Healthcare News Articles

Philips and AWS collaborate to scale digital pathology in the Cloud Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address the growing need for secure, scalable digital pathology solutions in the cloud. The collaboration unites Philips’ expertise in digitization of pathology to optimize clinical workflows and AWS’ expertise in scalable, secure cloud solutions. Philips and AWS will advance digital pathology...

HMD launches Dispojekt safety needle syringes to curb Needle Stick Injuries Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD), one of the leading manufacturers of disposable and AutoDisable syringes in the world, has launched Dispojekt single use syringes with safety needle that is designed to reduce prevalence of accidental Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) among health workers. “Equipped with a safety shield (SIP Shield), Dispojekt syringe addresses critical concerns of needle stick injuries and reaffirms our commitment...

Philips launches new Mobile C-arm to reduce support staff dependency Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of Philips Image Guided Therapy Mobile C-arm System 3000 – Zenition 30, the latest addition to the company’s highly versatile Zenition mobile C-arm series. Mobile C-arms are X-ray systems that are brought into the operating room (OR) to provide live image guidance during a wide range of clinical...

56 Secure launches Ultra-Fast SOS System in Bangalore 56 Secure, a connected security platform, introduces its Ultra-Fast SOS System, an emergency response technology. With an initial rollout encompassing 70 pin codes in Bangalore, 56 Secure takes the lead in redefining safety standards for urban living. More than just a simple panic button, the SOS feature is deeply integrated with 56 Secure's smart location technology, Cerebro. This system processes over seven million...

Healthium Medtech launches TRUMAS - an exclusive range of sutures for minimal access surgery Healthium Medtech, a global leader in medical technology solutions, today announced that the company has launched TRUMAS, a range of sutures meticulously designed to address challenges faced during suturing in minimal access surgeries (MAS). MAS, a technique that has gained remarkable momentum over the last two decades, is now considered the gold standard for performing surgeries across...

Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure for Healthcare Schneider Electric has announced the launch of EcoStruxure for Healthcare, an IOT powered solution, that enables un-interrupted power supply to hospitals and healthcare providers. According to the company, the solution has been developed to meet the goals of Ayushman Bharat Mission, which aims at creating a network of primary health centers across the country for democratizing healthcare with un-interrupted care. Is said, “With healthcare sector’s...

ABB starts new drives production line in Bengaluru ABB India expands its production footprint with a new line for variable speed drive modules at the Peenya factory in Bengaluru. The new line will produce drives ranging from 75 kW to up to 250 kW and will cater to all major industrial segments. Part of the integrated campus that houses ABB’s corporate office and other business’ factories, this new production line aims...

Centre approves National Medical Devices Policy; industry welcomes The Union Cabinet approved the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023, which is expected to facilitate an orderly growth of the medical device sector to meet the public health objectives of access, affordability, quality and innovation. The Policy will help the sector grow from the present $11 billion to $50 billion by 2030, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. He adds the government’s vision is to...

Andhra Pradesh bags Rs 13 Lakh Cr investment proposal during Global Investor Summit Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said the state has received 340 investment proposals with investment of about Rs. 13 lakh crores, providing employment to almost 6 lakh people across 20 sectors distributed all along the state. “As of today, we will execute 92 MoUs with 11 lakh crores, remaining will be executed...

Union Budget 2023 | Disappointing Budget for Medical Devices Industry | Budget Reactions Rajiv Nath on behalf of the Indian Medical Devices Industry expressed deep disappointment and anguish over the Union Budget 2023 giving “cold shoulder” to the Indian medical device industry. His reactions: It is highly disheartening that against Industry’s expectations and assurance by the various Govt. departments, the government has not announced any measures to help end the 80-85% import...

ZEISS Group reports 16% revenue growth ZEISS Group achieved significant growth across all segments despite challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. Revenue rose by 16% to 8.8 billion euros, surpassing over 8 billion euros for the first time (prior year: 7.5 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021/22 (end of reporting period: 30 September 2022). Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) also achieved a new peak, reaching 1.6 billion euros (prior year:...

HP launches new solutions to help Print Service Providers improve margins HP recently announced new solutions to help Print Service Providers (PSPs) meet high levels of demand, optimise work processes and grow their businesses by delivering innovative applications. “To reach higher margins, PSPs are always on the hunt for efficiency gains, and technology that allows them to say yes to more jobs with the confidence to deliver exceptional results,” said Daniel...

IIT Roorkee develops cancer detector and transfers its technology to Tata Steel A team of researchers at IIT Roorkee has developed a simple, easy-to-use breath-based detector (BLO Detector) for early detection of breast, lung, and oral cancer. The research team includes Prof. Indranil Lahiri, Prof. Partha Roy and Prof. Debrupa Lahiri. The device, which works on the principles of colorimetry, can detect the presence of breast, lung and oral cancer. BLO...

“COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause monkeypox” The social media posts claiming COVID vaccines are helping to spread monkeypox do not have any scientific explanation behind it, explains Prof Ashok Rattan, Chairman Medical Committee and Quality, Redcliffe Labs, India former Lab Director of PAHO/WHO administered CAREC. Monkeypox is a rare disease that is a kind of infection caused by the monkeypox virus which belongs to the same family of viruses as variola virus,...

Linde opens its first women operated packaged gas plant in Trichy Linde India, one of the leading industrial gases manufacturers, inaugurated its first-ever women-operated Packaged Gas Plant (PGP) in Trichy on 6th July. Present at the launch were John Panikar, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, representing Linde Plc, and Abhijit Banerjee, Managing Director, Linde India. Commenting on the launch Panikar said, “We at Linde realize the importance and necessity for diversity...