China achieves breakthrough in medicine with world’s first surgery via satellite – ET HealthWorld

China achieves breakthrough in medicine with world’s first surgery via satellite – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: China has conducted the world’s first satellite-based, ultra-remote surgeries, a breakthrough in medical technology that could transform trauma care, especially in high-intensity combat zones. The operations were performed using the Apstar-6D broadband communications satellite, positioned 36,000km above Earth, according to South China Morning Post. Doctors from the People’s Liberation Army General Hospital successfully … Read more

GRAP is like giving medicine to an already critical patient, need to go back to the basics: Supreme Court

GRAP is like giving medicine to an already critical patient, need to go back to the basics: Supreme Court

People in large number seen basking in the sun near Kartavya Path on a cold sunny afternoon in Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 19, 2024) compared the implementation of emergency anti-pollution measures like the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) to “medicine … Read more

Emergency medicine conclave in Wayanad in January

Emergency medicine conclave in Wayanad in January

‘EMERGENZ 3.0’, the third edition of Aster International Emergency Medicine Conclave, will be held in Wayanad from January 7 to 12, 2025. The organisers told the media on Wednesday that experts in emergency medicine from across the globe would lead workshops at the event to be held at Dr. Moopen’s Medical College. As many as … Read more

Need medicine in hospital? Study finds how often IT flaws lead to wrong drug or dose – ET HealthWorld

Need medicine in hospital? Study finds how often IT flaws lead to wrong drug or dose – ET HealthWorld

Sydney: Every time you are prescribed medicine in hospital a computer will prompt your doctor about the appropriateness of the medicine and its dose. Every time health professionals update patient records on the computer they need to fill in the appropriate information in the correct spot, or choose an option from a drop-down menu. But … Read more

Chhattisgarh’s GPS tracking system ensures timely and secure medicine deliveries, enhances CGMSCL’s supply chain efficiency – ET HealthWorld

Chhattisgarh’s GPS tracking system ensures timely and secure medicine deliveries, enhances CGMSCL’s supply chain efficiency – ET HealthWorld

Raipur: Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited (CGMSCL) is successfully implementing a GPS-based tracking system for medicine delivery, enhancing supply chain efficiency. The system enables real-time tracking and monitoring of shipments from warehouses to health facilities. CGMSCL emphasizes transparency and security in deliveries, highlighting the commitment to exceptional service, reliability, and transparency. Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation … Read more

Kozhikode: National Architecture Design Competition for Institute of Palliative Medicine

Kozhikode: National Architecture Design Competition for Institute of Palliative Medicine

Pain and Palliative Care Society secretary P.C. Sreekumar launching the official portal for the ‘Oasis’ national architecture design competition in Kozhikode on Wednesday. IIA State chairperson Vinod P. Cyriac (left) and Calicut centre chairman Noufal C. Hashim are seen. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGMENT  The State chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) has … Read more

EU parliament to extend new medicine data protection to 7.5 years, document says – ET HealthWorld

EU parliament to extend new medicine data protection to 7.5 years, document says – ET HealthWorld

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, – EU lawmakers have gone part of the way to meeting pharmaceutical industry concerns about the exclusivity period for new medicines after reaching a compromise on the biggest overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules in 20 years, a parliament proposal showed. A European parliamentary committee is set to vote on its position … Read more

P-notes investment continues to swell for seventh month on robust macros

P-notes investment continues to swell for seventh month on robust macros

Investment in the Indian capital markets through participatory notes rose over a six-year high at Rs 1.33 lakh crore at September-end, making it the seventh consecutive monthly increase, on the back of robust macroeconomic fundamentals. This is the highest level since July 2017 — when investment through the route stood at Rs 1.35 lakh crore, … Read more