MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The Economic Times' source. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:08:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3355204&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FFortis-to-fund-Parkway-buy-via-loan-rights%2Farticleshow%2F5675728.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare plans to fund its stake buy in Singapore's Parkway Holdings through a short-term loan and money raised through its recent rights issue, a top official said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3355204 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:47:02 +0100 3355204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351254&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FFortis-Healthcare-to-buy-239-stake-in-Singapores-Parkway-for-685-mn%2Farticleshow%2F5671913.cms Fortis will buy 23.9% of Singapore's Parkway Holdings. Fortis shares were up over 5%. Fortis hospital network will rise to 62 after deal. Top gainers, losers and recommendations from analysts (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351254 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:51:54 +0100 3351254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351222&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FFortis-to-buy-685-mn-stake-in-Singapores-Parkway%2Farticleshow%2F5671649.cms India's hospital chain operator Fortis Healthcare said on Thursday it will buy a 23.9 percent stake in Singapore's healthcare provider Parkway Holdings for about $685.3 million. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351222 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:51:40 +0100 3351222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3347051&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FFortis-to-re-brand-10-Wockhardt-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F5665339.cms Fortis Healthcare has decided to re-brand the 10 Wockhardt hospitals it acquired last year under the Fortis brandname from April 1. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3347051 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:04:25 +0100 3347051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339882&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FDiagnostic-chains-scout-for-standalone-regional-buyouts%2Farticleshow%2F5655962.cms Diagnostic chains such as Dr Lal Pathlabs, Super Religare Laboratories, Piramal Diagnostics and Metropolis are scouting for regional diagnostic centres. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339882 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:08:58 +0100 3339882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307808&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FUnion-Budget-2010-Private-hospitals-likely-to-benefit%2Farticleshow%2F5620315.cms Private hospitals and medical equipment makers expect to benefit from the government’s plan to increase public healthcare expenditure even as their long standing demand to give healthcare an infrastructure status has once again been ignored. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307808 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:22:24 +0100 3307808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307215&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FIndia-needs-6800-more-hospitals-NRHM-has-many-glitches-Survey%2Farticleshow%2F5617100.cms India needs over 6,800 more hospitals in rural areas to provide basic health facilities to people, the annual Economic Survey released Thursday said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307215 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:36:13 +0100 3307215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307216&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FStemCyte-opens-it-first-UCB-stem-cell-bank-of-India-at-Apollo%2Farticleshow%2F5617097.cms StemCyte Inc, USA, today announced the opening of it's first umblical cord blood(UCB) stem cell banking facility in India, at Apollo Hospital premises in Gandhinagar. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307216 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:33:26 +0100 3307216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3299052&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5601472.cms Banking umbilical cord blood as an investment to generate stem cells in future for treatment of possible lifethreatening diseases is catching up across the country, though mostly in urban centres. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3299052 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:24:46 +0100 3299052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3291607&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FHNIs-see-net-worth-in-stem-cells%2Farticleshow%2F5600207.cms Banking umbilical cord blood as an investment to generate stem cells in future for treatment of possible life-threatening diseases is catching up across the country, though mostly in urban centers. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3291607 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:43:32 +0100 3291607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288432&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FBritish-PM-to-present-Amitabh-to-Bachchan%2Farticleshow%2F5594719.cms Gordon Brown will present 'Amitabh', a module diabetes unit-bus to be based in Mumbai, to Amitabh Bachchan. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288432 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:47:31 +0100 3288432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3284070&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FMCI-issues-new-ethics-code-for-doctors%2Farticleshow%2F5590118.cms The Medical Council of India (MCI) has finalised a code of conduct restraining doctors from getting influenced by drug makers through gifts and other disguised bribes to bring down costs for patients. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3284070 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:30:25 +0100 3284070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3255053&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FCos-cut-stress-add-zzz-to-execs-lives%2Farticleshow%2F5554104.cms 36% of urban middle-aged people in India suffer from sleep disorders, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3255053 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:31:16 +0100 3255053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220924&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FWockhardt-told-to-clarify-asset-sale-plan-to-lenders%2Farticleshow%2F5515260.cms The Bombay High Court asked Wockhardt to clarify with its foreign lenders which assets the troubled pharma firm could sell during the pendency of the winding-up petitions. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220924 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:24:53 +0100 3220924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3213156&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FIndia-asks-Kenya-to-change-law-making-generics-illegal-%2Farticleshow%2F5507375.cms The Kenyan legislation lays down that all generics will be treated as counterfeits and rejected in case a patent holder in a third country files a dispute. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3213156 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:08:39 +0100 3213156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202161&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FApollo-in-pact-to-manage-IGMH-in-Maldives%2Farticleshow%2F5497299.cms Apollo Hospitals has entered into an agreement with the Republic of Maldives to manage the 280-bed Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in Male. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202161 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:16:27 +0100 3202161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201969&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FPiramal-Healthcare-rethinks-plan-to-set-up-new-drug-unit%2Farticleshow%2F5496356.cms Piramal Healthcare is reviewing its plans to set up a new unit to make codeine, the basic chemical used to produce best-selling cough syrups brands Corex and Phensedyl, besides some pain killers, a top company executive said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201969 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:01:42 +0100 3201969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200220&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FApollo-to-manage-Indira-Gandhi-hospital-in-Maldives%2Farticleshow%2F5493005.cms Corporate healthcare major Apollo Hospitals has entered into an agreement with the Republic of Maldives to manage the 280-bed Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in Male. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200220 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:50:39 +0100 3200220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3196754&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FFortis-aims-to-be-a-billion-dollar-company-in-3-4-years-%2Farticleshow%2F5489539.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare today said it aims to become a billion dollar company in the next three to four years on the back on ongoing expansions. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3196754 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:34:48 +0100 3196754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176390&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FWockhardt-wont-sell-assets-without-notice%2Farticleshow%2F5450490.cms Debt-ridden pharma firm Wockhardt has assured foreign creditors such as Calyon, Barclays, and a trust, representing the foreign currency convertible bondholders. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176390 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:43:51 +0100 3176390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164683&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FUnder-fire-WHO-ready-to-review-handling-of-flu-pandemic%2Farticleshow%2F5440466.cms The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that it was ready to hold an independent review of its response to swine flu, amid growing criticism of official handling of the pandemic. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164683 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:26:57 +0100 3164683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164521&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FDid-WHO-experts-fuel-swine-flu-scare%2Farticleshow%2F5439232.cms Evidence has surfaced that several members of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) vaccine board which pushed countries to buy the H1N1 vaccine have had significant ties with pharma companies. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164521 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:15:47 +0100 3164521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156989&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FQVT-considers-filing-winding-up-petitions-against-Wockhardt%2Farticleshow%2F5430633.cms US-based investor fund QVT Advisers is understood to be considering filing winding up petitions in the US, the UK and other countries against the Wockhardt group. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156989 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:05:21 +0100 3156989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153999&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FDubais-Moopen-Group-to-invest-200-mn-in-Indian-healthcare%2Farticleshow%2F5427953.cms Gulf-based healthcare tycoon Azad Moopen is investing over Rs 10 billion ($200 million) for setting up hospitals and eye-care centres across India, including his home state of Kerala. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153999 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:44:29 +0100 3153999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3150007&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FKeraSoft-Chaithanya-eye-contact-lens-market%2Farticleshow%2F5424142.cms KeraSoft Eyecare, the Indian arm of UK-based UltraVision, has tied up with the Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute in Thiruvananthapuram, targeting the domestic market for treating eye disorders. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3150007 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:09:47 +0100 3150007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138828&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FAravind-Eye-Care-HR-policy-covers-all-facets-of-employee-life-study%2Farticleshow%2F5410674.cms SHRM India), a subsidiary of the society for human resource management, US in a research report on Aravind Eye Care system ( AECS) Madurai said it represents the largest and most comprehensive eye care system. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138828 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:55:40 +0100 3138828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3127262&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FFortis-adds-Bhiwani-hospital-to-its-network%2Farticleshow%2F5395736.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare said on Wednesday that it has signed a management contract for 175-bed hospital at Bhiwani in Haryana. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3127262 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:33:52 +0100 3127262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134072&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5394766.cms VLCC plans to invest Rs 400 crore to fund expansion activities and acquisition of three small-sized companies. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134072 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:10:01 +0100 3134072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134073&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5383740.cms After completing the Wockhardt buy this month, healthcare major, Fortis Hospitals said on Sunday that it plans to invest Rs 250-crore, to expand its facilities pan-India. