In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicineIn 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked ...
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Tata Capital Healthcare Fund III invests $30 million in Tenet DiagnosticsTata Capital Healthcare Fund III and Blue Earth Capital invested $30 million in Tenet Medcorp. This investment marks a significant step for...
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LifeCell International partners with Shraddha Diagnostics to expand advanced diagnostics across GujaratThe company said that the partnership will combine Shraddha Diagnostics' regional presence, clinician relationships and expertise in routin...
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In 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist while mixing blood of different people made a groundbreaking discovery saving numerous lives and helping the world in creating blood banks, enabling modern surgery and advancing several other fieldsIn 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist made a groundbreaking discovery while mixing blood of different people. The discove...
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Can Molbio Diagnostics IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?Molbio Diagnostics aims to secure ₹200 crore to enhance its capital expenditures through a new issuance of shares. In tandem, the firm inte...
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Why is Dr Fauci testifying? Ex White House medical advisor invokes Fifth Amendment as Rand Paul grills him at Senate hearingAnthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a Senate hearing. He refused to answer questions from Senator Rand Paul. Fauci cited...
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Time to re-look at a not-so-glamorous part of healthcare ecosystem: 4 diagnostics stocks with upside potential of up to 18%When companies from a sector with a clear growth path get listed, too much money flows into them, sending valuations high. What follows is ...
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In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibioticSir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later develop...
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Global smart money can't get enough of India's next growth storyGlobal private equity firms are expanding beyond hospitals into India's broader healthcare ecosystem, with Warburg Pincus, TA Associates, B...
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For investors with an over 2-year perspective: 5 mid- and small-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%This is a market to be selective in, not brave in. The safer way to play a turn in the market is to stay with businesses whose demand does ...
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Should they now be part of a long-term investing framework? 7 healthcare stocks with upside potential of up to 25%India’s healthcare market may grow steadily, but hospital chains can grow faster as formalisation continues. Healthcare is all about market...
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Avience Biomedicals shares make blockbuster debut, list at 90% premium on NSE SMEAvience Biomedicals made a spectacular debut on the NSE SME platform, with its shares rocketing 90% on listing day. The Rs 30.24 crore IPO,...
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Plea in HC for urgent implementation of Delhi Health Bill to regulate illegal pathological labsThe application by consumer rights activist Bejon Kumar Misra has contended that operations of illegal and unauthorised labs would endanger...
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- MDI Labs enters Indian market, eyes Rs 300 crore turnover by 2015
Medizinisch Diagnostiche Institute plans to set up over 1,000 collection centers and a logistics network to transport samples across the co...
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- Wellspring buys out 40% in Phadke JV
The entity will be renamed as Wellspring-Dr Avinash Phadke Pathlab and Diagnostics. This will make Wellspring India’s largest pathology lab...
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