Articles in Sector Watch

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Introduction of Information Technology (IT) in healthcare sector has helped in maintaining medical records and hospital management along with increased customer satisfaction. Besides, it plays a crucial role in computers-assisted surgeries, robotic surgeries, teleradiology and …

November 2009
Today, surgical robots, which are one of the most recent advancements in this field, have revolutionised the manner in which surgical procedures are performed. Saloni Vora analyses the latest industry trends, growth prospects and …

September 2010
Smart and modern textiles with the onslaught of diseases like diabetes and an increasing aging population who are accoustomed to problematic wounds will fuel the growth of the biomedical textiles industry. Saloni Vora lists …

Treatment of a disease is not possible without the right diagnosis, which requires the use of high-end technologies. Advancements in imaging technologies have helped in early detection of several grave diseases like cancer. Here are …

June 2010
The Indian healthcare sector is witnessing a phase of revolutionary change with the implementation of IT at various levels of functioning. This effective deployment of IT solutions presents the possibility of turning modern hospitals …