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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494680&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fgoldman-sachs-buys-6-47-in-max-india-from-warburg-pincus%2Farticleshow%2F11088956.cms Goldman Sachs has bought a 6.47% stake in Max India Ltd, raising its total shareholding in the insurance and healthcare company to 15.6%. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494680 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:32:52 +0100 5494680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484750&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-start-50-stand-alone-dialysis-centres-in-2-years%2Farticleshow%2F11031393.cms Fortis Healthcare on Thursday launched its first standalone dialysis centre in Delhi. The centres would be set up under the brand name, 'Renkare'. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484750 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:09:45 +0100 5484750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5475681&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fib-ministry-wants-a-relook-at-conditions-on-smoking-scenes%2Farticleshow%2F11010592.cms The I&B Ministry has found it impractical to implement the strict conditions on showing smoking scenes in films and is understood to have asked the other concerned ministries to give the issue a relook. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5475681 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:27:28 +0100 5475681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5475682&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fs3v-to-set-up-a-rs-140-crore-facility-for-medical-devices%2Farticleshow%2F11010518.cms S3V Vascular Technologies floated by four graduates of the ISB said it would set up a Rs 140 crore facility to develop products in Intervention Cardiology, Neurology, Peripheral and Endovascular treatments. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5475682 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:19:54 +0100 5475682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5474528&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2F40-cancer-drugs-to-come-under-price-regulation%2Farticleshow%2F11001486.cms Prices of some cancer medicines may come down sooner than expected, providing relief to India’s over 20 lakh cancer patients. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5474528 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:52:03 +0100 5474528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5472873&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Finsurance-cannot-stand-in-for-a-public-healthcare-system%2Farticleshow%2F10987993.cms for the poor. At the same time, policy must offer returns to private sector investment in innovative drug discovery. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5472873 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:41:58 +0100 5472873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5472535&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Flife-healthcare-may-raise-stake-in-max-healthcare-to-50%2Farticleshow%2F10987462.cms Life Healthcare Group has the option to increase its stake to 50% in the Analjit Singh-led hospital chain Max Healthcare if it meets certain internal targets. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5472535 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:17:20 +0100 5472535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459976&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fuse-aadhaar-numbers-to-create-health-database-nandan-nilekani%2Farticleshow%2F10945939.cms UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani today urged the healthcare sector to make use of Aadhaar ID numbers to create a database of patients with a view to improving services and expediting settlement of insurance claims. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459976 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:30:41 +0100 5459976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459474&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fge-developing-affordable-medical-imaging-products-for-india%2Farticleshow%2F10944306.cms GE has come out with products like VScan costing USD 7,000 for developing countries instead of the expensive LOGIQ E9 machine. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459474 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:37:25 +0100 5459474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438217&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fapollo-aims-to-have-100-diabetes-clinics-in-next-3-months%2Farticleshow%2F10847500.cms Apollo Hospitals Enterprise will operate 100 'Sugar Clinics' around the country in the next three months for which it will invest up to Rs 30 cr. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438217 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:57:19 +0100 5438217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437407&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fapollo-hospitals-to-launch-100-diabetes-treatment-clinics%2Farticleshow%2F10842068.cms Apollo Hospitals Enterprise said on Wednesday it plans to launch 100 clinics dedicated to treat diabetes across India in three months. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437407 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:36:13 +0100 5437407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419515&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsuper-religare-labs-to-invest-rs-100-cr-to-open-25-labs-by-end-of-march-2013%2Farticleshow%2F10782467.cms Super Religare Laboratories (SRL) will invest up to Rs 100 crore to set up 25 laboratories both within and outside the country by the end of next fiscal. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419515 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:44:17 +0100 5419515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5414295&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-announces-two-new-hospitals-in-hyderabad-agra%2Farticleshow%2F10769586.cms Fortis on Thursday announced the launch of two hospitals in Hyderabad and Agra, thus increasing its India network to 68 hospitals. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5414295 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:01:44 +0100 5414295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406704&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-india-to-use-cash-debt-to-fund-fortis-healthcare-international-buy%2Farticleshow%2F10755166.cms Fortis India will raise a fresh loan of $175 mn and use $100 million of cash to purchase Fortis Healthcare International. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406704 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:35:55 +0100 5406704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406511&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Finvida-holdings-pvt-ltd-acquires-shalaks-dermatology-primary-care-portfolio%2Farticleshow%2F10742065.cms Invida Holdings Pvt Ltd today said it has acquired the dermatology and primary care portfolio of Shalaks Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406511 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:39:48 +0100 5406511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5402156&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Finternational-symposium-on-vaccines-begins-tomorrow%2Farticleshow%2F10718965.cms A four-day international symposium will be held here from tomorrow to discuss disease prevention and treatment through immunisation. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5402156 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:01:07 +0100 5402156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406512&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmax-healthcare-to-focus-on-consolidation-of-existing-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F10680268.cms Max Healthcare is taking a pause on expansion and said it will now focus on consolidation of its facilities. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406512 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:55:30 +0100 5406512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406513&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fglaxosmithkline-consumer-healthcare-forays-into-breakfast-space%2Farticleshow%2F10660560.cms GlaxoSmithKline Healthcare on Tuesday announced its entry in the breakfast space with the launch of oats under its Horlicks brand. