Dental care aspirations: Managing the changing perception of patients

A visit to the dentist was usually accompanied with visuals of an ugly dental chair, an uncomfortable position, dim lights and a doctor who will cause pain! With this mindset, dentists were not frequented until the dental situation worsened or took course to a larger something. However, in the recent past, the perception of dentistry in the minds of people has changed. But it remains to be seen whether the experts and technology will be successful in handling the ever fickle aspirations of patients…
Read full story»Evolving practices with changing times

Technology interacting with disease, dentists interacting with changing patient expectations, business models interacting with new services offerings and demographics interacting with better monetary prospects has lead to a thriving dental aesthetics market in India. This is a good time for the industry, and new service offerings, effective policies, innovative treatments are some of the factors that will shape a positive future for this sector
Read full story»Eye care equipment market in India: Increasing awareness and penetration set to fuel the demand

Expansion of stand-alone eye care centres and upgradation drive at existing government and private hospitals is poised to boost the eye care equipment market in India. Rising level of awareness among the people and advanced diagnostic concepts are fuelling the growth of this segment further.
Read full story»Ophthalmology in India: How the field is advancing with time…

According to various reports, of every seven Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital in India, one is an eye hospital. This signifies how India is emerging as a global eye care destination. Advances in medicine and ophthalmology are marvelous. Let us take a look at how the field has progressed over a period of time…
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For any company that seeks the opportunity to conduct clinical trials in India it is of great importance that a few things are in place. The regulations laid down by the law need to be followed along with the necessary approvals. We discuss the various operational deficiencies faced in India today.
The clinical research industry has taken a huge leap in Indian healthcare. To ensure that patient safety is the prime focus for clinical trials, laws and regulations need to be streamlined and adhered to. Experts take on whether the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is doing a good job at regulating clinical trials in India?
Lean management for long was believed to be effective only in manufacturing industries. However, today the concept has been successfully implemented in non-manufacturing sectors as well, including healthcare.
The dramatic changes in rupee value affect the billion dollar medical equipment industry. While it proves beneficiary to some it is a bane to many. Let us find out its impact on the current scenario.
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