Health

The company says its stents are made of biodegradable material, and are an alternative to the traditional metal stents (Bloomberg)

Expert panel to review Meril’s price exemption bid for stent

2 min read . 30 Jan 2019

The government has entrusted ICMR to frame guidelines on stem cell therapy.afp

ICMR asks stakeholders to share evidence on efficacy of stem cells

2 min read . 12:44 AM IST

Breast and ovarian cancer two of the worst forms of cancer (iStock)

Scientists develop method to detect breast and ovarian cancer from saliva

1 min read . 16 Apr 2019

Cipla launches Niveoli inhaler in India

Cipla launches Niveoli inhaler in India

1 min read . 12 Apr 2019

Government to use mobile technology for ensuring full immunisation coverage

Government to use mobile technology for ensuring full immunisation coverage

3 min read . 10 Apr 2019

The vaccine is available domestically for ₹250, while the same dose costs $30 abroad.

Govt may cap export of anti-rabies vaccine

1 min read . 04 Apr 2019

India’s schoolchildren suffer from abnormal BMI, vision, dental issues: report

2 min read . 04 Apr 2019

Srinivas Prasad, vice-president and head, Philips Innovation Campus. (Photo: Jithendra M/Mint)

Connected care will be the future of healthcare: Srinivas Prasad

1 min read . 03 Apr 2019

Neuroleap founder Kumaar Bagrodia (Photo: Ramegowda Bopaiah/Mint)

Using neuro tech to calm, focus the brain

1 min read . 03 Apr 2019

Professor Suresh Subramani, global director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society.

New gene editing tech immunizes mosquitoes instead of humans

1 min read . 03 Apr 2019

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune, has also initiated animal studies to understand the potential of this virus to cause microcephaly.

ICMR begins research on Zika virus

2 min read . 01 Apr 2019

BMS used to cost as much as ₹45,000

NPPA approves hike in prices of coronary stents

1 min read . 01 Apr 2019

In TB reality check, Lancet report says Indian, global goals unrealistic

In TB reality check, Lancet report says Indian, global goals unrealistic

3 min read . 21 Mar 2019

The latest technologies in laparoscopic procedures not only handle the cosmetic aesthetics of women but also offer great comfort and curtail hospital stay. (Pixabay)

Gynaecological Laparoscopy widely available; women subjected to open surgeries

2 min read . 20 Mar 2019

Sugary drinks may increase risk of death by heart disease: study

3 min read . 18 Mar 2019

Health minister J.P. Nadda said all support will be extended to Kerala in the disease prevention. (HT)

Centre sends medical team to Malappuram to assess West Nile Virus situation

2 min read . 14 Mar 2019

People with HIV are at high risk of developing TB and are 20 to 37 times more likely to move from latent infection to active TB.

HIV patients can be given new, shorter TB treatment: study

2 min read . 06 Mar 2019

The estimated number of people living with cancer in India is around 2.25 million as of March 2018. (iStock)

India lacks in cancer treatment infra amid rise in disease burden

2 min read . 05 Mar 2019

India losing out on clinical trials raises health worries

India losing out on clinical trials raises health worries

2 min read . 26 Feb 2019

Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic drug to treat inflammation

Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic drug to treat inflammation

1 min read . 25 Feb 2019