NephroPlus gets Sebi nod to launch IPO, to raise Rs 353 crore from fresh issueDialysis services leader Nephrocare Health Services, operating under NephroPlus, has received Sebi’s approval to launch its IPO, comprising...
10 Nov, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
Lesser-known symptoms to detect kidney disease and four ways to prevent it, nephrologist explainsKidney disease often develops silently, making early detection through routine check-ups vital. Experts emphasise that controlling diabetes...
19 Oct, 2025, 11.49 AM IST
What your hair reveals about your kidney health: Hidden signs of nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and chronic kidney diseaseKidney disease can cause significant hair loss. Waste buildup and nutrient imbalances weaken hair follicles. Patients may experience thinni...
11 Oct, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Aim of health coverage to all above 70 is to address challenges faced by them, Rajya Sabha toldThe Indian government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide free healthcare benefits up to Rs 5 lakh per year for all citizens...
03 Dec, 2024, 07.40 PM IST
India-made cough syrups caused disease in Gambia kids: US CDCIndian cough syrups exported to Gambia contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG) led to acute kidney injury (AKI) ...
04 Mar, 2023, 12.45 AM IST
5 most impactful healthcare innovations by past ZS PRIZE winnersTop 5 innovative health solutions from the inaugural edition of ZS Prize Awards
02 Dec, 2022, 04.07 PM IST
Home health care services on rise in India due to Covid-19 pandemic: ExpertsPatients who have to undergo dialysis, physiotherapy and chemotherapy are preferring health care services at home and many are also taking ...
25 Jan, 2021, 12.04 PM IST
Health ministry plans to offer peritoneal dialysis facility to kidney patients at their homesThe programme was launched in 2016 to provide free dialysis care to the patients in district hospitals.
20 May, 2019, 05.25 PM IST
How IRDAI panel proposes to make health insurance more buyer-friendlyAn Irdai constituted panel has recommended a simpler definition of pre-existing diseases to prevent any disputes over interpretation.
12 Nov, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Don Chhota Rajan arrested in Bali, didn’t Surrender: MoS Kiren Rijiju“The exact situation that led to his arrest – the detail has not come yet. We were just given the information that he has been arrested,” R...
28 Oct, 2015, 04.05 AM IST
Budget 2014: Medical device industry expects incentives in R&D, manufacturing hubs and duty cutsThe association has also called for the inception of benefits such as reduced Customs duty on raw material, excise duty concessions, VAT ho...
03 Jul, 2014, 05.28 PM IST
Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay dies: Hospital"His condition was extremely critical. He died early morning," a senior doctor at a government hospital in Chandigarh said.
09 May, 2013, 09.49 AM IST
Pakistan prisoner's condition extremely critical: Medical bulletinThe condition of injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay is "extremely critical" and far worse than last night, a medical bulletin said...
08 May, 2013, 06.54 PM IST
- Baxter enhances renal therapies portfolio with acquisition of Gambro
The transaction will provide a number of long-term growth opportunities for Baxter around the world.
07 Dec, 2012, 12.20 PM IST
- Budget 2012: Rationalizing import duty for multipurpose equipment, says FICCI
FICCI in its pre-budget recommendations on medical equipments and devices industry asked the government to reduce import duty on spares use...
18 Feb, 2012, 04.29 PM IST
- Budget 2012: Exempt all life saving medical devices from customs duty, says FICCI
FICCI in its pre-budget memorandum has given the following recommendations for the Medical Equipments and Devices industry
18 Feb, 2012, 03.52 PM IST
- Baxter seeks shot in the arm, eyes acquisitions
Critical therapy giant, Baxter is scouting for companies in India for a possible acquisition soon.
08 Jun, 2006, 12.35 AM IST