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Dr Bhim Sen Bansal: The political doctor

December 28, 2011 – 6:31 am | No Comments
Dr Bhim Sen Bansal: The political doctor

Dr Bhim Sen Bansal, CMD, RG Stone Urological & Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi
Titash Roy Choudhury
In spite of having no formal degree in urology, Dr Bansal pioneered the treatment of kidney in India due to his innovative …

Dr Ashwin Naik: A page-turning journey

December 28, 2011 – 4:42 am | No Comments
Dr Ashwin Naik: A page-turning journey

Dr Ashwin Naik, Co-Founder & CEO, Vaatsalya Healthcare, Karnataka
Jasleen Kaur Batra
He unwinds a hectic day by reading non fiction. Reading helps Dr Naik unwind and gain different perspectives on things. He reads all genres of …

Dr Ajay Sharma: Playing by his own rules!

December 27, 2011 – 11:47 am | No Comments
Dr Ajay Sharma: Playing by his own rules!

Dr Ajay Sharma, Founder & Chief Medical Director, EyeQ Hospitals, Gurgaon
Titash Roy Choudhury
Struggling his way through life, Dr Sharma always had the passion to challenge himself at the face of odds and come victorious out …

Dr A K Bansal: Rolling with ease

December 27, 2011 – 11:12 am | No Comments
Dr A K Bansal: Rolling with ease

Titash Roy Choudhury
Dr A K Bansal, Founder & Director, Jeevan Jyoti Hospital, Allahabad
Though a doctor by profession, Dr Bansal has played various other roles throughout his career – from being an entrepreneur, teacher to an …

Dr (COL) A K Singh: The doting doctor cum grandfather

December 27, 2011 – 10:30 am | No Comments
Dr (COL) A K Singh: The doting doctor cum grandfather

Titash Roy Choudhury
A man passionate about the army, Dr (Col) Singh dedicated his services as an army doctor for a long stretch of time before starting his own hospital and coming back to his roots. …

Powered surgical instruments: The impeccable partners in surgeries

December 23, 2011 – 6:34 am | No Comments
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

December 15, 2011 – 6:00 am | No Comments
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

December 13, 2011 – 4:56 am | No Comments
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

November 16, 2011 – 8:27 am | No Comments
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?

October 14, 2011 – 8:00 am | No Comments
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 …