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Manipal Group's diagnostic arm acquires Mumbai-based iGenetic
With this acquisition, Manipal HealthMap is set to strengthen its presence in key markets, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, while expanding its pan-India reach. The acquisition will also complement Manipal HealthMap’s existing portfolio, particularly in specialized testing areas such as oncology, infections, fertility, and more.
Edwards forecast fourth-quarter sales below expectations on soft demand for heart devices
Investor expectations for medical device makers have risen in recent quarters as demand for surgical procedures, especially among older adults, remains high.
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
The guidelines, made public on Oct 17, come as China experiences an upward morbidity trend of its overweight and obese population. The rate of overweight or obese people could reach 65.3% by 2030, the NHC said.
Pharma bodies flag risks of refurbished medical gear imports
Lobby groups have asked the health minister JP Nadda to intervene and recall the policy that allows unregulated influx of second-hand medical equipment such as CT scanners, MRI machines, and surgical robots into the country.
‘RT-PCR labs can be adapted for future disease diagnosis’
Dr Selvavinayagam was speaking at a national conclave on ‘Vector-Borne Diseases,' organized by Madurai AIIMS and the Academy of Clinical Microbiologists (ACM). He noted that Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 response led to the development of extensive infrastructure, with RT-PCR labs capable of conducting 30-40 lakh tests a day.
Dozee unveils Shravan, AI-powered remote parent monitoring service
The service provides AI-based monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, non-contact blood pressure and sleep patterns without the need for wearables, ensuring elderly parents experience minimal disruption. Immediate notifications are sent to both NRIs and healthcare providers in India in case of deviations from health parameters, enabling timely interventions.
HaystackAnalytics expands infexn Test for infectious diseases
By analyzing respiratory samples such as VTM and BAL, the expanded infexn - NGS test offers clinicians a more streamlined approach to diagnosing infections, enabling them to screen for major RNA viruses, bacterial and fungal pathogens, and AMR in a single test.
Imaginarium paves the path for India’s first hand transplant recovery with 3D Printing solution
Anamta Ahmad, the youngest person in the world to undergo a shoulder-level limb transplant, faced a daunting recovery journey as she got electrocuted by 11000-volt electric wires. The complex nature of the surgery and extended recovery period required a specialised approach to ensure proper healing and minimised discomfort. Imaginarium's custom 3D printed orthotic device, tailored to Anamta's needs, has been crucial in overcoming these challenges.
City Imaging & Clinical Labs to expand its services across North India
The company plans to grow its network, offering world-class laboratory services to hospitals with 50 or more beds. The goal is to extend its footprint across North India over the next five years, supported by cutting-edge technology, a dedicated corporate quality assurance (CQA) team, highly experienced pathologists, and an advanced laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Medical gear maker Getinge misses forecast for Q3 core profit
Getinge's earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA), adjusted for items affecting comparability, fell 17% from a year earlier to 903 million Swedish crowns ($85.8 million). That missed analysts' expectations of 1.03 billion crowns, a company-provided consensus showed.
Spotting Mpox: A Guide to Symptoms and Knowing When to Seek Testing
The high cost of vaccines and limited availability in countries like DR Congo highlights the need for international collaboration in resource allocation. Advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic tools, and strengthening surveillance methods will be vital in combating future outbreaks.
Google licenses its AI model to help Indian companies detect blindness in diabetic patients
In the healthcare sector, Google is partnering with Forus Health, AuroLab, and Perceptra to scale screening for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Google's AI model will be licensed to these organizations to support six million screenings over the next ten years at no cost to patients. Early research has already shown the model's effectiveness in detecting the condition.
Understanding KaryoSeq sequencing and its benefits
KaryoSeq integrates the power of NGS with traditional karyotyping methods to offer a high-resolution view of the entire genome. The process involves sequencing the DNA to detect even the smallest chromosomal changes, including microdeletions, microduplications, and other complex rearrangements.
Hurricane-related IV fluid shortage could hurt medical device makers
Baxter International's North Carolina plant, which makes 60% of the nation's supply of IV fluids and some key dialysis solutions, was closed for production late last month due to hurricane-related flooding.