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134073 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:22:30 +0100 3134073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119434&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5364778.cms The Kerala capital is becoming the first centre outside of the UK where training will be provided for the prestigious membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK (MRCP). (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119434 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:43 +0100 3119434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119435&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5363081.cms Health-care provider Fortis to expand and add 600 beds in the first half of 2010 with the commissioning of new facilities in Bangalore, Kolkata and expansion of its existing facility at Mulund in Mumbai. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119435 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:23:05 +0100 3119435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119436&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5353189.cms The 250-bed Deepam Hospitals Group (DHG) of Chennai has taken a facility to set up a 120-bed hospital in the city. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119436 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:58:26 +0100 3119436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097936&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5350983.cms Fortis Healthcare on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of 10 Wockhardt hospitals in metro cities of Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata for Rs 909 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097936 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:34:49 +0100 3097936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097937&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5347894.cms Mumbai based Bombay Hospital is planning to set a 600-bed multi super speciality hospital in Jaipur. The hospital, spread across 5 lakh square feet, would come up in next three years at an investment of Rs 150 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097937 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:48:38 +0100 3097937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097938&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5347252.cms The tie-up between Mumbai-based healthcare services major Wockhardt and city-based hospital Kamineni to run two hospitals here seems to be heading for a split. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097938 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:39:10 +0100 3097938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097939&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5345071.cms Apollo Hospitals may hive off this business into a separate company to attract private equity funding. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097939 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:04:06 +0100 3097939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097940&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5345034.cms The West Bengal government on Wednesday passed the controversial Rural Health Regulatory Authority Bill 2009 in the state assembly by majority vote. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097940 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:48:01 +0100 3097940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097941&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5337511.cms Leading city-based hospital Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital (KMCH) has embarked on a massive Rs 200-crore expansion plan to commemorate the completion of its two decades of service. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097941 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:32:00 +0100 3097941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097942&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5335951.cms GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare today said it has resumed operations of its factory in Andhra Pradesh, which it had earlier shut down due to the ongoing political unrest in the state. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097942 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:51:51 +0100 3097942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097943&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5328395.cms Retention of manpower is the biggest challenge for big hospitals and many are devising multi-tasking to improve training to retain staff. Turn downtime into job offers (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097943 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:39:13 +0100 3097943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079740&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FTalent-crunch-cripples-corporate-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F5328395.cms Availability & retention of trained manpower is the biggest challenge for country’s corporate and big hospitals and many are devising multi-tasking workforce to improve utilisation and training to retain their staff. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079740 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:39:57 +0100 3079740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097944&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5323806.cms Govts of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are wooing Birla Kerala Vaidyashala, JV between Yash Birla group and Kerala Vaidyashala, to set up ayurvedic spas and wellness-related ventures in their states. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097944 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:40:31 +0100 3097944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097945&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5323268.cms Birla Kerala Vaidyashala will set up 200 medi-spa therapy centres in the country at Rs 50 crore in next five years. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097945 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:57:12 +0100 3097945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097946&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5323102.cms Fortis Healthcare and Sri Lanka's Asiri Hospitals on Thursday denied reports they were in talks to sell hospitals. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097946 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:13:34 +0100 3097946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097947&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5320694.cms Germany'S Siemens, one of the world's leading players in the medical devices and diagnostics space, plans to take big strides in manufacturing nuclear medicines in India. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097947 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:31:01 +0100 3097947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097948&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5313232.cms Part of GE Healthcare's "healthymagination" initiative designed to lower costs, the new products were on display at the just concluded annual show of the Radiological Society of North America. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097948 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:16:22 +0100 3097948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097949&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5302392.cms The Global Fund, an international financing institution to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, will give $128.5 million to the Indian government to help check spread of these diseases in the country. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097949 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:12:31 +0100 3097949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097950&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshow%2F5302386.cms The Indian drug industry has protested against a study being conducted jointly by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Indian health ministry to examine whether providing a legal provision for data exclusivity serves the country’s interest. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097950 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:09:17 +0100 3097950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089876&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FGovt-mulls-banning-emergency-contraceptive-pills-ads%2Farticleshow%2F5293772.cms It could be curtains down for advertisements of controversial emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) such as Cipla’s i-pill and Mankind Pharma’s Unwanted 72. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089876 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:53:43 +0100 3089876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089877&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FSiemens-Healthcare-to-be-merged-with-Siemens-Ltd%2Farticleshow%2F5285803.cms Industry and infrastructure solutions provider, Siemens Ltd, today announced the merger of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (SHDL) with itself. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089877 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:22:40 +0100 3089877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089878&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FMilestone-Religare-invests-Rs-60-crore-in-Hyderabad-based-KIMS%2Farticleshow%2F5284897.cms This investment has been made from the India Build-Out Fund-1. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089878 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:29:52 +0100 3089878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089879&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FIndia-has-world-class-health-care-say-Canadians%2Farticleshow%2F5271854.cms Canadians are increasingly looking to India for timely medical treatment as wait periods under the country's public health system get longer. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089879 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:35:37 +0100 3089879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089880&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2FNova-Medical-to-set-up-day-care-hospital-chain%2Farticleshow%2F5269590.cms Nova Medical, a company floated jointly by US investment fund GTI Group and an Indian surgeon, plans to set up a chain of day care hospitals across the country with investments from teams of local doctors. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089880 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:20:08 +0100 3089880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3024815&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FHealthcare-to-become-77-bn-sector-in-India-by-2012-Report%2Farticleshow%2F5268848.cms India's healthcare sector is expected to grow at 23 per cent annually to become a $77-billion industry by 2012, a report released on Wednesday said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3024815 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:28:24 +0100 3024815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996282&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FRs-10-crore-sops-for-8-more-AIIMS%2Farticleshow%2F5238112.cms In order to expedite the construction of eight new AIIMS-like institutes in the country, Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad announced incentives of up to Rs 10 crore for early completion of these projects. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996282 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:51:18 +0100 2996282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2985386&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FIndian-medical-devices-cos-finding-space-in-global-arena%2Farticleshow%2F5224784.cms A bunch of mid-sized Indian companies have seized the opportunity in the global life-saving medical devices market. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2985386 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:36:08 +0100 2985386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2978445&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FTata-Elxsi-NH-in-pact-to-develop-healthcare-solutions%2Farticleshow%2F5219910.cms Tata Group company, Tata Elxsi has entered into an agreement with Bangalore-based Narayana Hrudayalaya to develop affordable healthcare solutions. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2978445 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:23:45 +0100 2978445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2951367&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FAccentia-to-tap-European-market%2Farticleshow%2F5192620.cms Healthcare receivables cycle management major Accentia Technologies based at the Technopark here has commenced operations from the UK, with the objective of tapping potential markets in Northern Ireland, England and Scotland (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2951367 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:35:21 +0100 2951367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948538&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFortis-Healthcare-plans-new-model-for-tier-II-III-towns%2Farticleshow%2F5187367.cms Fortis Healthcare, India’s second-largest healthcare service provider, plans to come up with a new model of healthcare delivery for tier-II and-III towns. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948538 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:23:40 +0100 2948538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944235&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FJharkhand-healthcare-gets-a-Lifeline%2Farticleshow%2F5181761.cms After conducting 14 tours of the Lifeline Express, the Tata Steel-sponsored 'Hospital on Wheels', has reached Barkakana, near Ramgarh district in Jharkhand. