IIT Madras develops 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from black fungus – ET HealthWorld

IIT Madras develops 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from black fungus – ET HealthWorld

Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have developed 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from black fungus, which has been reported in COVID-19 patients as well as those with uncontrolled diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions. Around 50 implants have already been done on patients from economically weaker sections. The institute … Read more

I’m Just Not Ready for the New Normal

I’m Just Not Ready for the New Normal

Feb. 23, 2022 — Last week, public health officials implored fans at the Super Bowl to mask up in the packed Southern California stadium, handing out high-quality KN95 masks as jersey-donned patrons piled into their seats. Still, as cameras panned the audience, finding someone wearing a mask felt more like a game of Where’s Waldo. … Read more

The Inception of 5G can be a Big Boon to Telehealth Adoption and Access – ET HealthWorld

the inception of 5g can be a big boon to telehealth adoption and access

By Vikram Thaploo Healthcare has been witnessing a flurry of innovations over the past decade, helping medical professionals to improve patient care and push the boundaries. The enablement of 5G telecom networks will not only accelerate telemedicine’s development but also change the face of healthcare. The increased bandwidth along with the low latency of 5G … Read more

Decarbonisation: Emission-free economic recovery

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The decarbonisation plan entails a long-term strategy focusing on weaning off greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions primarily carbon dioxide because of its large share (76%) within the atmosphere. (Representational image) By Syed Ali In the post-COVID world, green economic recovery has garnered significant attention as a win-win strategy to avoid the worst risks of the climate … Read more

View: India may see freakish high growth in 2021 and three things in the big picture

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In 2021, India may record its fastest GDP growth in history, maybe 11-12%. This will, of course, represent the bounceback from the Covid-lockdown crash of 2020. With growth at minus 24% in the April-June quarter 2020, positive growth of 28-30% is possible in the corresponding quarter of 2021, lifting the average for the year. Forget … Read more

Diversify your portfolio and embrace the power of digital in years to come: Raamdeo Agrawal

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Opportunities keep coming, we have to be ready to embrace them when it comes and encash them and build on them. You have to be early in the game and you have to be ahead of the crowd, says chairman, MOFSL. How should investors look at banks? First bad news will come and then good … Read more

Banks could be a contra play for next six months to one year: Mukul Kochhar

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With risk aversion setting in, it is best to anchor on the basis of valuations and this is what we have been recommending investors should do, says Head of Equities, Investec Capital Services. Are you positive about some of the auto names right now?In the auto sector, valuations have always been supportive. These are not … Read more