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On the Crest of A Wave
On the Crest of A Wave

[This article was published in the July 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

According to Fortis, this is the first time that this technique has been used in India to treat a patient with blocked arteries. In the technique, the patient did not have to undergo any surgery or stenting, which is usually happened in these cases.



Kerala introduces SMS for better health
Kerala introduces SMS for better health

Addressing to healthcare in Kerala is just a SMS away, now. According to Dr Rathan U Kelkar, Director, Kerala State Information Technology Mission (KSITM), the state has introduced Dr SMS, which is a free service that makes health facilities, available to people through the use of mobile. KSITM is an autonomous body which implements e-governance projects for the state government.

Fortis Bloom IVF launched in Vashi
Fortis Bloom IVF launched in Vashi

Vashi’s Fortis hospital has taken a huge initiative to address all problems related to infertility (unproductiveness) in men and women. Fortis hospital in association with Bloom IVF centre has conceptualised Navi Mumbai’s most advanced IVF (In vitro fertilisation) clinic – Fortis Bloom IVF clinic.

FDA to Overhaul Approval Process for Radiotherapy Devices
FDA to Overhaul Approval Process for Radiotherapy Devices

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to strengthen the approval process for radiotherapy devices following multiple errors. In a letter to the device manufacturers, the FDA identified issues from recent analysis of more than 1,000 reports of errors, which could be fixed by incorporating additional safeguards.

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Diabetes Research Centre, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) and Medical Council of India organized a Multinational Study Group Meeting on

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