Health News

ISRO develops low-cost heart pump using rocket technology

The artificial heart pump has completed animal trials successfully and would be available for humans in a few years.

Apr 21, 2016

Indian-American doctor gets nine-year prison term for $3-million insurance fraud

Paramajit Singh Ajrawat and his wife were found involved in seeking reimbursements for conducting fake procedures.

Apr 20, 2016

Miracle survivor at Chennai hospital comes back to life 45 minutes after his heart stops beating

Cardiac experts at Fortis Malar hospital used Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure to save the man's life.

Apr 20, 2016

Dr. Reddy's launches migraine injection in US

ZembraceSym Touch is a pre-filled, single-dose disposable injector, which leads to rapid relief of migraine.

Apr 19, 2016

UAE's VPS Healthcare to invest Rs 1,000 crore in India

VPS said it would foray into India by acquiring a majority stake in the Kerala-based Lakeshore Hospital.

Apr 19, 2016

Bangalore-based MedTrix Healthcare expands presence in US, UK markets

The company plans to launch key digital media initiatives for the world's top pharma companies.

Apr 18, 2016

Schools, hospitals in Afghanistan under increasing threat of violence: UN

At least 2,000 casualties have been reported in the first three months of 2016 after the Taliban launched an offensive against government forces

Apr 18, 2016

Alkem Labs shares fall after data fudging accusations

The Mumbai-based pharma firm said it would submit clarifications to the European Medical Agency soon.

Apr 18, 2016

Air pollution: Delhi dirtiest, Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh cleanest in India, according to study

The IIT Delhi study said nearly 45,000 premature deaths can be prevented if India achieves national air quality target.

Apr 18, 2016

India, Japan to collaborate on research, surveillance to fight drug resistance

Asia-Pacific countries vow to implement tougher regulations for manufacture and sale of antibiotics.

Apr 18, 2016

After liquor, Bihar to now ban supply of medicines with alcohol content

Many youngsters in Bihar have taken to Corex, Phensedyl cough syrups to get high after liquor ban in the state.

Apr 16, 2016

India's SeQuent Scientific to acquire 70 percent stake in Brazilian company

The Mumbai-based drug company would foray into Brazil, world's third largest veterinary market, with this deal.

Apr 16, 2016

ITC to resume cigarette production after tobacco industry shutdown

ITC said it will resume production of cigarettes following a high court order in its favour.

Apr 16, 2016

German drug regulator accuses India's Alkem Laboratories of data fudging

The Indian pharma firm has been accused of intentional misrepresentation of data during the clinical trials of a drug.

Apr 16, 2016

WHO lauds China for bringing in tougher vaccine laws

China detained 202 people in the illegal vaccine scandal on Wednesday.

Apr 15, 2016