Have Private Hospitals marked up procedures to make up for stent price cap?
New Delhi: The worst fears seem to have come true. It is being alleged that private hospitals are making up for their profit deficit due to price cap on stents…
The government pulled a fast one on domestic medical device manufacturers
New Delhi: Domestic Medical device makers’ body had almost readied to whistle with glee when words sauntered to them that there might be increase in customs duty on medical devices…
Modicare: Placebo dose to potential 2019 Voters to give ‘heal good’ sensation!
New Delhi: Hope selling more often than not is a device of deceit. God forbid, much touted ‘Modicare’ belonged to that category. The avowed aim stated in the budget though…
Monitoring of private hospitals through website, plan is in progress
Health activists, lawyers, doctors, and organizations have announced plans to launch a website that will function as a watchdog scrutinizing private hospitals in India. This plan is made with an…
SBTC Slaps Notice on 25 blood banks for overcharging
Overcharging complaints are not new to Maharastra The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) regarding blood banks. With taking action on the overcharging issues, Transfusion Council sent notices to around 25…
Erubulin, key anti-cancer drug price will be reduced soon
Erubulin, breast cancer drug is a landmark medicine and very effective in cancer treatment but remained out of reach so far for underprivileged patients in our country. This medicine soon…
IVF Clinics Flourish In State without any regulations
Every state has to ensure that the clinics and the health care centers should be run under the guidelines set by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). But the…
Government efforts to promote low cost Generic Drugs
Indian govt may tighten labelling norms for generic drugs, to promote low-cost generic medicines. Government is planning to make it mandatory for pharma firms to carry the generic names of…
Stem Cell is poised to redefine health and good looks in Delhi
New Delhi: Skin –deep cosmetic makeover may soon be passé. Health and good looks is all set to become profound and deep seated, thanks to stem cell therapy, also named…
Cancer is fighting a losing battle, thanks to new version of Immunotherapy
New Delhi: She is a living example of how only immunity can best fight against cancer cells. Her treatment by a new edition of immunotherapy with dendritic cells has almost…
