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Powered surgical instruments: The impeccable partners in surgeries
Chandreyee Bhaumik
Usage of hand tools to fix a minor fracture or remove a large tumour is definitely passé. With the advent of powered surgical instruments, surgeries have become easier, flawless and fast.
With passing times, surgeries …
Challenges in surgical market growth: The need to be tech-savvy
Chandreyee Bhaumik
Driven by a constant change in economy and technological advancements, the surgical instruments market in India has fared well in spite of several challenges. An analysis.
The global market for surgical equipment is expected to …
R&D in STIs: Calling for greater investments
With increasing number of STIs becoming prominent, the focus is slowly shifting from only AIDS to other STIs and widespread programmes are being undertaken to educate and inform the masses. But there is minimal research …
STI management & prevention: Need to sensitise the masses
Titash Roy Choudhury
As the name suggests, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections spread through sexual contact and these infections are on a rise in India. With all the focus being showered on HIV AIDS, are …
Use of plastic mesh in pelvic area: To risk or not to risk?
There are growing concerns about the government process that allows devices such as surgical mesh, made of the same material as rubbermaid storage containers, to be used without testing on patients before they are actually …
Nuclear cardiology: Blueprint of the progression
September 2011
Radionuclide scan is an accurate and non-invasive test for precise assessment of the heart pumping power and cardiac function. However, considering several limitations such as the cost of establishment and lack of trained personnel, …
Non-woven biomedical textiles market:‘Material’ising a bright future…
September 2011
Titash Roy Choudhury
Medical textiles form a crucial part of the proper functioning of any healthcare sector helping in smooth execution of surgeries and other health-related procedures. And with passing time one that has taken …
Medical technology, equipment & devices market: Needs a powerful thrust
August 2011
Over the years, a remarkable increase in the number of companies entering the medical technology, equipment and devices sector has been observed. A number of mobile applications have been launched, portable devices have been …
Skin Banking: Preserving the surface & life
The concept of skin banking is new to India. And a skin bank without donors is of no use; hence, a collaborative effort of awareness and responsibility on the part of people, doctors as well …
Clinical research in Indian hospitals: Trials and tribulations
June 2011
India has become the hub for clinical trials with its huge population along with the availability of state-of-the-art medical infrastructure and trained medical personnel. There is enough scope for research to be conducted here …
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