Centre ask States not to partner with Philip Morris-led anti-smoking group Medical Dialogues Bureau2 July 2019 9:15 AM ISTIndia's federal health ministry has sent a letter, dated June 24, to chief secretaries of all states, saying they should not partner with FSFW and...
Akshay Kumar joins fitness tech startup GOQii as investor, strategic advisor Farhat Nasim1 July 2019 3:43 PM ISTNEW DELHI: The 'Khiladi' of Bollywood Akshay Kumar has recently invested an undisclosed amount in GOQii, a fitness technology venture that offers a...
Medtronic completes acquisition of Titan Spine Farhat Nasim30 Jun 2019 9:16 AM ISTThe acquisition of Titan Spine strengthens Medtronic Inc’s position as a leading innovator in procedural solutions for spine surgery.Dublin: Medtronic...
USFDA Warning: Medtronic recalls insulin pumps over cybersecurity vulnerabilities Medical Dialogues Bureau29 Jun 2019 1:49 PM ISTThe recalled pumps are Medtronic's MiniMed 508 insulin pump and MiniMed Paradigm series insulin pumps. Medtronic is unable to adequately update the...
Historic ban of e-cigarette sales: San Francisco becomes first major US city to do so Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Jun 2019 9:15 AM ISTThe ordinance says e-cigarette products sold in shops or online in San Francisco would need approval by federal health authorities, which none...
No formal warning issued from AIIMS regarding adverse effects of e-cigarettes: Minister informs Parliament Medical Dialogues Bureau23 Jun 2019 10:15 AM ISTIn response to a question on whether AIIMS has issued any warning regarding harmful effects of e-cigarettes, he said the premier medical institute has...
MPI beings supplying animal tissue to SCTIMST, medical device industry for making heart valve, wound care patches Farhat Nasim22 Jun 2019 9:30 AM ISTThrough this venture, the Kochi-based MPI would be supported by SCTIMST to attain this unique status, thereby aiding in the development of affordable...
Abbott expands cardiac arrhythmias portfolio in India with launch of advanced mapping catheter Farhat Nasim11 Jun 2019 12:28 PM ISTMumbai: Abbott today announced the launch of its HD grid mapping catheter, which is sensor enabled in India. This product received the USFDA clearance...
USFDA okays marketing of first medical device IB-Stim to treat IBS pain Medical Dialogues Bureau10 Jun 2019 9:45 AM ISTThe IB-Stim is a prescription-only medical device comprised of a small single-use electrical nerve stimulator that is placed behind the patient’s ear....
Global forum to examine use of safer nicotine products Farhat Nasim10 Jun 2019 9:00 AM ISTThe forum will examine the rapidly developing science in relation to nicotine and its use, including policy and regulatory responses.New Delhi: Amid a...
Healthcare Startup Pristyn Care raises Rs 27 crore funding from Sequoia India Medical Dialogues Bureau5 Jun 2019 2:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: Healthcare delivery startup Pristyn Care Monday said it has raised USD 4 million (about Rs 27.7 crore) in funding from Sequoia...
QCO for medical device regulation to raise cost without covering all aspects of Patient Safety: MTaI Medical Dialogues Bureau2 Jun 2019 10:40 AM ISTKolkata: Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), which represents research-based medical technology companies in manufacturing, R&D and...
