'GoFit' range for women")
Serum Institute may give India its first adult tuberculosis vaccine
Will be critical to the success of India's drive to eliminate TB by 2025
 "Serum Institute may give India its first adult tuberculosis vaccine")
What is Tomato Flu? Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment
Tomato Flu cases have surged in India, more than three months after its inception. Read this detailed article to understand Tomato Flu, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
 "What is Tomato Flu? Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment")
Pricing regulator closely watching prices of diabetes drug going off patent
Regulator looking to cap prices of Sitagliptin, Linagliptin and combinations
 "Pricing regulator closely watching prices of diabetes drug going off patent")
Medicine purchases by inpatients exempt from GST: Tamil Nadu AAR
An outpatient will be charged GST for medicines and consumables bought that were prescribed in the course of providing health care services
Over 2.2 mn precautionary Covid jabs being administered per day: Health min
While the daily average Covid vaccination doses cross 2.8 million mark, over 880,000 special vaccination camps have been organised in the country
 "Over 2.2 mn precautionary Covid jabs being administered per day: Health min")
Laying eyewear optic fibre to make 400 mn specs per year: Lenskart's Bansal
As part of that strategy, the SoftBank-backed firm is setting up the world's largest eyewear manufacturing plant in Bhiwadi, a city in Rajasthan
 "Laying eyewear optic fibre to make 400 mn specs per year: Lenskart's Bansal")