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944235 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:53:48 +0100 2944235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2933050&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FRanbaxy-Daiichi-working-on-a-3-year-plan-for-synergising-ops%2Farticleshow%2F5173403.cms Ranbaxy Laboratories and its Japanese parent Daiichi Sankyo are working on a three-year plan for exploiting synergies in operations to enhance their generic as well as branded business across the globe. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2933050 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:13 +0100 2933050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928576&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FWockhardt-hospitals-acquisition-to-be-over-by-December-Fortis%2Farticleshow%2F5169225.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare said that the acquisition of ten hospitals from rival Wockhardt Hospitals for Rs 909 crore announced recently, will be completed by December and will start contributing to the financials from next Q. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928576 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:56:48 +0100 2928576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927662&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FCos-walk-the-extra-mile-for-staffers-health%2Farticleshow%2F5166315.cms It is is just part of a new consensus emerging in India Inc: That employee health is not a topic that could be left to the staffers. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927662 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:11:22 +0100 2927662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2925068&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFuture-Group-Talwalkars-join-the-rush-as-branded-gyms-catch-up%2Farticleshow%2F5161701.cms Future group and one of the country's oldest gym players the Talwalkars, have chalked out plans to set up gyms in each of the new malls owned by the Future group. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2925068 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:32:22 +0100 2925068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909206&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FDecoding-the-viral-attack%2Farticleshow%2F5143648.cms More than 100 new cadets at the US Air Force Academy got infected with swine flu at July 4 barbecue and fireworks display but quick isolation measures got it under control within two weeks, researchers reported on Tuesday. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909206 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:11:23 +0100 2909206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905312&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FThe-heritage-of-Ayurvedic-science%2Farticleshow%2F5140151.cms Ayurveda, all across, is synonymous with India's legacy. Yasmin Taj meets a few entrepreneurs who have played a crucial role in promoting Ayurveda in every corner of the world and taken this heritage of Ayurvedic science to astounding heights of success. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905312 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:25:48 +0100 2905312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905313&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FMax-India-promoter-may-emerge-as-biggest-shareholder-in-EIH%2Farticleshow%2F5140146.cms Max India promoter and chairman Analjit Singh may soon emerge as the biggest shareholder in EIH and join the founding Oberoi family as a co-promoter. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905313 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:19:32 +0100 2905313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891279&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FCLB-issues-notice-to-Zenotech-MD%2Farticleshow%2F5125521.cms A fresh round of battle has begun between Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo and Hyderabad-based Zenotech Laboratories with the CLB on Tuesday issuing a notice to Zenotech managing director for ‘mismanagement’. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891279 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:40:30 +0100 2891279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887025&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FPiramal-Life-lines-up-Rs-200-cr-for-new-drug-research%2Farticleshow%2F5121835.cms Piramal Lifesciences, the drug research company of the Piramal Group, will invest Rs 200 crore in the next two years for developing new medicines, said a top group executive. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887025 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:18 +0100 2887025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2863031&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FA-new-web-tool-to-take-control-of-your-health%2Farticleshow%2F5093819.cms The long-term answer to improving the health of the nation's population is to help people make smarter decisions about their own health. And the most powerful potential tool in this direction may be the Web. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2863031 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:14:38 +0100 2863031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859246&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGovt-lines-up-Rs-300-cr-push-for-medical-equipment%2Farticleshow%2F5088400.cms The government has announced a Rs 300-crore initiative to promote domestic manufacture of medical devices such as stents, catheters, heart valves and orthopaedic implants that will lead to lower prices of these critical equipment (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859246 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:45:01 +0100 2859246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855988&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGE-Wipro-join-hands-for-healthcare-push%2Farticleshow%2F5082239.cms NEW DELHI: General Electric (GE) is consolidating its healthcare businesses in India under a joint venture with India’s IT major Wipro, as the $183-billion technology and services conglomerate looks to simplify its business structure and improve services to customers. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855988 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:37:37 +0100 2855988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852758&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGE-merges-healthcare-units-with-Wipro-joint-venture%2Farticleshow%2F5080910.cms Medical technologies and services major GE Healthcare has integrated its business units and manufacturing plants in India with its joint venture Wipro GE Healthcare to drive growth, the company said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852758 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:07:04 +0100 2852758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852610&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGE-Wipro-to-integrate-healthcare-units-in-India-South-Asia%2Farticleshow%2F5079945.cms GE CEO Jeff Immelt said that the integrated companies would have 1200 employees in India. Globe's biggest M&A dealmakers | India's top 10 business houses (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852610 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:48:20 +0100 2852610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839648&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FPMs-direction-sought-in-reshaping-clinical-trial-approvals%2Farticleshow%2F5069095.cms Industry body Assocham has written to the Prime Minister seeking a direction to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers in redisigning clinical trial approval processes. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839648 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:31:44 +0100 2839648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836560&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FRajasthan-to-open-450-generic-stores-%2Farticleshow%2F5064763.cms The prescription of generic medicines by doctors would “pierce the cartel of big manufacturers” and reduce the drug prices. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836560 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:23 +0100 2836560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836561&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FWockhardt-hospitals-to-get-re-branded-as-Fortis-group-%2Farticleshow%2F5064740.cms Fortis Healthcare on Monday said Wockhardt's 10 healthcare facilities it has acquired would be rebranded as Fortis Hospitals. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836561 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:38:44 +0100 2836561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2821413&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFree-treatment-to-weaker-sections-in-hospitals-on-govt-land-%2Farticleshow%2F5047762.cms Delhi Government will soon set up a mechanism to ensure that private hospitals built on subsidised government land provide free treatment to economically weaker sections of the society in the city. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2821413 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:02:55 +0100 2821413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820795&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FHygiene-product-makers-cash-in-on-swine-flu-outbreak%2Farticleshow%2F5044751.cms The recent swine flu scare has translated into brisk business for health and hygiene sectors. While branded products like Dettol saw a rise in their sales, even local ayurvedic drug manufacturers are marketing their products. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820795 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:34:37 +0100 2820795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2812606&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FApollo-Hospitals-gears-up-for-wellness-foray%2Farticleshow%2F5035520.cms Corporate healthcare group Apollo Hospitals is firming up its foray into the wellness segment. The Chennai-based hospital is keen to engage McKinsey to draw the blueprint in this regard. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2812606 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:37:24 +0100 2812606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2810510&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FApollo-Hospitals-gearing-up-for-wellness-debut%2Farticleshow%2F5034617.cms Corporate healthcare group Apollo Hospitals is firming up its foray into the wellness segment. The Chennai-based hospital is keen to engage McKinsey to draw the blueprint in this regard. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2810510 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:12:14 +0100 2810510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2805078&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGlaxo-seen-eyeing-5-stake-in-Dr-Reddys%2Farticleshow%2F5027568.cms GlaxoSmithKline is in talks to buy a 5 percent stake in Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories in a deal likely to be valued at $150 mn, a newspaper reported on Friday. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2805078 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:31:54 +0100 2805078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2797577&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FIndian-health-sector-has-a-bloody-tale-to-tell%2Farticleshow%2F5018964.cms While India gets set for the moon mission and promotes itself as a destination for medical tourism, the veritable lifeline of the country’s health sector, namely the availability of blood, presents a badly-wounded picture. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2797577 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:18:23 +0100 2797577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2797253&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FOrchid-gets-USFDA-nod-for-injection-gets-6-mth-exclusivity%2Farticleshow%2F5017355.cms Pharma firm Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals today said it has received the US drug regulator's nod for its Piperacillin and Tazobactam injection, used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2797253 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:04:13 +0100 2797253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794070&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FIndia-needs-Rs-70k-crore-investment-in-healthcare-by-2025%2Farticleshow%2F5015210.cms India needs an investment of Rs 70,000 crore in the healthcare sector by 2025, to increase its bed density to at least two per thousand population, according to a study. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794070 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:22:03 +0100 2794070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794071&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFortis-to-contest-Anil-Nandas-suit-against-Escorts-takeover%2Farticleshow%2F5015193.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare said it will contest the suit by industrialist Anil Nanda in the Delhi High Court that challenged conversion of Escorts Heart Research Institute and Centre from a trust to a company and its subsequent takeover. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794071 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:15:13 +0100 2794071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793508&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FRetail-sale-of-flu-drugs-from-today%2Farticleshow%2F5011531.cms The government will allow retail sale of anti-viral drug ‘oseltamivir’, prescribed for the treatment of swine flu from Tuesday, said a health ministry official. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793508 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:34:08 +0100 2793508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790689&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FDr-Agarwals-gets-into-verticalisation%2Farticleshow%2F5010220.cms The Rs 100-crore Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is entering the superspecialisation phase. By month-end, the Chennai-based corporate speciality hospital is ready to open its dedicated retina care unit spread over 10,000 sq ft set up at a cost of over Rs 10 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790689 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:57:05 +0100 2790689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790675&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FHinduja-Grp-to-invest-Rs-350-cr-in-capacity-expansion%2Farticleshow%2F5009964.cms Hinduja Group will invest up to Rs 350 crore in increasing capacity of its hospital in Mumbai by 350 beds in the next four years through expansion of existing facility and setting up of a new unit. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790675 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:05:00 +0100 2790675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2775815&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FOxymed-in-talks-with-Gulf-investors-to-raise-Rs-30-cr%2Farticleshow%2F4991649.cms Chennai-based closely-held Oxymed Hospitals is in talks with investors in the Gulf to raise around Rs 30 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2775815 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:24:14 +0100 2775815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2773983&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FHC-allows-Anil-Nanda-to-make-Fortis-party-in-EHRIC-case%2Farticleshow%2F4987763.cms The Delhi High Court allowed Anil Nanda's plea to include Fortis Healthcare as a party in the ongoing suit against his elder brother Rajan Nanda over sale of Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHRIC). (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2773983 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:16:32 +0100 2773983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766387&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FReligare-Swiss-Re-JV-plans-go-bust%2Farticleshow%2F4974114.cms The proposed health insurance joint venture (JV) between Delhi-based financial services group Religare Enterprises and the world’s second-largest reinsurer Swiss Re has fallen through. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766387 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:14:33 +0100 2766387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758291&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FMetropolis-to-expand-local-global-ops%2Farticleshow%2F4966047.cms Metropolis Health Services is in expansion mode. The Mumbai-based chain of testing laboratories is looking to increase its presence in north and east India as well as strengthen its presence abroad. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758291 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:52:50 +0100 2758291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748485&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FHealthcare-firms-cash-in-on-Swine-flu-scare%2Farticleshow%2F4958347.cms Private companies are launching new products and advocating innovative ways to tackle the spread of the virus. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748485 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:23:35 +0100 2748485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745786&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FDRL-seeks-USFDA-help-to-make-cancer-drug-clone%2Farticleshow%2F4952601.cms US-based biotech firm Celgene, the innovator, has declined to make the drug samples available to DRL for bio-equivalence studies. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745786 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:12 +0100 2745786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2744803&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FHealthcare-industry-grew-42-percent-in-first-quarter%2Farticleshow%2F4950726.cms India's healthcare industry registered 42.44 percent growth in net profit during April-June, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham). (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2744803 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:39:23 +0100 2744803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741847&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGovt-curbs-sale-of-flu-drug-Zanamivir%2Farticleshow%2F4946803.cms The government is set to put Zanamivir, the only swine flu drug that is freely available in the market, currently, under restricted sale category. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741847 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:19:57 +0100 2741847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730512&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FApollo-eyes-more-business-overseas-plays-down-Fortis-Wockhardt-deal%2Farticleshow%2F4933775.cms Apollo Hospitals, the largest healthcare provider in the country, plans to set up three more hospitals abroad, even as Fortis, its closest rival in the domestic market, narrowed the gap by buying 10 hospitals from Wockhardt. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730512 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:26:56 +0100 2730512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727757&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Farticleshowpics%2F4925064.cms (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727757 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:44:38 +0100 2727757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727758&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FWockhardt-sells-10-hospitals-to-Fortis%2Farticleshow%2F4931058.cms Habil Khorakiwala-promoted Wockhardt Hospitals said it has agreed to sell 10 of its hospitals to Fortis for Rs 909 cr. Factors that lead to successful M&As (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727758 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:34:33 +0100 2727758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727749&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FWockhardt-agrees-to-sell-10-hospitals-to-Fortis%2Farticleshow%2F4931048.cms The Habil Khorakiwala-promoted Wockhardt Hospitals on Monday said it has agreed to sell 10 of its hospitals to Fortis Healthcare for Rs 909 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727749 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:59:29 +0100 2727749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725627&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFortis-OKs-acquisition-of-10-Wockhardt-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F4927591.cms Fortis Healthcare said on Monday its board approved "in-principle" acquisition of 10 hospitals owned by Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725627 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:13:44 +0100 2725627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725543&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FApollo-goes-to-West-Asia-N-Africa%2Farticleshow%2F4926762.cms In talks with Dubai group for setting up hospitals on a franchisee basis; planning heart hospital in Europe. