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BioInvest 2017: Industry experts turn mentors for young entrepreneurs
Bengaluru: The Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), an apex body of the biotech sector in India has successfully concluded its flagship annual conference ‘BIOINVEST 2014’ in Bangalore on April 4, 2016. The event witnessed intense discussions among...
Universal screening of cancer, diabetes, hypertension launched
Responding to several questions on the Health Ministry during Question Hour, Health Minister J P Nadda also said the government aimed to have AIIMS in all states and was working towards that objective. Source: ET Health World
MED─EL plans expansion in India to restore hearing abilities among deaf
MED─EL India, the Indian subsidiary of the global leading provider of hearing implant systems MED─EL, known for developing innovative products to help patients overcome hearing loss worldwide, announced Source: Pharmabiz
Insomnia may increase heart attack, stroke risk: study
People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, new research has warned. The post Insomnia may increase heart attack, stroke risk: study appeared first on The Financial Express. Source: Financial Express
WCD ministry suggests medical cards for fighting breast cancer
Addressing a gathering at an event at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) here, WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi today said mammography scares women and underlined the need to fight the stigma attached to cancer. Source: ET Health World
Himachal introduces bill to ensure safety of doctors
The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday introduced an amendment bill in the assembly to ensure safety of doctors on duty in government hospitals and dispensaries by making the offence of assault non-bailable. Source: ET Health World
Use technology to implement Mental Health Bill, says official
Use of technology and collaboration with organisations at the ground level will serve as a major boost in effective implementation of Mental Health Bill, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday. Source: ET Health World
India needs to fight Maternity Mortality with sense of urgency: Study
MMR of India has shown a decline from 212 per 1, 00,000 live births in 2007-09 to 167 per 1,00,000 live births in 2011-13 and India's rate of decline of MMR between 2007-09 and 2011-13 is 5.7 per cent. Source: ET Health World
‘World’s heaviest woman’ has surgery in India, loses 100 kgs
Indian doctors said Thursday that an Egyptian who was believed to be the world's heaviest woman had successfully undergone weight-loss surgery after losing over 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Source: ET Health World