Agilus Diagnostics launches Pharmacogenomics testing service
As the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and treatment responses are being explored, pharmacogenomics stands at the forefront of a new era in psychiatry. The approach holds the promise of not only better patient outcomes but also a more nuanced and individualised understanding of mental health. With its ability to guide medication selection and dosing, pharmacogenomics is paving the way for a future in which psychiatric care is more effective, efficient, and personalised than ever before.
Intuitive beats quarterly profit estimates on strong demand for surgical robots
Medical device manufacturers have been benefiting from elevated demand for non-urgent surgeries as people, especially older Americans, catch up on procedures deferred during the pandemic.
Suraksha Diagnostic gets Sebi's go ahead to float IPO
Explaining the reason for going public, the company, in its draft papers, stated that the listing is aimed at achieving the benefit of listing equity shares on the stock exchanges and carrying out OFS for the selling shareholders.
Sparsh Hospitals, Infantry Road launches advanced on-site 3D printing lab
The facility’s new 3D printing lab integrates advanced technologies such as custom prosthetics designing and streamlining processes to make healthcare more efficient and affordable for patients. The lab is designed to significantly reduce costs and time for both patients and medical professionals by offering all services—from scanning to post-processing—under one roof.
A Pathologist’s Dilemma :The Heart’s Hidden Chamber
Beyond the valves and vessels lies a mystery —the heart that heals is also the heart that feels, A silent force connecting us all.
India develops indigenous hand-held X-ray for TB screening
Over a million people are affected in India with sickle cell disease, which is the second largest in the World, last year Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission to eliminate sickle cell disease as a public health problem by 2047.
ADHD prescribing has changed over the years - a new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed
To address these concerns and improve consistency in ADHD diagnosis and prescribing, the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association has released a new prescribing guide. This will help the health-care workforce to consistently get the right treatment to the right people, with the right mix of medical and non-medical supports.
Abbott bumps up profit forecast on strong medical device sales
Increasing diabetes care awareness, wider insurance coverage and preference for devices that do not need finger pricks have benefited CGMs such as Abbott's popular FreeStyle Libre. The company's CGM sales, which include newly launched over-the-counter device Lingo, rose nearly 21% organically to more than $1.6 billion.
Study finds how new imaging method accurately detects kidney cancer
The findings, published in The Lancet Oncology, might significantly minimize the number of unnecessary procedures and ensure that patients receive the proper treatment at the right time, thereby altering how doctors diagnose and treat the disease in the future.
US FDA clears CMR Surgical's robotic device to assist gall bladder removal
The portable device, called Versius Surgical System, was cleared for use in patients aged 22 years and older who are eligible for minimally invasive surgery, the company said.
Redcliffe Labs expands footprint in South India with acquisition of Celara Diagnostics
This integration will enable Redcliffe Labs to offer a broader range of diagnostic services, including high-end radiology and super-specialised pathology, with enhanced turnaround times and an improved customer experience throughout Karnataka.
India’s coronary stent market to grow at 4% over next decade: GlobalData
Based on the continual rise of coronary artery diseases in India, data-analytics firm GlobalData has projected a four per cent growth rate for the country’s coronary stent market over the next decade.
Agilus Diagnostics appoints Anil Kapoor as brand ambassador
Kapoor, a legendary actor renowned for his timeless appeal, fitness, and enduring presence in the film industry, perfectly embodies the values that Agilus stands —integrity, trust, and excellence. His persona aligns seamlessly with the company's mission of promoting a healthier India through advanced diagnostic services, making him the perfect choice to represent the brand as it deepens its connection with customers across the nation.
Videonystagmography to aid vertigo patients at GRH
GRH dean Dr L Arul Sundaresh Kumar said VNG is a state-of-the-art technology that enables accurate diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and inner ear conditions like Meniere's disease, vestibular migraine and vestibular neuritis. It helps prevent prolonged usage of drugs for vertigo.
Krsnaa Diagnostics, Medikabazaar, United Imaging collaborate to establish 30+ imaging centres across tier II-III cities in India
This partnership intends to bring together the best of technology and healthcare expertise to significantly enhance patient care and accessibility. Aiming to bridge the gap in diagnostics in small towns and semi-urban areas, the collaboration will provide increased focus on advanced radiology imaging solutions by reaching the communities most in need, thus enhancing overall patient care to the masses.
