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The Kerala High Court has taken a firm step toward transparency in healthcare by upholding a key rule in the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2018. The court has dismissed petitions filed by major medical associations like the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Kerala Private Hospitals Association, which had challenged certain provisions of […]

A groundbreaking DNA test developed by scientists from the University of Cambridge, in partnership with the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) and Cambridge-based startup Tailor Bio, has the potential to revolutionise cancer treatment. Supported by Cancer Research UK, this test predicts whether cancer patients will respond to chemotherapy. How It Works The test examines […]

In a major step toward digitising and strengthening healthcare systems, the Karnataka government has issued a new order requiring all government hospitals to update their medical equipment information on the state’s eProcurement portal. This directive, released on June 24, aims to enhance transparency, streamline procurement processes, improve maintenance tracking, and ensure quicker repairs or replacements […]

Hair loss during chemotherapy is one of the most difficult side effects that cancer patients face, especially for women. But now, there’s good news. HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (HCGMCC) in Nashik has introduced Scalp Cooling Therapy, a technology that helps reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. This blog by The Doctorpreneur Academy explains how this breakthrough […]

In a major step towards making healthcare more accessible and affordable across India, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative—State-Wise Health Insurance Policies. These new insurance plans are tailored to the unique medical needs, healthcare infrastructure, and treatment costs of each Indian state. The idea is simple: one size does not fit all […]

A new study by researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU) offers promising news in the field of early dementia detection. The research suggests that tiny differences in the thickness of the retina between a person’s two eyes—known as inter-eye retinal asymmetry—could be an early and non-invasive indicator of cognitive frailty. What is Cognitive Frailty? Cognitive […]

Amazon India has taken a big leap in healthcare by launching Amazon Diagnostics, a new at-home lab testing service. This marks the completion of its full-stack healthcare offering under Amazon Medical, which already includes Amazon Pharmacy for medicine delivery and Amazon Clinic for virtual doctor consultations. With this launch on June 22, 2025, customers in […]

In a major step towards improving blood transfusion support in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the country’s first-ever national Rare Blood Donor Registry. This new initiative aims to help patients with rare and uncommon blood types, especially those with conditions like thalassemia and sickle cell disease, who need frequent and […]