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Amazon is taking another step toward becoming a regular health care source for customers with the launch of a service centered on virtual care

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In its advisory, Delhi Traffic Police said that areas nearby key market areas of the Delhi will remain crowded on 10th and 12th November. To avoid long traffic jams, people were advised to use public transport and avoid public vehicles. In its notice, Delhi Traffic police had asked motorists and car owners were asked to remain patient while driving.

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Global Health (Medanta) reported a 46% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to Rs 125 in Q2FY24 due to an increase in revenue growth from matured and new hospitals, along with higher patient volumes. Revenue rose 24.5% YoY to Rs 865 crore. The earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and ammortisation (EBITDA) rose 35.7% YoY to Rs 234 crore. The EBITDA margins expanded 220 basis points YoY to 27%. Average occupied bed days increased by 17.8% y-o-y, representing an occupancy of 64.9% in Q2 FY24. Average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) grew by 4.8% y-o-y to Rs 61,003; in-patient volume increased by 19.4% and out-patient volume increased by 23.2% y-o-y. Developing hospitals (Medanta Lucknow and Medanta Patna) revenue share increased from 27% in Q2FY23 to 31% in Q2 FY24 amounting to Rs.

Royal Philips, the Dutch health technology company on Thursday announced the launch of its new innovation campus in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The 650,000 square feet campus will accommodate over 5,000 professionals working on innovative health technologies aimed at improving patient experiences, achieving better health outcomes, improving staff experiences, and lowering the cost of care. With approximately 9,000 employees across India, Phillips has established a strong presence in the country with Healthcare Innovation Center in Pune, Global Business Services in Chennai, and commercial teams in Gurgaon. The new center in Bengaluru not only signifies a landmark in Philips' global footprint but will also play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the healthcare landscape in India and beyond, the company said. “This new campus is a testimony of our commitment to further building our capabilities in India and leveraging the same for customers globally,” Roy Jakobs, CEO Royal Philips. “In India, we not only want to speed up access to care but also locally develop and contribute to solutions for the rest of the world,” Jakobs added. Philips is trying to leverage India's deep-rooted expertise in healthcare innovation and informatics.

Vivek Karwa, CEO, VRIDHI Investment, says his two bets in safe sparklers include ICICI Bank and Piramal Pharma. “ICICI Bank is a very safe bet among the largecaps. It would be the safest as no stop loss is required and you can buy as much as you can. Piramal Pharma, is definitely a volatile stock, but I am putting it in a safe category because after a long time, after the split happened, the company has shown profits and the management is very clear that here on, things are going to be good.” We have decided to split the top picks in three different categories; safe sparklers, high risk rockets and value bombs and I have heard that you do not have one, but two in each category that you will advise investors to look at. I did not know one was enough and that is the reason I said two. Absolutely, more the merrier. Splitting into three categories is an interesting idea because no two investor is the same. Their risk appetites are not the same. And hence anyone wanting to choose can choose accordingly.

urinating on a woman inside the district hospital. An FIR regarding the incident has also been registered at Kotwali police station." A local resident of Sukhpura village informed that the incident took place on Tuesday night, the complaint of the victim read. The man has been identified as Vikas Singh who entered the ward the victim was admitted in and urinated on her as she lay on the bed, PTI reported.

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cancer, as it damages the body's “tumor suppressors" by changing the DNA, as per a study conducted by scientists at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). The study, published in Science Advances journal on November 3, said smoking alters the DNA responsible for developing a protein that stops the growth of abnormal cells such as those of cancer. This change made to the DNA due to tobacco smoking is known as ‘stop-gain mutation'.

World Health Organisation (WHO) in its Global TB Report 2023, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. According to the report, India has made tremendous progress in improving case detection and reversed the impact of COVID-19 on the TB programme, it said.

₹366 crore. The acquired units, encompassing more than 20 major brands, reported a turnover of ₹90 crore in fiscal year 2023, with a current revenue run-rate of ₹100 crore. The deal, which includes the transfer of working capital, will see over 120 personnel, including senior leaders and field staff, transition to Eris Lifesciences.

Severe air pollution in Delhi at this time of the year has become an annual affair. While governments have failed to effectively curb the root causes behind deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region, the gloomy atmosphere is leading to a rise in the number of patients with breathing issues. 

Also Read: World Vegan Day 2023: History, significance, and health benefits of vegan diet While conducting experiments with cathode rays, he noticed an intriguing phenomenon: a fluorescent screen in his laboratory began to emit light, even though it was not positioned directly in the path of the rays. This observation led to the revelation of X-rays.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday said it sent notice letters to Abbvie, AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN), Teva and other drugmakers and medical device companies disputing the accuracy or relevance of more than 100 patents listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Orange Book.

Cancer is a disease which is challenging to treat due to its complexities for both patients and their family members or dependents. Shockingly, people who suffer from the ailments often end up paying 60% of their medical costs which are out-of-pocket. The financial toll of Cancer goes beyond any realistic numbers; it affects not only a patient’s quality of life but also their ability to receive the best possible treatment.

Ebbw Vale, located in Blaenau Gwent, Southeast Wales, a concerning trend has emerged where some residents are having fast food delivered to their homes not once, not twice, but three times a day. Ebbw Vale, often dubbed the «UK's fattest» town, is grappling with astonishing levels of obesity, and the prevalence of takeaway restaurants, where customers return daily without fail, is a significant contributor to this issue.

The decades-old surgical drug ketamine has found a new use — as an alternative to opioids for patients with chronic pain

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will protest a lack of transparency in China’s treatment of a detained Australian democracy blogger when meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing during a trade-focused state visit

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd on Monday reported a 26.59 per cent rise in profit after tax to Rs 338 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

KPMG-affiliate BSR & Co, in its audit of Pristyn Care’s FY22 financials, pointed out that the company did not have internal controls to accurately determine prices charged to hospitals or patients. It also raised questions on the genuineness of the company’s agreements with doctors, and highlighted how the vendor selection process was not operating efficiently.