UK university researchers awarded funding for technology that could make life saving vaccines more readily available
"The University of Sheffield's versatile RNAbox builds on the 'vaccine revolution' experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic" explains Ingrid Kromann, Acting Executive Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at CEPI.
Dr Lal PathLabs sets sights on big buys to expand in south
If the asset is of a strategic fit, it could look at a deal size of Rs 3,000 crore-Rs 4,000 crore, said a senior company official. "We have around Rs 1,000 crore (net) cash, we can leverage our balance sheet, we can use our equity, size will not hold us," said Ved Prakash Goel, group CFO, in an interview to ET. "There are people who are there in the market, the (valuation) expectation is high," Goel said.
TPG-backed CeriBell seeks up to $578 mln valuation in upsized US IPO
Recent strong debuts by weight-loss drug developer BioAge Labs and TPG-backed cancer therapy developer Bicara Therapeutics, among others, have also bolstered investor confidence in the sector and encouraged listings among other IPO candidates.
Krsnaa Diagnostics acquires strategic stake in Apulki Healthcare
With this acquisition, Krsnaa aims to provide a comprehensive suite of integrated diagnostic services to cancer and cardiac patients under one roof, the company said in a statement.
India’s first rapid Mpox test kit ready for technology transfer, to hit markets soon: ICMR-NIV
This innovative kit is expected to reduce both cost and turnaround time of monkeypox (Mpox) by 60-70%. "Once the technology is transferred, the kit could be commercially available within a month. It will be priced between Rs350 and Rs400 and will deliver results in just an hour," a senior ICMR-NIV official told TOI on Wednesday.
Metropolis Healthcare launches ‘Healthy Heart Meter’ campaign in honour of World Heart Day
The initiative aims to encourage preventive care and raise awareness about heart health. The campaign features a simple 10-question survey to help individuals assess their risk factors based on lifestyle choices, medical history, and basic health indicators. Based on their responses, participants are identified as—low, medium, or high risk as per the heart meter. Those identified as medium risk will be recommended to take a non-fasting lipid profile test, while those at high risk will be suggested to take the comprehensive ‘Truhealth Heart Meter Pack’ which includes various diagnostic tests to assess heart health, with the option of an ECG.
Illumina launches compact, low-cost gene sequencing devices
Unlike Illumina's NovaSeq X devices - which are as large as a Xerox copier and designed for in-depth sequencing - the new MiSeq i100 systems can be placed on benchtops, allowing smaller labs, which typically outsource gene sequencing, to have these capabilities in-house.
String test may improve diagnosis, treatment of ulcers: Nobel laureate
The other end of the string travels through the digestive system, collecting samples of mucus and bacteria. The string is removed and analysed. "The string test and quantitative PCR (qPCR) confirm the diagnosis and tell us about the best antibiotic for treatment," he said. "Research on the test is still ongoing, but we know it is showing some promise," he said. The test, if proven, may improve the diagnosis and treatment of ulcers.
IIT Indore develops device for early detection of breast cancer at affordable cost
The device is based on the principle of Photoacoustic Spectral Response (PASR), which combines optical and acoustic signals to detect abnormal tissue changes. "It is incredibly affordable, reducing the cost to approximately one-tenth of the price of traditional diagnostic methods (after its commercial production)," the official said.
Blood test could identify children at risk of obesity-related conditions, lipid analysis suggests
They analysed blood samples of over 1,300 obese, overweight and normal-weight children and identified new lipid molecules which contribute to health risks like blood pressure, but are not only related with a child's weight.
SCTIMST opens centre to develop cardiovascular devices
Minimally invasive therapy can be offered to patients with very high surgical risk and thus giving them a fresh lease of life. It has less morbidity, lower risk of infection, and allows quicker discharge from the hospital. The long-term outcomes of these devices are similar or better when compared to open-heart surgery. Other advantages include less requirement of infrastructure and quick patient turnover time.
