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Jan Aushadhi Kendras Expand Across India From 84 In 2014 To More Than 19,200 In 2026
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) From around 84 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 2014, the network has grown to more than 19,200 Kendras across the country in 2026, making quality generic medicines accessible at affordable prices to millions of citizens, the government said on Wednesday.
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India's Medical Devices Market Is Set To Hit $50 Billion By 2030
India's medical devices industry is projected to surge to $50.1 billion by 2030.
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Unlicensed Medical Devices Worth Rs 1.70 Lakh Meant For Patients Seized In Telangana
In a major crackdown that has raised serious concerns over patient safety, officials in Telangana busted an unlicensed medical device manufacturing unit operating at the Medical Devices Park in Sangareddy district, seizing illegal stock
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Current Heart Attack Screening Tools Miss 45% People At Risk, Claims New Study
The cardiac screening tools used currently may be missing out 45 per cent of people at actual risk of heart attacks, according to a new study.
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Current Heart Attack Screening Tools Miss 45% People At Risk, Claims New Study
The cardiac screening tools used currently may be missing out 45 per cent of people at actual risk of heart attacks, according to a new study.
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IIT Madras Patents Affordable, Painless Glucose Monitor For Diabetics
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have patented a cost-effective, user-friendly, and minimally invasive glucose monitoring device for diabetes patients, officials said on Wednesday.
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India-UK Trade Deal To Ease Access For Domestic Medical Devices In Britain
The India-UK trade pact has incorporated a mutual recognition agreement framework to facilitate smoother entry of medical devices certified by domestic regulatory agencies into the British market, an official said on Tuesday.
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Recyclable Stretchable Plastic Developed with 3D Printing for Multiple Uses
Princeton University researchers have developed a new 3D printed plastic material that is stretchable, flexible, and recyclable. Using thermoplastic elastomers and thermal annealing, the material can be tailored to different mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications in soft robotics, medical devices, prosthetics, and more. The cost...
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World’s First Nuclear-Powered Diamond Battery Can Power Devices for Millennia
The world’s first nuclear-powered battery has been developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, offering an incredible lifespan of thousands of years. Using carbon-14, a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 5,730 years, embedded within a diamond structure, the battery generates energy without requiring motion or maintenance. Short-ra...
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Medical Device Industry Opposes Import Of Refurbished Medical Devices
Medical device industry associations on Friday attacked the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change for allowing the import of refurbished and pre-owned medical devices into the country.
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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High Court Upholds Centre's Decision To Include All Medical Devices As Drugs
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to include all medical devices within the ambit of "drug" under the law regulating drugs and cosmetics.
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Medical Device Park To Come Up On 350-Acre Land Near Noida Airport
A medical device park would come up in an area of 350 acres along the Yamuna Expressway and just 3.5 km away from the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, officials said on Monday.
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Top Syringe Maker Asks PM Modi To Lift Factory Shutdown Order
India's largest syringe and needle manufacturer has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke an order to suspend production, part of a broader factory shutdown imposed by a state regulator to curb heavy pollution in the region.
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Centre Forms Panel To Frame New Law For Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical Devices
The government has constituted an eight-member panel to frame a new law for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. The panel is being headed by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr VG Somani.
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Jan Aushadhi Kendras Expand Across India From 84 In 2014 To More Than 19,200 In 2026
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) From around 84 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 2014, the network has grown to more than 19,200 Kendras across the country in 2026, making quality generic medicines accessible at affordable prices to millions of citizens, the government said on Wednesday.
-
India's Medical Devices Market Is Set To Hit $50 Billion By 2030
India's medical devices industry is projected to surge to $50.1 billion by 2030.
-
Unlicensed Medical Devices Worth Rs 1.70 Lakh Meant For Patients Seized In Telangana
In a major crackdown that has raised serious concerns over patient safety, officials in Telangana busted an unlicensed medical device manufacturing unit operating at the Medical Devices Park in Sangareddy district, seizing illegal stock
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Current Heart Attack Screening Tools Miss 45% People At Risk, Claims New Study
The cardiac screening tools used currently may be missing out 45 per cent of people at actual risk of heart attacks, according to a new study.
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Current Heart Attack Screening Tools Miss 45% People At Risk, Claims New Study
The cardiac screening tools used currently may be missing out 45 per cent of people at actual risk of heart attacks, according to a new study.
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IIT Madras Patents Affordable, Painless Glucose Monitor For Diabetics
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have patented a cost-effective, user-friendly, and minimally invasive glucose monitoring device for diabetes patients, officials said on Wednesday.
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India-UK Trade Deal To Ease Access For Domestic Medical Devices In Britain
The India-UK trade pact has incorporated a mutual recognition agreement framework to facilitate smoother entry of medical devices certified by domestic regulatory agencies into the British market, an official said on Tuesday.
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Recyclable Stretchable Plastic Developed with 3D Printing for Multiple Uses
Princeton University researchers have developed a new 3D printed plastic material that is stretchable, flexible, and recyclable. Using thermoplastic elastomers and thermal annealing, the material can be tailored to different mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications in soft robotics, medical devices, prosthetics, and more. The cost...
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World’s First Nuclear-Powered Diamond Battery Can Power Devices for Millennia
The world’s first nuclear-powered battery has been developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, offering an incredible lifespan of thousands of years. Using carbon-14, a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 5,730 years, embedded within a diamond structure, the battery generates energy without requiring motion or maintenance. Short-ra...
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Medical Device Industry Opposes Import Of Refurbished Medical Devices
Medical device industry associations on Friday attacked the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change for allowing the import of refurbished and pre-owned medical devices into the country.
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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High Court Upholds Centre's Decision To Include All Medical Devices As Drugs
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to include all medical devices within the ambit of "drug" under the law regulating drugs and cosmetics.
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Medical Device Park To Come Up On 350-Acre Land Near Noida Airport
A medical device park would come up in an area of 350 acres along the Yamuna Expressway and just 3.5 km away from the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, officials said on Monday.
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Top Syringe Maker Asks PM Modi To Lift Factory Shutdown Order
India's largest syringe and needle manufacturer has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke an order to suspend production, part of a broader factory shutdown imposed by a state regulator to curb heavy pollution in the region.
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Centre Forms Panel To Frame New Law For Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical Devices
The government has constituted an eight-member panel to frame a new law for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. The panel is being headed by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr VG Somani.
