Under the agreement, the service provider will embed circular economy principles across all 25 Ujala Cygnus hospitals by implementing a structured, compliant, and technology-enabled recycling system for biomedical equipment and IT-related waste.
A new nationwide survey reveals that 70 per cent of Indians do not meet their daily fibre requirements, with women at a greater risk. Based on inputs from over 8 lakh users, the data exposes widespread dietary and lifestyle shortcomings that pose a serious threat to the country’s digestive health.
The new therapy is part of a growing global shift toward personalised nuclear medicine, where targeted treatments deliver radiation directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Despite having over 600 million Indians under the age of 35, who should ideally represent a major demographic advantage, the country is witnessing an alarming rise in health risks. Chronic illnesses are now striking employees as early as age 32, with the median age for heart disease consults being 32, cancer at 33, diabetes at 34, chronic kidney disease at 35, and strokes at 36. These figures indicate that lifestyle-related diseases are emerging nearly a decade earlier in India than in developed nations.
Oncology experts Dr. Ranjit Sahoo and Dr. Dharma Chaudhary highlight that Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), once primarily seen in older adults, is now increasingly affecting younger populations in India. This aggressive blood cancer poses significant clinical, financial, and social challenges, underscoring the urgent need for early diagnosis, advanced treatment options, and systemic support to improve patient outcomes.
Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, has onboarded knee surgeon Dr. K. C. Mehta to strengthen its orthopaedic program. Known for pioneering high-flex knee replacements and holding ten international patents, Dr. Mehta brings cutting-edge expertise that eliminates the need for postoperative physiotherapy.
As India’s obsession with gut health hits an all-time high, colon hydrotherapy is being hailed as the next big wellness trend. Marketed as a miracle cleanse that boosts energy, immunity, and digestion, it’s gaining traction from millennials to retirees. But medical experts are sounding alarms—calling it a risky, unscientific practice that may do more harm than good. On World Digestive Health Day, ETHealthworld explores both sides of the debate: is colonic irrigation a legitimate wellness tool or just another detox myth with dangerous side effects?
The biomarker will also be featured in OcuTear, a rapid diagnostic panel Vgenomics is developing for ocular surface diseases.
The company claims to offer 24x7 access to specialists in areas such as general practice, dentistry, dermatology, gynaecology, ENT, psychiatry, and physiotherapy.
Backed by expert interviews and secondary data, the report highlights the overlooked economic and social contributions of India’s older population.
Bronchoscopy, cryotherapy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided biopsies, and airway stenting are the services provided in the facility. It also offers rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle support.
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