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Directives in diagnostics: A pressing need

With better regulations & monitoring in place, diagnostic sector can gain a lot, says Ameera Shah

Tech Mahindra to buy US-based healthcare IT firm CJS Solutions for $ 100 mn

Move to strengthen its position in healthcare provider space - a focus areas for Tech Mahindra

Herbalife collaborate with Syngene to set nutrition R&D lab in India

It houses a GMP formulation lab to support product testing, sampling & end-product development

Less than 30% of kidney patients manage to get dialysis in India: Study

Need of the hour is to provide cost-effective, safe and equitable access to dialysis

Thanks to Indian men's reluctance to use contraceptives, population surges

Condoms are a better option than other oral-contraceptive methods, but Indian men are not buying it

FM Jaitley's Rs 10,290-cr Budget boost for health hides cuts in key areas

Most of the Rs 10,290-crore increase will be spent on issues regarded as low priority

Impact of budget 2017 on healthcare sector: High on ambition, low on vision

It lays out some ambitious targets, but falls short on long term vision, says Dr Dharminder Nagar

Global medical robots market to reach $ 12.80 billion by 2021

Surgical robot systems segment is estimated to command the largest share, says MarketsandMarkets

India can be among world's top 5 medical devices markets: Himanshu Baid

In this interview, Poly Medicure MD delves into the nuances of medical technology industry

Anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective in back pain: Study

On the contrary, they may cause side effects, says George Institute for Global Health researchers

Down to the district: Health of the five states going to polls

Private healthcare can cost the poorest 20% of Indians more than 15 times their monthly expenditure

How parasites and bacteria could be changing the way you think and feel

Mind control is a very real and prevalent threat to humans

Do you need to worry if your baby has a flat head?

Flat head syndrome develops because of external pressures to the soft, malleable baby skull

Fragile bones: Why older people get osteoporosis and have falls

It is a condition in which bones become fragile and brittle, leading to higher risk of breakage

US-based wellness firm Ionic MSM starts production facility in Jaipur

The company is targeting sales of Rs 500 crore from India and Asia in the next 5 years

US-based PerkinElmer acquires Tulip Diagnostics

The deal will support PerkinElmer's growth in the Indian diagnostics market

Dementia risk higher for those living near busy roads

Researchers mapped individuals' proximity to major roadways using postal code of their residence

Mediterranean diet may improve brain health

Researchers gathered information on the eating habits of 967 Scottish people around age 70

Pros & cons of integrating AYUSH doctors into modern medicine

While the idea is good, there are many challenges in its implementation, says Dr Dharminder Nagar

PerkinElmer divests medical imaging business to Varian

The business supplies flat panel X-ray detectors for medical & dental X-ray imaging systems