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Doctors find new non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis patients that may relieve knee pain in weeksA groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure, knee embolization, is offering new hope for knee osteoarthritis sufferers. Developed by Colu...- The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
- The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
- Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years laterAlavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murde...
- Indian cancer patients battle shortage of key drugs as platinum costs surgeCancer patients in India are struggling to find essential platinum-based drugs. A surge in global platinum prices and supply chain issues a...
- India’s anti-obesity drug market sees slower growth after initial surge in generic semaglutide salesIndia's anti-obesity drug market sees a slowdown after initial generic semaglutide sales. Demand has eased from its peak, with growth moder...
- 'Doctors have BMWs, Audis': IIT engineer, who got laid off by a American big tech company, says MBBS is the only AI-proof career left in India; doctors fire backAn IIT graduate's claim that medicine is India's safest career is sparking debate. He argues AI and tech layoffs make doctor jobs more secu...
- Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
- From clinics to clicks: Internet emerges as ‘second doctor’ for confused patientsPatients in Delhi-NCR are confused after doctor visits. Many do not understand their health conditions or treatment plans. Nearly eight out...
- What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
- India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative careIndia's extreme heatwaves are causing a surge in severe eye conditions, including dryness, redness, and allergies, as intense UV radiation ...
- Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
- Who is rapper Santy Sharma? What did he say about ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ that created a buzz on Instagram?Rapper Santy Sharma dismisses the viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' trend as mere internet drama, not a genuine movement. He urges focus on rea...
- Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
- Competition watchdog flags treatment pricing issues at private hospitals in Delhi-NCRThe Competition Commission of India observed that patients in Delhi-NCR super-speciality hospitals often depend on in-house services, creat...
- Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
- Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...
- 'Thank God' Kiran Mazumdar Shaw did not become a doctor: When Dr Devi Shetty shared a life lesson from Biocon founder's inspiring journeyA missed medical college admission propelled Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw towards a different path, ultimately leading to the founding of Biocon. Re...
- Amend pregnancy termination law of rape survivors, says SCThe Supreme Court has asked the government to remove time limits for rape survivors to get abortions. This comes after a plea from AIIMS re...
- Energy drinks, alcohol fuel surge in liver disease in young Indians, say experts on World Liver DayIndian liver specialists warn that energy drinks are harming young livers. High caffeine and sugar levels in these beverages, along with al...
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