The Quality Council of India (QCI) is launching a new grading system for private hospitals to enhance transparency, patient trust, and competition in the healthcare sector. This system will help patients—both in India and from abroad—make informed decisions when choosing hospitals based on their performance and services. What is the New Grading System? Hospitals will […]

The Bajaj Group, one of India’s leading conglomerates, is making a big move into healthcare by investing ₹10,000 crore ($1.1 billion) to build a chain of affordable, high-class hospitals across India. This investment will be done in phases to create a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities that focus on quality care at affordable prices. […]

A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that replacing regular salt with potassium-enriched salt can help reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and lower mortality rates. The study was part of the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS) conducted in rural northern China, a region with high stroke recurrence due to excessive sodium intake […]

A recent study published in PLOS ONE highlights a growing concern—excessive screen time is linked to delayed language development in toddlers. Researchers from 20 countries studied 1,878 toddlers (aged 12 to 48 months) and found that toddlers who spent more time in front of screens had lower language scores, while those exposed to books and […]

In a significant step towards improving blood transfusion services, the Kerala Blood Transfusion Council has launched the Rare Blood Donor Registry, a database of donors with rare blood groups. Finding suitable blood matches for rare blood groups is often a major challenge in medical emergencies. This new registry aims to solve this problem by identifying […]

A recent meta-analysis published in the Archives of Dermatological Research highlights the effectiveness and safety of 5% spironolactone for treating acne. This systematic review analyzed 14 studies involving 1,086 participants and found that spironolactone significantly reduces acne severity and lesion count while maintaining an excellent safety profile. Acne vulgaris affects around 9% of the global […]