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725543 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:32:22 +0100 2725543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723531&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFortis-close-to-buying-Wockhardt-hospitals-for-Rs-1200-cr%2Farticleshow%2F4924768.cms In what could be the biggest deal in the health care sector, leading hospital chain Fortis is finalising a pact for buying 10 of Wockhardt's hospitals in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore for up to Rs 1,200 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723531 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:14:33 +0100 2723531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2720906&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FFortis-to-buy-key-Wockhardt-hospitals-for-Rs-1k-cr%2Farticleshow%2F4921299.cms Fortis Healthcare is all set to buy some of Wockhardt’s key hospitals in a transaction that will see it edge closer to industry leader Apollo Group. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2720906 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:51:52 +0100 2720906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716358&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FApollo-opens-hospital-in-Mauritus%2Farticleshow%2F4915510.cms The 220-bed Apollo Bramwell Hospital in Mauritius - a joint venture between the city-based healthcare major Apollo Hospital and British American Investment Co - went on stream on Thursday. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716358 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:07 +0100 2716358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2713555&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FJunk-food-reduces-resistance-to-Swine-flu%2Farticleshow%2F4914242.cms Low immunity food items and diminishing proportions of turmeric in daily consumption especially in junk eatables, makes one more vulnerable to Swine flu like diseases. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2713555 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:25:40 +0100 2713555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2713164&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FVLCC-looks-at-acquisitions-in-wellness-space%2Farticleshow%2F4913163.cms Beauty and wellness major VLCC is in talks with several companies in the wellness space, based both in India and abroad, for possible acquisitions. VLCC is also planning a joint venture with a US-based company specialising in the medical spa business. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2713164 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:57:11 +0100 2713164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709701&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FEssel-Propack-to-exit-non-core-business%2Farticleshow%2F4908436.cms Essel Propack has put its medical devices business based in the US and Singapore on the block as part of its plan to get rid of non-core businesses to meet its capex requirements. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709701 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:20:07 +0100 2709701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705601&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FComing-soon-Swine-flu-vaccine-made-in-India%2Farticleshow%2F4904694.cms India may soon get its own vaccine for swine flu, or the H1N1 virus, that has killed hundreds across the globe this year. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705601 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:52:08 +0100 2705601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2692848&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FOrchid-gets-USFDA-approval-for-migraine-drug%2Farticleshow%2F4889616.cms Drug firm Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals today said it has received final US regulatory approval for its drug Sumatriptan Succinate tablets used for the treatment of migraine attacks. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2692848 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:20:02 +0100 2692848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689315&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FUN-says-50-million-women-in-Asia-risk-HIV%2Farticleshow%2F4883904.cms A new UN report estimates that 50 mn women in Asia are at risk of becoming infected with the HIV virus from their husbands or long-term partners. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689315 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:14:21 +0100 2689315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689294&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FBooming-business-of-panic-in-the-time-of-swine-flu%2Farticleshow%2F4883690.cms Swine flu has produced its share of panic and profit. Swiss pharma giant Roche will have sold Rs 10K cr worth of Tamiflu tablets by year-end. Full Coverage: Swine flu (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689294 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:55:13 +0100 2689294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2684304&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FIndian-companies-may-pitch-in-with-generic-version-of-Tamiflu%2Farticleshow%2F4876432.cms “We have already received proposals from people on behalf of countries in Latin America, Mexico and Israel. We have the capability to supply 1.5 million dosages of the drug within 4-6 weeks,” said Cipla joint MD Amar Lulla. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2684304 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:38:29 +0100 2684304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2683125&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fquickiearticleshow%2F4873494.cms Swine flu: Stay cool, follow these 7 steps (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2683125 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:54:40 +0100 2683125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674946&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2FGovt-slashes-drug-prices%2Farticleshow%2F4865059.cms The drug price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has revised prices of 887 medicines, including steroids, insulin, vitamins and painkillers such as aspirin and new prices are to come into effect in 15 days. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674946 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:49:27 +0100 2674946