Apax initiates sale of Healthium Medtech
The British private equity firm Apax Partners has initiated the sale process for Healthium Medtech, India's largest surgical sutures manufacturer. The proposed sale is expected to value the company at ₹6,500-₹7,000 crore ($850 million). Healthium, formerly known as Sutures India, is the fourth-largest surgical suture manufacturer globally and the second-largest in India. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breakthroughs in Reproductive Medicine Transforming IVF Success Rates
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Source: The Economic Times - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Here is why you should try vegetarian diet to fight Covid-19
According to recent research, those who eat mostly plant-based or vegetarian diets have a 39% lower risk of contracting Covid. Researchers discovered that omnivores who ate meat more than three times a week had a "significantly higher" incidence of Covid-19 than vegetarian or plant-based diet followers. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Quality CARE India Group considering more acquisitions in Eastern India
Blackstone PE backed Quality CARE India Ltd. (QCIL) Group plans to make more acquisitions to become the third-largest hospital chain in India. In an interview to ET, the CARE Hospitals group's CEO said that the group is targeting hospitals in eastern India. Blackstone acquired a majority stake in QCIL’s Care Hospitals last year, and the QCIL group has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in KIMS Health. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Care Hospitals Group considering more acquisitions in Eastern India
Care Hospitals Group plans to make more acquisitions to become the third-largest hospital chain in India. In an interview to ET, the group's CEO said that the group is targeting hospitals in eastern India. Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Care Hospitals last year, and the group has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in KIMS Health. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Terminologies defining diseases in ayurveda, unani, siddha included in WHO index
The inclusion of traditional medical terminologies in ICD-11 forms a link between traditional medicine and global standards, said Dr Radarico H Ofrin, WHO Representative to India. According to Dr Sameera Asma, Assistant Director-General DDI, WHO, the indexing of disease terminology related to traditional medicine in ICD-11 proves to be a milestone in building a unified global tradition, it stated. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Not sleeping properly can lead to poor memory, says study: Here's how
A recent study found that people who experience more sleep disturbances in their 30s and 40s are more likely to experience memory and cognitive problems 10 years later. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Halt inspections, help MSMEs, drug cos' body tells Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya
"We had met the minister and urged him to help the MSME sector. We want the officials at the regulatory body to become facilitators for the small and medium scale industry and hand hold us," said RL Sharma, president, HPMA. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bipolar disorder can make you die early, says study: Key findings
It can be difficult to live with bipolar disorder, a serious mental illness that can cause mood swings that are both manic and depressed. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Three viruses behind Covid-like symptoms, testing key: Doctors
India, which is also seeing a slight uptick in Covid cases, recorded 761 new cases on Friday and 12 deaths due to the viral disease. The number of active Covid-19 cases in the country came down marginally to 4,334 from 4,423 on Thursday. The JN.1 subvariant has become the dominant Covid-19 variant in India, accounting for more than 60% of the coronavirus cases in the country, according to people with knowledge of the matter. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chennai-based hospital chain Medway raises $5 million from Kyra Ventures
Medway Hospitals has raised $5 million from Kyra Ventures in its first round of fund raise, with participation from family offices. The Chennai-based multi-speciality hospital chain operates 8 hospitals in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, with a focus on quality healthcare in tier 2 cities. The investment aims to accelerate expansion plans and reach 1000 beds by 2026. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Benefits of Mediterranean Diet during pregnancy, as per study
According to research published in The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, women undergoing IVF should adopt a Mediterranean diet to improve their chances of getting pregnant rather than taking supplements. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Omron expects sales of BP monitors to rise in India
Omron Healthcare, the world's largest maker of home blood pressure monitoring devices, plans to expand its presence in India, aiming to achieve at least 20% penetration by 2030. The company sees Indian demand growing to 14 million monitors in FY30, making the country the world's second-largest market after China. Omron plans to triple sales by FY30, with 70% of sales coming from offline and the rest from e-commerce platforms. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Over 15% of medicines made by small companies are of poor quality'
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with state drug inspectors, has been carrying out inspections as part of a nationwide crackdown on spurious and substandard drugs. At present, phase IV of risk-based inspections is on. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hair straightening can give you cancer. Read doctors warning
Repeated use of chemicals in hair straightening products poses a potential health risk, with the possibility of cancer. The US FDA has proposed banning formaldehyde and related chemicals in such products, gaining support from Indian doctors. Experts emphasize the inhalation risk during the process and urge caution due to the documented link between extended use and cancers, advocating for swift regulatory action to address the health concerns. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
