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18 Dec

Mars Veterinary Health Invests in Crown Veterinary Services

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Investment will help advance pet healthcare in India and provide training and resources for local veterinary professionals Mumbai: Crown Veterinary Services (Crown Vet) today announced Mars Veterinary Health has entered the Indian veterinary sector through a minority investment. As part of a family-owned business with nearly 90 years of experience caring for pets, including 30 years in veterinary services, Mars Veterinary Health brings deep global expertise to Crown Vet’s established local presence that will help advance veterinary care in India. With its network of eight clinics across five cities in India—Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune—Crown Vet is known for…

06 Dec

Complex Angioplasty gives New Lease on Life to Post-Bypass Patient

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A 72-year-old gentleman from Delhi NCR had been living with debilitating chest pain and heaviness for several years. He had previously undergone bypass surgery 10 years ago for angina and chest discomfort. Despite following a strict medication regimen, his symptoms persisted and worsened over time, severely limiting his daily activities. He could barely walk 50 steps without experiencing intense chest pain, and in recent weeks, his condition had worsened to the point where even sleep became difficult, as he had to rest in a sitting position to relieve the pain. Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao Mr. Jain’s ongoing chest pain and…

29 Jun

ONGC and DHME, Government of Jammu & Kashmir to Bolster Healthcare Infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Recognizing the critical need for sustainable healthcare infrastructure in the region, ONGC under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative has constructed permanent hospitals at Baltal in Ganderbal district and Chandanwari in Anantnag district. Each of these hospitals are equipped with 100 beds, lodging facilities for medical staff, and intensive care units that will serve as Primary Health Centres and provide essential medical services to the local communities. Hospital facility at Baltal Situated on the road of Amarnath Yatra, these hospitals will also provide medical support to the pilgrims of the Yatra. Until last year, temporary medical facilities had been operating…

14 Feb

Lords Mark Industries Ltd Files Patent for its bio-chemistry reagents

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LordsMed, the healthcare division of Lord’s Mark Industries Ltd, has launched a set of 10 world-class re-agents for Triglycerides, Uric Acid, Alkaline Phosphatase, Bilirubin, Calcium (Arsenazo III), Creatinine, Glucose, Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT)/Aspartate Aminotransferas, Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Total Protein. As per the company sources, these re-agents come with 99.7 percent accuracy, the highest level of sensitivity, a shelf-life of 24 months, unique packaging and competitive price-points. The company has filed India patents for these re-agents which will strengthen the preventive healthcare mechanism for critical diseases. LordsMed will manufacture these re-agents at its manufacturing facility…

06 May

Fairfax and Quess commit up to INR 300 crores to set up a 350 bed Speciality Paediatric Centre at CMC Vellore

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Bengaluru: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) along with Quess Corp Ltd. (“Quess”) announces the signing of a MoA with Christian Medical College (“CMC”), Vellore to set up a paediatric specialty centre at its Kannigapuram campus. The proposed centre, which will be called the ‘CMC Vellore Paediatric Specialty Centre’, will have 350 beds covering a range of paediatric specialties. Fairfax and Quess have pledged up to INR 300cr towards setting up this centre, with the vision to provide leading state-of-the-art paediatric medical and surgical services. In addition to treatment, the centre will also focus on education, training and research. This will…

23 Dec

Onsurity Launches HealthCare Credits Program for Startups

MediaCatalystHealth, NewsOnsurity, Onsurity Edge Credits Program

Delhi: Onsurity, an employee healthcare benefits platform, is launching a health benefits credit program for startups - Onsurity Edge Credits Program. The program is designed to empower startups by offering their employees a health benefits membership with Healthcare along with wellness benefits. Startups who opt-in for the credits program will receive up to INR 25,000 credits which can be redeemed to buy comprehensive healthcare plans for employees. Onsurity, which is subscription-based employee healthcare platform for startups and SMEs, has firmed up plans to reach more 10,000 SMEs through this program, covering over 1 lakh lives, in next 12 months. In…

24 Jun

How the Coronavirus pandemic opened new avenues for hygiene brands

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As the nation grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, the hygiene market sees hope in reinventing itself to cater to a new basket of needs. The mindfulness of maintaining one’s health and hygiene has increased tenfold and it has become a priority in the lives of people across the globe. Owing to the heightened consciousness about cleanliness, new importance has been given to maintaining both personal and environmental hygiene. Preventive care is recognized as a way to reduce the chances of infection; therefore, consumers are investing more in hygiene products to ensure their safety. One’s hygiene often takes a backseat in…

26 May

Healthium Medtech ramps up operations to fast track delivery of essential medical devices for COVID-19

MediaCatalystHealth, NewsHealthium Medtech

Mumbai: Healthium Medtech today announced that it has strengthened its operations to fast track delivery of essential medical devices for COVID-19. In order to address the country’s need for essential medical consumables, Healthium Medtech has scaled its production, extended its supply chain, and fast-tracked the deliveries of essential medical devices and consumables to support healthcare frontline workers. To ensure an adequate supply of medical devices for healthcare practitioners, the company is running its plants during lockdown with due permissions and precautionary measures. The company has also expanded its supply chain by 40% to fast-track critical deliveries. Considering the surge in demand…

21 Jan

Essential Tips for Businesses Looking to Combat Mental Health Issues

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In these difficult times, it is vital that businesses address the issue of mental health head on, developing a sophisticated mental wellness strategy to fulfil duty of care responsibilities and help employees with their mental health resilience. Beyond the obvious positives implementing these strategies would have for employees, businesses have a direct interest in investing in creating a mental wellness program; according to data from International SOS’ recent Risk Outlook 2021, 1 in 3 risk professionals believe that mental health issues will contribute significantly to declining productivity levels this year. A business that supports employees appropriately will therefore likely be in…

20 Nov

Medical R&D in India Lacks Government Support: Dr. KM Cherian

MediaCatalyst0 CommentsHealth, InterviewCOVID-19, Dr. KM Cherian

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have always been a major concern. One in 4 deaths in India is attributed to CVDs. This concern has considerably increased because of the effect COVID-19 has on lungs and other cardiovascular complications even after the recovery of COVID-19 infected patients. Dr. KM Cherian, the man who performed India's first Bypass Surgery, talks to MediaCatalyst about the impacts of COVID-19. With innate talent and a passion to save lives, Dr. Cherian has also pioneered the first heart transplant in India after the legislation of Brain Death, the first bilateral lung transplant, the first Pediatric Heart transplant, the…