NEWS AND UPDATES
Stay updated with the latest healthcare news
Manipal Group's diagnostic arm acquires Mumbai-based iGenetic
With this acquisition, Manipal HealthMap is set to strengthen its presence in key markets, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, while expanding its pan-India reach. The acquisition will also complement Manipal HealthMap’s existing portfolio, particularly in specialized testing areas such as oncology, infections, fertility, and more.
Edwards forecast fourth-quarter sales below expectations on soft demand for heart devices
Investor expectations for medical device makers have risen in recent quarters as demand for surgical procedures, especially among older adults, remains high.
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
The guidelines, made public on Oct 17, come as China experiences an upward morbidity trend of its overweight and obese population. The rate of overweight or obese people could reach 65.3% by 2030, the NHC said.
Pharma bodies flag risks of refurbished medical gear imports
Lobby groups have asked the health minister JP Nadda to intervene and recall the policy that allows unregulated influx of second-hand medical equipment such as CT scanners, MRI machines, and surgical robots into the country.
‘RT-PCR labs can be adapted for future disease diagnosis’
Dr Selvavinayagam was speaking at a national conclave on ‘Vector-Borne Diseases,' organized by Madurai AIIMS and the Academy of Clinical Microbiologists (ACM). He noted that Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 response led to the development of extensive infrastructure, with RT-PCR labs capable of conducting 30-40 lakh tests a day.
Dozee unveils Shravan, AI-powered remote parent monitoring service
The service provides AI-based monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, non-contact blood pressure and sleep patterns without the need for wearables, ensuring elderly parents experience minimal disruption. Immediate notifications are sent to both NRIs and healthcare providers in India in case of deviations from health parameters, enabling timely interventions.
HaystackAnalytics expands infexn Test for infectious diseases
By analyzing respiratory samples such as VTM and BAL, the expanded infexn - NGS test offers clinicians a more streamlined approach to diagnosing infections, enabling them to screen for major RNA viruses, bacterial and fungal pathogens, and AMR in a single test.
Imaginarium paves the path for India’s first hand transplant recovery with 3D Printing solution
Anamta Ahmad, the youngest person in the world to undergo a shoulder-level limb transplant, faced a daunting recovery journey as she got electrocuted by 11000-volt electric wires. The complex nature of the surgery and extended recovery period required a specialised approach to ensure proper healing and minimised discomfort. Imaginarium's custom 3D printed orthotic device, tailored to Anamta's needs, has been crucial in overcoming these challenges.
City Imaging & Clinical Labs to expand its services across North India
The company plans to grow its network, offering world-class laboratory services to hospitals with 50 or more beds. The goal is to extend its footprint across North India over the next five years, supported by cutting-edge technology, a dedicated corporate quality assurance (CQA) team, highly experienced pathologists, and an advanced laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Medical gear maker Getinge misses forecast for Q3 core profit
Getinge's earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA), adjusted for items affecting comparability, fell 17% from a year earlier to 903 million Swedish crowns ($85.8 million). That missed analysts' expectations of 1.03 billion crowns, a company-provided consensus showed.
Spotting Mpox: A Guide to Symptoms and Knowing When to Seek Testing
The high cost of vaccines and limited availability in countries like DR Congo highlights the need for international collaboration in resource allocation. Advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic tools, and strengthening surveillance methods will be vital in combating future outbreaks.
Google licenses its AI model to help Indian companies detect blindness in diabetic patients
In the healthcare sector, Google is partnering with Forus Health, AuroLab, and Perceptra to scale screening for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Google's AI model will be licensed to these organizations to support six million screenings over the next ten years at no cost to patients. Early research has already shown the model's effectiveness in detecting the condition.
Understanding KaryoSeq sequencing and its benefits
KaryoSeq integrates the power of NGS with traditional karyotyping methods to offer a high-resolution view of the entire genome. The process involves sequencing the DNA to detect even the smallest chromosomal changes, including microdeletions, microduplications, and other complex rearrangements.
Hurricane-related IV fluid shortage could hurt medical device makers
Baxter International's North Carolina plant, which makes 60% of the nation's supply of IV fluids and some key dialysis solutions, was closed for production late last month due to hurricane-related flooding.
