Category: health

Apr 29 (BNP): India is rapidly positioning itself as one of the world’s most accessible destinations for CAR-T cell therapy, driven by advances in biotechnology and more affordable treatment options, according to ImmunoACT. The company highlighted that India’s growing capabilities in cell and gene therapy are helping make advanced cancer treatments more accessible to patients,…

Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions. A new study led by Yuan Lu, ScD, helps address this gap by providing large-scale, real-world evidence about the safety of commonly used diabetes…

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Dr. Hemant Barua has been honoured with the prestigious Rastriya Ratan Samman in recognition of his contributions to research and practice in Vedic astrology. The award ceremony was held on April 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where eminent personalities from various fields gathered to celebrate achievements across specialised domains.…

India Apr 27: GPT Healthcare Limited, operator of ILS Hospitals, today announced a strategic partnership with MedLern, an AI-enabled digital learning platform for healthcare. The collaboration marks a significant step in ILS Hospitals’ digital transformation journey, reinforcing its commitment to clinical quality, operational excellence, and patient outcomes. As healthcare delivery in India grows more complex, the…

UTHealth Houston has announced the establishment of the Department of Cardiology at McGovern Medical School, marking a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to advance cardiovascular care, research, and education across the region. The new department, led by founding chairBiswajit Kar, MD,becomes the school’s 24th academic department and reflects the continued growth and national distinction…

Transformative. Strategic. Impactful. Innovative. Compassionate. Data-driven. Evidence-based. Supportive. Collaborative. Committed. Fearless. The words used to describe the 18 exceptional nurses who will receive the Circle of Excellence award this year from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) demonstrate the high regard in which they’re held by colleagues and their commitment to achieving excellent outcomes in the…

New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): The government has taken steps to further strengthen the quality assurance framework for medicines sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country by signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key agencies involved in the scheme. The initiative aims to ensure that medicines available under the affordable healthcare programme continue…

Ahmedabad, April 24: Sightsavers India, in collaboration with Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, is expanding access to quality eye care for underserved communities in Ahmedabad through its Urban Eye Health Programme. From April 2025 to March 2026, the partnership focused on delivering essential eye care services in low-income neighbourhoods, particularly targeting migrant workers and families…

Bengaluru, Apr 24: Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru today announced the launch of its Preventive Genomics Clinic across its Bengaluru network, thus reinforcing its commitment to delivering patient-centric, preventive and precision-led care. The clinic was inaugurated by Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram, Padma Shri & Padma Bhushan, Former Director of IISc, Bengaluru, in the presence of senior clinicians, hospital leadership and distinguished guests.   This Preventive Genomics Clinic aims to offer advanced genetic testing, expert counselling and personalized treatment plans, enabling individuals…

HOUSTON (April 23, 2026) – Dr. Damian Young, investigator at Texas Children’s Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) and director of the Center for Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine, along with collaborators, has been awarded a $6.7 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to develop…