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Iran War Impact: Hospital Bills, Medicines Could Soon Cost More In India
India's medical devices and pharma sectors import a large share of raw materials, active ingredients and specialised components
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No More Expensive Treatments? Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Cells Inside Body
Researchers at the University of California have developed a method to engineer cancer-fighting T cells that bypasses costly lab procedures.
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Want To Get A New Health Insurance? Experts Share Checklist Of What Makes A Health Insurance Plan Top Rated
Choosing health insurance should focus on coverage effectiveness during claims, not just low premiums, to avoid financial risks in emergencies.
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Staff Shortages, Drug Supply Issues: Expert Panel Finds Gaps In Healthcare Services In Delhi
A report tabled by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Delhi Assembly has highlighted multiple systemic issues, from shortages of doctors and paramedical staff to irregular drug supply and overcrowded hospitals.
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Chennai Man Shocked After Clinic Charges Rs 9,900 For Fever Treatment: "Absolutely Not Worth It"
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the high cost of corporate healthcare in India and the necessity of extensive diagnostic testing for minor illnesses.
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GLP-1 Users Often Restart Medication After Stopping, Finds Study; What Exactly Happens After Quitting?
The study found that a significant portion of patients who discontinued the drug actually went back to treatment within a year.
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Hospital Bill Drops From $1,100 To $618 After Patient Asks For Receipt
A patient saved Rs 44,000 by requesting an itemised bill that revealed duplicate and incorrect charges at a regional hospital.
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The Lancet Reports A Boom In Fake Obesity Drugs: What You Need To Know
A new Lancet report pinpoints that a boom in counterfeit obesity drugs is taking place. Here is what you need to know about the dangers that these drugs pose and why following the properly established medical guidance is key to being safe.
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Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
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Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
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Iran War Impact: Hospital Bills, Medicines Could Soon Cost More In India
India's medical devices and pharma sectors import a large share of raw materials, active ingredients and specialised components
-
No More Expensive Treatments? Scientists Create Cancer-Fighting Cells Inside Body
Researchers at the University of California have developed a method to engineer cancer-fighting T cells that bypasses costly lab procedures.
-
Want To Get A New Health Insurance? Experts Share Checklist Of What Makes A Health Insurance Plan Top Rated
Choosing health insurance should focus on coverage effectiveness during claims, not just low premiums, to avoid financial risks in emergencies.
-
Staff Shortages, Drug Supply Issues: Expert Panel Finds Gaps In Healthcare Services In Delhi
A report tabled by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Delhi Assembly has highlighted multiple systemic issues, from shortages of doctors and paramedical staff to irregular drug supply and overcrowded hospitals.
-
Chennai Man Shocked After Clinic Charges Rs 9,900 For Fever Treatment: "Absolutely Not Worth It"
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the high cost of corporate healthcare in India and the necessity of extensive diagnostic testing for minor illnesses.
-
GLP-1 Users Often Restart Medication After Stopping, Finds Study; What Exactly Happens After Quitting?
The study found that a significant portion of patients who discontinued the drug actually went back to treatment within a year.
-
Hospital Bill Drops From $1,100 To $618 After Patient Asks For Receipt
A patient saved Rs 44,000 by requesting an itemised bill that revealed duplicate and incorrect charges at a regional hospital.
-
The Lancet Reports A Boom In Fake Obesity Drugs: What You Need To Know
A new Lancet report pinpoints that a boom in counterfeit obesity drugs is taking place. Here is what you need to know about the dangers that these drugs pose and why following the properly established medical guidance is key to being safe.
-
Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
-
Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