Agilus Diagnostics launches Pharmacogenomics testing service
As the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and treatment responses are being explored, pharmacogenomics stands at the forefront of a new era in psychiatry. The approach holds the promise of not only better patient outcomes but also a more nuanced and individualised understanding of mental health. With its ability to guide medication selection and dosing, pharmacogenomics is paving the way for a future in which psychiatric care is more effective, efficient, and personalised than ever before.
Intuitive beats quarterly profit estimates on strong demand for surgical robots
Medical device manufacturers have been benefiting from elevated demand for non-urgent surgeries as people, especially older Americans, catch up on procedures deferred during the pandemic.
Suraksha Diagnostic gets Sebi's go ahead to float IPO
Explaining the reason for going public, the company, in its draft papers, stated that the listing is aimed at achieving the benefit of listing equity shares on the stock exchanges and carrying out OFS for the selling shareholders.
Sparsh Hospitals, Infantry Road launches advanced on-site 3D printing lab
The facility’s new 3D printing lab integrates advanced technologies such as custom prosthetics designing and streamlining processes to make healthcare more efficient and affordable for patients. The lab is designed to significantly reduce costs and time for both patients and medical professionals by offering all services—from scanning to post-processing—under one roof.
A Pathologist’s Dilemma :The Heart’s Hidden Chamber
Beyond the valves and vessels lies a mystery —the heart that heals is also the heart that feels, A silent force connecting us all.
India develops indigenous hand-held X-ray for TB screening
Over a million people are affected in India with sickle cell disease, which is the second largest in the World, last year Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission to eliminate sickle cell disease as a public health problem by 2047.
ADHD prescribing has changed over the years - a new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed
To address these concerns and improve consistency in ADHD diagnosis and prescribing, the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association has released a new prescribing guide. This will help the health-care workforce to consistently get the right treatment to the right people, with the right mix of medical and non-medical supports.
Abbott bumps up profit forecast on strong medical device sales
Increasing diabetes care awareness, wider insurance coverage and preference for devices that do not need finger pricks have benefited CGMs such as Abbott's popular FreeStyle Libre. The company's CGM sales, which include newly launched over-the-counter device Lingo, rose nearly 21% organically to more than $1.6 billion.
Study finds how new imaging method accurately detects kidney cancer
The findings, published in The Lancet Oncology, might significantly minimize the number of unnecessary procedures and ensure that patients receive the proper treatment at the right time, thereby altering how doctors diagnose and treat the disease in the future.
US FDA clears CMR Surgical's robotic device to assist gall bladder removal
The portable device, called Versius Surgical System, was cleared for use in patients aged 22 years and older who are eligible for minimally invasive surgery, the company said.
Redcliffe Labs expands footprint in South India with acquisition of Celara Diagnostics
This integration will enable Redcliffe Labs to offer a broader range of diagnostic services, including high-end radiology and super-specialised pathology, with enhanced turnaround times and an improved customer experience throughout Karnataka.
India’s coronary stent market to grow at 4% over next decade: GlobalData
Based on the continual rise of coronary artery diseases in India, data-analytics firm GlobalData has projected a four per cent growth rate for the country’s coronary stent market over the next decade.
Agilus Diagnostics appoints Anil Kapoor as brand ambassador
Kapoor, a legendary actor renowned for his timeless appeal, fitness, and enduring presence in the film industry, perfectly embodies the values that Agilus stands —integrity, trust, and excellence. His persona aligns seamlessly with the company's mission of promoting a healthier India through advanced diagnostic services, making him the perfect choice to represent the brand as it deepens its connection with customers across the nation.
Videonystagmography to aid vertigo patients at GRH
GRH dean Dr L Arul Sundaresh Kumar said VNG is a state-of-the-art technology that enables accurate diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and inner ear conditions like Meniere's disease, vestibular migraine and vestibular neuritis. It helps prevent prolonged usage of drugs for vertigo.