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406513 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:43:21 +0100 5406513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406514&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-indias-665-mn-u-turn-hard-to-justify%2Farticleshow%2F10655630.cms Fortis India has decided to acquire a Singapore-based sister firm -- currently owned by the brothers themselves. The market is unimpressed. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406514 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:26:21 +0100 5406514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406516&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpreventive-diagnostics-indus-healths-venture-to-save-lives%2Farticleshow%2F10617998.cms 'Our USP is that we conduct all the tests under one roof and give the report to the client, along with counselling, within a day.' (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406516 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:49:47 +0100 5406516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406515&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fgermany-based-nri-scientist-amal-mukhopadhyay-to-bring-solar-powered-health-centres-to-indian-villages%2Farticleshow%2F10629294.cms Amal Mukhopadhyay has initially planned to set up three such centres in Sunderbans in West Bengal with an estimated cost of 45,000 euros. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406515 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:29:44 +0100 5406515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406517&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-and-fortis-icrs-to-invest-rs-150-crore-to-set-robotic-surgery-centres%2Farticleshow%2F10579988.cms The centres will be set up across Fortis Hospitals in Bangalore, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and in tier II cities including Mohali and Jaipur. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406517 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:15:57 +0100 5406517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406518&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-buy-healthcare-international-for-rs-3250-crore%2Farticleshow%2F10574929.cms Fortis Healthcare (India) will acquire Singapore-based Fortis Healthcare International, privately-owned by the Indian company’s founders, for $665 million, or Rs 3,250 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406518 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:49:51 +0100 5406518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406519&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fhealthcare-costs-pushing-indians-below-poverty-line-who%2Farticleshow%2F10569897.cms Rising cost of diagnosis, medicines and hospitalisation will push millions of Indians below the poverty line, an official of WHO said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406519 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:38:22 +0100 5406519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406520&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-consider-singapore-based-arms-acquisition-tomorrow%2Farticleshow%2F10559620.cms The consolidation of the two entities would create a firm with consolidated revenues of $ 1 billion, with each entity contributing $ 500 million each. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406520 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:49:17 +0100 5406520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5406521&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Flupin-gets-usfda-nod-for-generic-oral-contraceptive-tablets%2Farticleshow%2F10519574.cms Lupin has received approval from USFDA to sell 'LoSeasonique' tablets, an oral contraceptive drug, in the American mkt. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5406521 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:45:35 +0100 5406521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5196802&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Famrutanjan-health-care-seeks-to-revive-dormant-goodwill-by-rebranding%2Farticleshow%2F9891126.cms It has been overtaken by the likes of Zandu Balm. Attempts in the recent past to take the company beyond pain balm have failed. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5196802 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:10:54 +0100 5196802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195771&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Freligare-enterprises-to-infuse-rs-300-cr-into-subsidiary%2Farticleshow%2F9885776.cms Religare will infuse Rs 300 crore equity into Religare Finvest in the current fiscal to support the growth plans of its subsidiary. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195771 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:32:24 +0100 5195771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195772&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fhealth-impetus-to-enter-us-pharma-market%2Farticleshow%2F9884802.cms HT, now evaluating various options, will open up its two offices in US and gradually expand its reach. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195772 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:45:36 +0100 5195772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5192847&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fworld-health-organisation-signs-joint-statement-with-international-pharmaceutical-federation-to-curb-tuberculosis%2Farticleshow%2F9862353.cms The joint statement was signed at the 71st World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2011, inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil here. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5192847 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:36:03 +0100 5192847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5192363&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fhealthcare-firms-such-as-fortis-healthcare-and-apollo-hospitals-expect-big-growth-in-foreign-patient-arrivals%2Farticleshow%2F9857298.cms Leading Indian healthcare firms are eyeing up to 80 per cent increase in the number of foreign patient arrivals this financial year. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5192363 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:26:32 +0100 5192363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180117&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsupreme-court-directs-10-delhi-hospitals-to-treat-poor-free%2Farticleshow%2F9825026.cms An apex court bench of Justice R.V. Raveendran and Justice A.K. Patnaik said the hospitals will provide free treatment to poor patients. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180117 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:12:47 +0100 5180117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180118&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fwomen-more-vulnerable-to-cervical-cancer-study%2Farticleshow%2F9822350.cms The incidence of cervical cancer in India is reported to be about 1,32,000 cases annually, that happen to be about 30% of the total 4,70,000 new cases of cervical cancer reported annually. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180118 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:37:44 +0100 5180118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5179528&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsanofi-ropes-in-raveena-tandon-for-campaign-against-flu%2Farticleshow%2F9808151.cms Sanofi Pasteur has roped in Bollywood actor for its 'Mothers Against Flu' campaign, an initiative on Facebook to create awareness on the protection of children against flu. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5179528 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:06:15 +0100 5179528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5179529&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Franbaxy-daiichi-sankyo-to-spend-rs-10-crore-on-mobile-healthcare-clinics-over-next-5-years%2Farticleshow%2F9808083.cms The services will be provided in the fields of basic healthcare, immunisation, maternal and child health services and health education. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5179529 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:54:17 +0100 5179529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5170491&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-to-open-four-new-hospitals-by-2013%2Farticleshow%2F9785407.cms Fortis Healthcare announced the launch of four hospitals, including a cardiac care unit that will be operational by 2013. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5170491 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:50:35 +0100 5170491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5170305&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fjapanese-firms-eye-india-with-pills-to-keep-you-young-healthy%2Farticleshow%2F9781508.cms In a bid to tap the $1-billion nutraceutical market in India, two Japanese firms are entering India, promising pills to keep you healthy. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5170305 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:05:52 +0100 5170305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157296&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fcentre-to-order-hospitals-to-treat-the-poor-free-of-cost%2Farticleshow%2F9736804.cms The Centre told the Delhi High Court that it would soon issue a circular asking all private hospitals, to provide free treatment to the poor. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157296 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:02:00 +0100 5157296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157186&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ftrivitron-to-market-hitachi-medical-equipment-in-india%2Farticleshow%2F9734254.cms Medical equipment maker Trivitron Healthcare said it has entered into a partnership with Hitachi Medical Systems to market latter's high-end medical imaging solutions in India. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157186 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:27:02 +0100 5157186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147434&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdiet-alone-helps-lower-bad-cholesterol-study%2Farticleshow%2F9718377.cms A diet packed full of "cholesterol-lowering" ingredients cut bad cholesterol better than a low-saturated-fat diet, says a Canadian study. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147434 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:43:00 +0100 5147434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147435&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fcancer-diabetes-hypertension-largest-cause-of-death%2Farticleshow%2F9718301.cms Out of every 10 deaths in India, eight are caused by NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147435 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:33:59 +0100 5147435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147436&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmalaria-gets-the-foil-in-a-microwave-treatment%2Farticleshow%2F9718045.cms "There's a lot of data on mice exposed to microwaves, so we think we'll be able to stay well below their level of safety," Stoute said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147436 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:14:13 +0100 5147436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147163&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fchicco-nursing-products-to-be-made-in-india%2Farticleshow%2F9715457.cms The company has formed a team to scout for a local partner to jointly set up a factory for making toiletries and nursing products. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147163 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:21:49 +0100 5147163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5145879&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fwipro-godrej-dabur-may-bid-for-reckitt-india-unit%2Farticleshow%2F9696116.cms All three prospective bidders are yet to receive an information memorandum from Reckitt Benckiser specifying details of the sale process. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5145879 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:39:07 +0100 5145879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5146117&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fspero-to-open-50-hospitals-at-rs-1400-cr-investment-by-2021%2Farticleshow%2F9693356.cms The Spero Hospitals Group plans to set up 50 hospitals across the country over a period of 10 years at an estimated investment of Rs 1,400 crore in Tier-2 and 3 cities. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5146117 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:38:00 +0100 5146117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138776&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsuven-life-sciences-gets-four-patent-approvals-for-cns-molecules%2Farticleshow%2F9646584.cms Suven received four product patents for its new chemical entities (NCEs), which could be used to treat CNS disorders. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138776 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:12:40 +0100 5138776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5133070&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Flack-of-surgical-seams-push-healthcare-costs%2Farticleshow%2F9630091.cms A surge in exports of sheep and goat guts for preparing sausages has brought domestic manufacturers of catgut sutures to the brink of closure , threatening to make surgeries in India more expensive for the poor. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5133070 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:43:11 +0100 5133070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131792&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fge-healthcare-to-acquire-paa-laboratories%2Farticleshow%2F9626518.cms GE Healthcare said that it has reached an agreement to acquire PAA Laboratories that develops and supplies cell culture media for biomedical research. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131792 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:41:38 +0100 5131792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5127353&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fhealthcare-services-firm-birla-pacific-medspa-to-open-55-evolve-centres-over-3-years%2Farticleshow%2F9610354.cms Healthcare services firm Birla Pacific Medspa today said it plans to open 55 medspa centres under the 'Evolve' brand across India over the next three years at a cumulative investment of Rs 55 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5127353 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:56:11 +0100 5127353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118451&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fwould-like-to-buy-small-stakes-in-various-low-risk-companies-says-ajay-piramal%2Farticleshow%2F9573279.cms At a time when market is volatile and confusing, Ajay Piramal thinks to buy small stakes in various companies, which are low-risk, generate 17-20% return. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118451 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:02:44 +0100 5118451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118829&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-to-earn-17-20-returns-on-vodafone-investment%2Farticleshow%2F9571183.cms Piramal's latest investment in Vodafone is higher than the 2,105 crore of revenues generated by the company in the past four quarters. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118829 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:43:42 +0100 5118829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118091&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-expects-to-earn-17-20-returns-on-vodafone-investment%2Farticleshow%2F9571183.cms Piramal's latest investment in Vodafone is higher than the 2,105 crore of revenues generated by the company in the past four quarters. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118091 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:43:42 +0100 5118091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112653&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-says-vodafone-investment-to-be-done-over-12-24-months%2Farticleshow%2F9564257.cms Pirmal Healthcare expects to complete its investment in Vodafone over a period of 12-24 months, the company said in a statement on Thursday. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112653 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:29:14 +0100 5112653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5111864&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-international-to-buy-65-stake-in-vietnam-hospital-hoan-my-medical-corporation-for-rs-285-crore%2Farticleshow%2F9560653.cms Fortis Healthcare International will buy 65% stake in Vietnam- based Hoan My Medical Corporation (HMC) for $64 million or about Rs 285 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5111864 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:40:13 +0100 5111864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5111170&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-plans-rs-6500-crore-investment-over-next-5-years%2Farticleshow%2F9559513.cms Piramal Healthcare plans to invest 6,500 crore in its contract manufacturing and research, over the counter (OTC) and critical care businesses. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5111170 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:55:32 +0100 5111170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108347&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-international-to-buy-65-pc-stake-in-vietnams-hoan-my-medical-corp-for-64-mn%2Farticleshow%2F9550453.cms Fortis Healthcare International said on Wednesday it will buy a 65 percent stake in Vietnam's Hoan My Medical Corp for $64 million. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108347 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:26:03 +0100 5108347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5108176&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpanasonic-plans-to-enter-healthcare-sector-in-india%2Farticleshow%2F9547825.cms Panasonic plans to launch ECG machines, blood bank refrigerator, diabetes detector, solar cell, rechargeable batteries and security camera in India. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5108176 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:29:51 +0100 5108176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107057&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Franbaxy-laboratories-closes-plant-in-us%2Farticleshow%2F9542715.cms Ranbaxy Laboratories has closed a unit in the US as part of a rationalisation process. The plant was under scrutiny by US authorities for violation of regulatory norms. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107057 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:34:04 +0100 5107057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5095524&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Findian-medical-industry-to-be-worth-rs-10800-crore-by-2015%2Farticleshow%2F9494976.cms According to Assocham, top notch facilities in sectors like cardiology, joint replacement, transplants at a low price are certain key factors making India a favoured destination. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5095524 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:38:05 +0100 5095524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5095221&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fendosulfan-is-a-toxic-pesticide-to-be-used-as-per-directions-mos-for-agriculture-harish-rawat%2Farticleshow%2F9493366.cms Endosulfan, a toxic pesticide, does not cause harm to human beings and animals if used in the manner prescribed, Parliament was informed today. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5095221 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:53:49 +0100 5095221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5092878&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fernst-young-to-assess-impact-of-takeover-of-indian-drug-companies-by-mncs%2Farticleshow%2F9481488.cms Srikant Kumar Jena said that recent takeovers of Indian companies by MNCs could increase the possibility of other takeovers of domestic firms. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5092878 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:09:11 +0100 5092878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087993&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmedical-concierge-services-for-those-traveling-abroad-for-treatment%2Farticleshow%2F9467195.cms Concierges - or one may call them medical travel facilitators - are people who take charge of the logistical aspects of the entire trip abroad. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087993 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:19:24 +0100 5087993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087690&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmedical-concierge-services-for-times-group-customers%2Farticleshow%2F9467195.cms The Times Group is pleased to offer its customers these services as a part of our special relationship. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087690 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:19:24 +0100 5087690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087638&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ftimes-group-to-provide-medical-concierge-services-to-its-customers%2Farticleshow%2F9467195.cms Times Group will provide medical concierge services to its customers. Here's a list of jobs you could typically expect a concierge to do for you. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087638 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:19:24 +0100 5087638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5087445&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-in-talks-to-buy-controlling-stake-in-vietnams-hoan-my-medical-corp%2Farticleshow%2F9462414.cms Fortis Healthcare is in talks to buy a controlling stake in Hoan My Medical Corp, the Vietnamese hospital operator backed by Deutsche Bank AG, people with knowledge of the matter said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5087445 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:29:14 +0100 5087445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086663&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-expects-otc-biz-to-grow-45-50-pct-in-fy12%2Farticleshow%2F9456130.cms Piramal Healthcare Ltd expects its OTC business to grow 45-50% this fiscal year from 1.5 bn rupees last year, Chairman Ajay Piramal told reporters. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086663 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:59:38 +0100 5086663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5084533&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmanipal-amri-in-rs-500-crore-bid-for-sterling-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F9451163.cms Manipal Health Enterprises and Kolkata's AMRI have placed bids in excess of Rs 500 crore to acquire Ahmedabad-based Sterling Hospitals, which is majority owned by private equity major Actis. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5084533 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:09:35 +0100 5084533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5082258&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffirms-like-ge-healthcare-bigtec-labs-achira-labs-tulip-group-creating-technology-to-make-healthcare-easily-accessible%2Farticleshow%2F9449200.cms For too long, crucial medical technology -- from laboratory testing to imaging diagnostics like ultrasounds -- has been centralised and expensive, needing special skills to use. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5082258 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:53:56 +0100 5082258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079404&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-start-6-new-hospitals-rs-1050-cr-investment-likely%2Farticleshow%2F9443819.cms Fortis Healthcare today said it will start six new hospitals in southern and western India that could entail an investment of up to Rs 1,050 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079404 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:25:50 +0100 5079404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071802&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmax-to-set-up-4-new-hospitals-at-rs-500-crore-this-year%2Farticleshow%2F9409637.cms The new hospitals, under the super-speciality category, will come up at Delhi (Shalimar Bagh), Dehradun, Bhatinda and Mohali. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071802 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:47:20 +0100 5071802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070577&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fapollo-hospitals-growing-its-branded-primary-health-centres%2Farticleshow%2F9394671.cms Apollo Hospitals is growing its primary health centres, branded Apollo Clinics, with plans to open 37 across the country this year. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070577 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:42:56 +0100 5070577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070578&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fcorporate-hospitals-foraying-into-medical-aesthetics%2Farticleshow%2F9394433.cms With corporate hospitals foraying into medical aesthetics to attract a growing consumer base, cosmetic surgery can become much easier to afford. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070578 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:19:42 +0100 5070578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062924&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmetropolis-to-invest-rs-15-crore-to-set-up-15-labs-in-2012%2Farticleshow%2F9371223.cms Diagnostic chain Metropolis Healthcare today said it will set up fifteen laboratories in tier-II and tier-III cities across the country investing Rs 15 crore in the current fiscal. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062924 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:35:30 +0100 5062924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062790&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdanone-to-buy-wockhardts-nutrition-business%2Farticleshow%2F9369013.cms Danone is in advanced talks with Wockhardt for buying out the nutrition business of the Indian pharmaceutical company. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062790 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:32:08 +0100 5062790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5199060&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fpharmaceuticals%2Flupin-settles-patent-suit-over-solodyn-tablets-with-medicis-signs-rd-agreement%2Farticleshow%2F9359497.cms Drug maker Lupin said it has settled patent suit with Medicis Pharmaceutical and signed a pact for development of multiple therapeutic compounds. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5199060 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:37:51 +0100 5199060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5058828&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fcadila-healthcare-drug-unit-gets-usfda-nod%2Farticleshow%2F9358329.cms Cadila Healthcare said on Monday that its manufacturing unit in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh has received USFDA approval. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5058828 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:51:41 +0100 5058828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5038610&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-in-talks-to-buy-out-enam-financial-from-ing-life-insurance%2Farticleshow%2F9290638.cms Piramal Healthcare is taking its second step to transform into a financial services conglomerate as it negotiates to buy Enam's stake in ING Life Insurance (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5038610 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:13:20 +0100 5038610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5038417&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-in-talks-to-buy-out-enam-from-ing-life%2Farticleshow%2F9290638.cms Recently, Mukesh Ambani's RIL bought out the Mittals of Bharti Group in their venture with French insurer AXA. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5038417 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:13:20 +0100 5038417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037961&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Findias-largest-drugmaker-ranbaxy-laboratories-ties-up-with-us-firm-divine-skin-inc-to-market-hair-care-product%2Farticleshow%2F9286787.cms Ranbaxy Laboratories has tied up with American firm Divine Skin Inc to sell the latter's hair-growth brands through its distribution network. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037961 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:39:33 +0100 5037961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036997&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fenergy-drink-brands-like-red-bull-cloud-9-packed-with-caffeine-cse-study%2Farticleshow%2F9273962.cms The Centre for Science and Environment on Monday revealed a study that claimed that leading energy drink brands have high levels of caffeine. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036997 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:34:16 +0100 5036997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027769&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-lifes-drug-discovery-with-govt-in-phase-ii%2Farticleshow%2F9234553.cms Govt' DBT & Piramal Life Sciences have started second phase of drug discovery partnership to find new drugs from 14,000 bio-active cultures, Piramal Life Sciences said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027769 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:35:03 +0100 5027769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5019077&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fgilead-sciences-inc-allows-4-indian-pharmaceutical-companies-ranbaxy-laboratories-matrix-laboratories-hetero-drugs-and-strides-arcolab-to-sell-hiv-generics%2Farticleshow%2F9205725.cms Ranbaxy Laboratories, Matrix Laboratories, Hetero Drugs and Strides Arcolab can make and sell the three drugs in 100 countries by paying royalty. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5019077 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:11:38 +0100 5019077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5012171&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Faetna-international-acquires-100-pc-stake-in-iho-pvt-ltd%2Farticleshow%2F9197886.cms American health insurance company Aetna International today said it has completed acquisition of Indian Health Organization Pvt Ltd (IHO). (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5012171 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:25:36 +0100 5012171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5011566&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Faureos-invests-10-mn-in-indian-healthcare-group-bsr-super-speciality-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F9173086.cms Aureos Capital, private equity fund management with a focus on emerging markets, has invested $10 million in a leading Indian healthcare group BSR Super Speciality Hospitals, said a top company official. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5011566 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:05:12 +0100 5011566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5006679&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fopto-circuits-enters-japanese-market-through-omron-healthcare%2Farticleshow%2F9148693.cms Cardaic Science, a company owned by Opto Circuit, has entered a distribution agreement with patient monitoring device maker Omron Healthcare. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5006679 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:19:09 +0100 5006679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5000535&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fwebsites-offering-specialist-medical-opinion-a-hit-with-patients%2Farticleshow%2F9130530.cms A clutch of websites like mediangels.com are offering online second opinion of specialists from India and abroad are turning popular. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5000535 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:18:10 +0100 5000535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4998807&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fprivate-hospitals-are-not-hotels-to-charge-exorbitantly-sc%2Farticleshow%2F9119527.cms The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the city?s big hospitals are acting like star hotels and have not kept their promise to treat the poor. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4998807 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:12:09 +0100 4998807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984925&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-plans-to-set-up-25-low-cost-hospitals%2Farticleshow%2F9058673.cms Fortis Healthcare plans to launch lowcost hospitals in smaller towns under a new brand and has set a target of 25 hospitals in three years. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984925 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:24:45 +0100 4984925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4983441&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-open-25-low-cost-hospitals-under-new-brand-in-3-years%2Farticleshow%2F9050773.cms Fortis Healthcare (India) said it will open 25 low cost hospitals in next three years in smaller towns, specially in tier II and Tier III cities under a new brand. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4983441 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:36:43 +0100 4983441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977034&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsreedhareeyam-group-to-open-chain-of-100-ayurvedic-clinics%2Farticleshow%2F9039351.cms Sreedhareeyam group plans to open a chain of 100 clinics offering Ayurvedic general speciality treatments, under the brand name 'Soubhadra.' (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977034 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:58:25 +0100 4977034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4965773&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fapollo-plans-investment-on-health-park-in-andhra%2Farticleshow%2F8998706.cms Apollo Hospitals is understood to be planning to invest around Rs 100 crore to set up a mega health park at Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4965773 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:46:57 +0100 4965773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4963092&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Findia-china-to-work-together-for-improving-health-services%2Farticleshow%2F8989091.cms India and China have decided to work together in improving health care services and deepening of bilateral cooperation in the health sector. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4963092 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:51:22 +0100 4963092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962189&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fkims-sets-up-multi-speciality-hospital-in-kochi%2Farticleshow%2F8978591.cms The Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences ( KIMS), a leading healthcare provider in the state, has set up a multi-speciality hospital in Kochi. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962189 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:45:30 +0100 4962189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4961631&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fopto-circuits-gets-approval-to-market-cardiac-devices-in-japan%2Farticleshow%2F8975569.cms Medical equipment maker Opto Circuits today said it has received approval to market its automated external defibrillators in Japan. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4961631 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:37:35 +0100 4961631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953503&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fvasan-healthcare-may-sell-15-to-gic-for-100-million%2Farticleshow%2F8945310.cms Vasan Healthcare is in advanced talks to sell up to 15% stake to Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC for around 337-450 cr, two people familiar with the negotiations said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953503 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:36:58 +0100 4953503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945428&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmax-india-arm-looks-for-strategic-alliance-with-pe-backed-hospital-major%2Farticleshow%2F8919101.cms Max Healthcare, the 1,100-bed hospital subsidiary of Max India Group, is likely to enter into an equity-cum-strategic alliance with a PE firm-backed global hospital major. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945428 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:28:53 +0100 4945428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945429&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fnarayana-murthys-pe-fund-invests-in-wellspring-healthcare%2Farticleshow%2F8919061.cms Wellspring will use the money to create a chain of clinics under the brand name of ?Healthspring Community Medical. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945429 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:22:14 +0100 4945429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4935397&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmax-india-to-buy-warburg-pincus-stake-in-health-unit-for-rs-140-cr%2Farticleshow%2F8896327.cms The acquisition is likely to conclude by December this year, increasing Max India's shareholding in the hospital subsidiary to 91.84%. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4935397 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:59:01 +0100 4935397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4935216&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmax-to-buy-out-warburg-from-healthcare-institute-for-rs-140-cr%2Farticleshow%2F8890969.cms Diversified business group Max India today said it will buy private equity firm Warburg Pincus group's entire 16.37 per cent in Max Healthcare Institute Ltd for Rs 140 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4935216 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:20:34 +0100 4935216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4928530&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fambanis-move-hc-against-property-tax-on-hospital%2Farticleshow%2F8865804.cms The civic body had refused to grant exemption that a charitable institute gets, stating that the hospital did not qualify. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4928530 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:02:02 +0100 4928530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4922441&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fvaatsalya-healthcare-raises-10-mn-in-third-round-of-pe-funding%2Farticleshow%2F8831407.cms . (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4922441 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:32:52 +0100 4922441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912876&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpharma-companies-using-health-managers-to-help-patients-and-earn-revenues%2Farticleshow%2F8795264.cms The companies give patients more than just the daily dose, helping them with counselling, diagnostic tests, freebies, diet or exercise advice. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912876 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:24:02 +0100 4912876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912506&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpharma-companies-using-health-managers-to-help-patients-and-earn-revenues%2Farticleshow%2F8795264.cms The companies give patients more than just the daily dose, helping them with counselling, diagnostic tests, freebies, diet or exercise advice. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912506 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:24:02 +0100 4912506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4903102&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fglobal-hospital-to-open-branch-in-mumbai%2Farticleshow%2F8760370.cms The corportate Global Hospital will be opening its fourth hospital in the country at Mumbai within two months. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4903102 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:00:48 +0100 4903102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893997&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmci-should-suspend-doctors-violating-law-azad%2Farticleshow%2F8726658.cms Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said MCI should ensure immediate suspension or cancelling of registration of doctors violating sex determination prevention law. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893997 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:42:24 +0100 4893997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885169&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpanacea-biotec-to-set-up-rs-145-billion-hospital%2Farticleshow%2F8691704.cms Vaccine-maker Panacea Biotec Ltd is planning to set up a multi-speciality hospital at Gurgaon, near New Delhi, which is expected to be operational by September 2012. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885169 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:01:51 +0100 4885169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4884047&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fhealthline-24x7-extends-its-services-to-kolkata-chennai-and-pune%2Farticleshow%2F8677943.cms The service claims to provide users independent and trusted healthcare information and assistance to all their healthcare needs. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4884047 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:14:00 +0100 4884047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872630&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fapollo-hospitals-to-render-specialist-health-services-in-tanzania%2Farticleshow%2F8621423.cms 3 agreements were signed between India and Tanzania, among which the first one was a joint venture to increase trade and small-scale industries. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872630 Sat, 28 May 2011 06:55:58 +0100 4872630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872570&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fttks-condom-jv-with-reckitt-benckiser-arm-in-turmoil%2Farticleshow%2F8614015.cms In recent months, the TTK group and Reckitt Benckiser have been having differences over everything from nomination of directors to pricing and distribution strategy. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872570 Fri, 27 May 2011 22:16:53 +0100 4872570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4870783&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fttk-sparring-with-reckitt-benckiser-in-condom-jv%2Farticleshow%2F8614015.cms In recent months, the TTK group and Reckitt Benckiser have been having differences over everything from nomination of directors to pricing and distribution strategy. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4870783 Fri, 27 May 2011 22:16:53 +0100 4870783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866589&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-earmarks-rs-4-bn-as-capex-in-fy12%2Farticleshow%2F8607624.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare plans to spend about 4 billion rupees to raise its bed capacity by a quarter in a year. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866589 Fri, 27 May 2011 14:25:58 +0100 4866589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4865944&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsuneeta-reddy-promoted-as-apollos-joint-md%2Farticleshow%2F8593975.cms Apollo Hospitals Enterprise promoted Suneeta Reddy as joint managing director. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4865944 Thu, 26 May 2011 20:27:59 +0100 4865944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4865759&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsuneeta-promoted-as-apollos-jt-md%2Farticleshow%2F8593975.cms Apollo Hospitals Enterprise promoted Suneeta Reddy as joint managing director. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4865759 Thu, 26 May 2011 20:27:59 +0100 4865759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4855885&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fgmr-group-in-jv-talks-with-apollo-hospitals-mayo-clinic-for-1-billion-healthcare-foray%2Farticleshow%2F8567969.cms The discussions between GMR, Apollo Hospitals and Mayo Clinic are at a preliminary stage and may not result in a deal, according to a source. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4855885 Wed, 25 May 2011 08:12:55 +0100 4855885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4850786&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fprescribing-generic-drugs-may-become-must%2Farticleshow%2F8519820.cms The govt may make it mandatory for all doctors to write the generic or chemical name of drugs they prescribe, a move that can cut medicine costs by more than half. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4850786 Sun, 22 May 2011 20:51:13 +0100 4850786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848363&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fapollo-hospitals-signs-mou-with-university-college%2Farticleshow%2F8491640.cms Healthcare service provider Apollo Hospitals has inked a MoU with University College, London for collaboration in training and clinical research. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848363 Sat, 21 May 2011 13:43:03 +0100 4848363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842281&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpvt-hospital-mkt-size-may-touch-usd-54-bn-by-2014-assocham%2Farticleshow%2F8464720.cms The size of the Indian private hospitals market is expected to touch USD 54 billion by 2014, industry body Assocham today said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842281 Fri, 20 May 2011 10:04:38 +0100 4842281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4833819&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpanacea-biotec-to-set-up-anti-cancer-facility-for-rs-500-mn%2Farticleshow%2F8435359.cms The anti-cancer facility to be operational by end of this year. Its capacity is expected to be around 1.2 million vials annually. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4833819 Thu, 19 May 2011 05:13:44 +0100 4833819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4827216&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fyash-birla-group-acquires-remaining-48-stake-in-bkv-jv%2Farticleshow%2F8374623.cms The Yash Birla Group which owned a 51% stake in its joint venture with Birla Kerala Vaidyashala today said that it has successfully acquired the remaining 48% stake. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4827216 Mon, 16 May 2011 17:18:10 +0100 4827216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4826964&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ftata-opens-new-cancer-hospital-to-cater-to-east-ne-india%2Farticleshow%2F8373822.cms Ratan Tata today inaugurated a cancer hospital, set up at a cost of Rs 350 crore, to treat cancer patients from the east and Northeast of India, besides Bangladesh. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4826964 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:46:21 +0100 4826964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824946&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmsn-laboratories-to-foray-into-pain-management-market-with-launch-of-painkiller-tapentadol%2Farticleshow%2F8366640.cms MSN Laboratories Limited, will foray into the pain management market with the launch of 'Tapentadol' a pain killer under brand name Tapal in Indian market. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824946 Mon, 16 May 2011 10:45:08 +0100 4824946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824554&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fglenmark-pharma-in-licensing-deal-with-sanofi%2Farticleshow%2F8359569.cms Under the deal Sanofi will have exclusive marketing rights for North America, Europe, Japan, Argentina, China and Uruguay, it added. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824554 Mon, 16 May 2011 04:14:29 +0100 4824554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4815388&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-healthcare-acquires-7459-stake-in-super-religare-laboratories%2Farticleshow%2F8284365.cms Fortis Healthcare completed the acquisition of 74.59% stake held by the Singh brothers in IPO-bound SRL. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4815388 Thu, 12 May 2011 23:09:52 +0100 4815388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4812844&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fcsir-registers-private-company-to-reap-profits-on-patents%2Farticleshow%2F8269349.cms Aiming to monetise its numerous patents, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched a private company to commercialise various technologies. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4812844 Thu, 12 May 2011 09:16:59 +0100 4812844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4810639&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmaking-healthcare-affordable-accessible-and-ubiquitous%2Farticleshow%2F8261663.cms The Acumen Fund that has invested in LifeSpring is one example. But as these models scale up, 'they will attract traditional investors.' (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4810639 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:49:37 +0100 4810639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4808104&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fprivate-healthcare-in-rural-areas-gets-rsby-push%2Farticleshow%2F8257634.cms The government wants to introduce public private partnerships in hospitals to improve healthcare access in the hinterland. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4808104 Wed, 11 May 2011 21:28:14 +0100 4808104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4801957&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-stock-plunges-on-realty-plan%2Farticleshow%2F8212754.cms It announced acquisition of IndiaReit Fund Advisors and IndiaReit Investment Managers for an aggregate of 225 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4801957 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:57:26 +0100 4801957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4798736&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdabur-enters-mint-candy-segment-through-hajmola%2Farticleshow%2F8205517.cms FMCG player Dabur today said it is extending its flagship digestive 'Hajmola' brand into the mint candy segment, which is estimated to have a Rs 720 crore market in India. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4798736 Mon, 09 May 2011 09:02:49 +0100 4798736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795908&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmci-to-keep-tab-on-doctors-count%2Farticleshow%2F8192936.cms According to MCI's Indian Medical Register that was last updated in April 2011, the nation supposedly boasts of 840,678 registered medical practitioners. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795908 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:07:46 +0100 4795908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4793387&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-to-float-piramal-finance-with-capital-base-of-rs-1000-crore%2Farticleshow%2F8184058.cms Piramal Healthcare has also acquired 100% stake in Indiareit Fund Advisors for Rs 110 crore and Indiareit Investment Management, for Rs 115 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4793387 Sat, 07 May 2011 01:21:04 +0100 4793387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4790667&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdr-batras-to-open-12-more-facilities-this-year%2Farticleshow%2F8180868.cms Dr Batra's Positive Health Clinic is planning to expand its operations and reach out to 12 more destinations in India. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4790667 Fri, 06 May 2011 16:47:45 +0100 4790667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4790033&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fpiramal-healthcare-looking-to-acquire-otc-brands-products%2Farticleshow%2F8178891.cms Piramal Healthcare is looking to acquire brands or products in the over-the-counter space and expects the business to grow 25-30 percent over 3 years. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4790033 Fri, 06 May 2011 13:12:28 +0100 4790033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780956&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fantibiotics-can-control-superbug-expert%2Farticleshow%2F8162673.cms Disciplined use of antibiotics can control the multi-drug resistant Delhi superbug, which created widespread controversy last month. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780956 Wed, 04 May 2011 16:27:27 +0100 4780956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780240&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fwockhardt-says-court-oks-demerger-of-units-nutrition-biz%2Farticleshow%2F8158521.cms Drugmaker Wockhardt said Delhi High Court has approved the demerger of nutrition business of its unit Vinton Healthcare Ltd, effective January. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780240 Wed, 04 May 2011 06:36:19 +0100 4780240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768656&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fmetropolis-to-invest-rs-50-cr-in-expansion-this-fiscal%2Farticleshow%2F8132727.cms Diagnostic chain Metropolis Healthcare today said it plans to invest nearly Rs 50 crore to expand its network through setting up of new laboratories and acquisitions in the current fiscal. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768656 Sun, 01 May 2011 05:18:32 +0100 4768656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4763164&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-list-2-entities-worth-15-bn-in-singapore-ifr%2Farticleshow%2F8117618.cms Citigroup, Nomura, RBS, Religare Capital Markets and Standard Chartered have been mandated for the Singapore listing. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4763164 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:55:01 +0100 4763164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758490&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fglobal-threat-60-of-deaths-caused-by-chronic-diseases%2Farticleshow%2F8106075.cms Three out of every five deaths in 2008 were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758490 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:07:34 +0100 4758490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744708&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fvasan-healthcare-plans-to-raise-150-mn-to-fund-expansion%2Farticleshow%2F8070656.cms The firm has 80 eye care hospitals across India and has recently opened its first eye care hospital in Delhi with three more hospitals in the offing. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744708 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:32:04 +0100 4744708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4736131&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdr-reddys-reach-settlement-with-wyeth-over-effexor%2Farticleshow%2F8059793.cms Dr Reddy's Laboratories has reached a deal with Wyeth LLC over a patent litigation involving generic version of blockbuster anti-depressant drug Effexor XR, sources close to the development said. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4736131 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:41:48 +0100 4736131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4732410&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdr-ramakant-panda-takes-exception-to-obamas-cheap-healthcare-remark%2Farticleshow%2F8046698.cms Reacting to the remarks made by Barack Obama, the CEO of Asian Heart Institute said it is a misconception that India represents cheap health care. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4732410 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:21:23 +0100 4732410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4726959&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-86-in-srl-for-842-cr%2Farticleshow%2F8033473.cms Fortis Healthcare (India) Ltd will buy 86% stake in Super Religare Laboratories (SRL) from its promoters at the same value. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4726959 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:45:25 +0100 4726959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4725691&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Ffortis-to-pay-about-rs-930-cr-for-86-stake-in-srl%2Farticleshow%2F8028131.cms Fortis Healthcare (India) today said its board has approved acquisition of 86 per cent stake in Super Religare Laboratories (SRL) to be based on third party valuation by private equity fund Avigo Capital Partners, under which it is likely to pay around Rs 930 crore. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4725691 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:45:50 +0100 4725691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724598&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Favigo-capital-plans-to-buy-927-in-srl%2Farticleshow%2F8023059.cms Avigo Capital Partners plans to buy 9.27% stake in Super Religare Laboratories (SRL), ahead of the diagnostics chain?s maiden public issue. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724598 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:38:51 +0100 4724598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722501&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Favigo-capital-partners-picks-up-927-stake-in-super-religare-laboratories%2Farticleshow%2F8016621.cms Avigo has signed a share subscription agreement with SRL under which it will subscribe to 9.27 % of the post investment equity share capital of SRL. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722501 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:38:58 +0100 4722501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4721005&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fsuperbug-threat-govt-mulls-introducing-new-schedule-in-act%2Farticleshow%2F8004641.cms The threat of a multi-drug resistant superbug looming large has forced the government to consider introduction of a separate schedule in the existing Drugs Act to regulate and check unauthorised sale of antibiotics in the country. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4721005 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:03:36 +0100 4721005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709013&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-86-pc-in-super-religare-labs%2Farticleshow%2F7979233.cms Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare said on Thursday it will buy an 86-percent stake in diagnostic services firm Super Religare Laboratories Ltd (SRL) to expand its business verticals. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709013 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:08:16 +0100 4709013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4708681&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdoctors-use-ipod-for-knee-surgery%2Farticleshow%2F7978365.cms In many ways, MP3 players have gone above their call of duty as music storing devices, and are often used to help bring criminals to justice, record flight data, etc. Now, they are being used to assist orthopaedic surgeons in knee-replacement procedures. For the first time in Asia, a city doctor on Wednesday performed a knee-replacement computer-assisted surgery on an elderly patient-with an iPod. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4708681 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:55:53 +0100 4708681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4697204&cid=s_23268_26_f&fid=23268&url=http%3A%2F%2Feconomictimes.indiatimes.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-by-industry%2Fhealthcare%2Fbiotech%2Fhealthcare%2Fdr-reddys-laboratories-expands-technology-centre-in-uk%2Farticleshow%2F7949251.cms Dr Reddy's Laboratories today said it has expanded 'Chirotech Technology Centre' in the UK. (Source: The Economic Times) The Economic Times news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4697204 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:52:41 +0100 4697204