Krsnaa Diagnostics, Medikabazaar, United Imaging collaborate to establish 30+ imaging centres across tier II-III cities in India
This partnership intends to bring together the best of technology and healthcare expertise to significantly enhance patient care and accessibility. Aiming to bridge the gap in diagnostics in small towns and semi-urban areas, the collaboration will provide increased focus on advanced radiology imaging solutions by reaching the communities most in need, thus enhancing overall patient care to the masses.
UK university researchers awarded funding for technology that could make life saving vaccines more readily available
"The University of Sheffield's versatile RNAbox builds on the 'vaccine revolution' experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic" explains Ingrid Kromann, Acting Executive Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at CEPI.
Dr Lal PathLabs sets sights on big buys to expand in south
If the asset is of a strategic fit, it could look at a deal size of Rs 3,000 crore-Rs 4,000 crore, said a senior company official. "We have around Rs 1,000 crore (net) cash, we can leverage our balance sheet, we can use our equity, size will not hold us," said Ved Prakash Goel, group CFO, in an interview to ET. "There are people who are there in the market, the (valuation) expectation is high," Goel said.
TPG-backed CeriBell seeks up to $578 mln valuation in upsized US IPO
Recent strong debuts by weight-loss drug developer BioAge Labs and TPG-backed cancer therapy developer Bicara Therapeutics, among others, have also bolstered investor confidence in the sector and encouraged listings among other IPO candidates.
Krsnaa Diagnostics acquires strategic stake in Apulki Healthcare
With this acquisition, Krsnaa aims to provide a comprehensive suite of integrated diagnostic services to cancer and cardiac patients under one roof, the company said in a statement.
India’s first rapid Mpox test kit ready for technology transfer, to hit markets soon: ICMR-NIV
This innovative kit is expected to reduce both cost and turnaround time of monkeypox (Mpox) by 60-70%. "Once the technology is transferred, the kit could be commercially available within a month. It will be priced between Rs350 and Rs400 and will deliver results in just an hour," a senior ICMR-NIV official told TOI on Wednesday.
Metropolis Healthcare launches ‘Healthy Heart Meter’ campaign in honour of World Heart Day
The initiative aims to encourage preventive care and raise awareness about heart health. The campaign features a simple 10-question survey to help individuals assess their risk factors based on lifestyle choices, medical history, and basic health indicators. Based on their responses, participants are identified as—low, medium, or high risk as per the heart meter. Those identified as medium risk will be recommended to take a non-fasting lipid profile test, while those at high risk will be suggested to take the comprehensive ‘Truhealth Heart Meter Pack’ which includes various diagnostic tests to assess heart health, with the option of an ECG.
Illumina launches compact, low-cost gene sequencing devices
Unlike Illumina's NovaSeq X devices - which are as large as a Xerox copier and designed for in-depth sequencing - the new MiSeq i100 systems can be placed on benchtops, allowing smaller labs, which typically outsource gene sequencing, to have these capabilities in-house.
String test may improve diagnosis, treatment of ulcers: Nobel laureate
The other end of the string travels through the digestive system, collecting samples of mucus and bacteria. The string is removed and analysed. "The string test and quantitative PCR (qPCR) confirm the diagnosis and tell us about the best antibiotic for treatment," he said. "Research on the test is still ongoing, but we know it is showing some promise," he said. The test, if proven, may improve the diagnosis and treatment of ulcers.
IIT Indore develops device for early detection of breast cancer at affordable cost
The device is based on the principle of Photoacoustic Spectral Response (PASR), which combines optical and acoustic signals to detect abnormal tissue changes. "It is incredibly affordable, reducing the cost to approximately one-tenth of the price of traditional diagnostic methods (after its commercial production)," the official said.
Blood test could identify children at risk of obesity-related conditions, lipid analysis suggests
They analysed blood samples of over 1,300 obese, overweight and normal-weight children and identified new lipid molecules which contribute to health risks like blood pressure, but are not only related with a child's weight.
SCTIMST opens centre to develop cardiovascular devices
Minimally invasive therapy can be offered to patients with very high surgical risk and thus giving them a fresh lease of life. It has less morbidity, lower risk of infection, and allows quicker discharge from the hospital. The long-term outcomes of these devices are similar or better when compared to open-heart surgery. Other advantages include less requirement of infrastructure and quick patient turnover time.