Apollo launches breast clinic

Comments: 0 - Date: November 29th, 2008 - Categories: Uncategorized

BANGALORE: Apollo Hospitals on Thursday announced the launch of an exclusive breast clinic for diagnosis treatment and complete management of breast health and issues.


The clinic would not only cater to detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer but also cater to non-cancerous cases. Persons keen in going for cosmetic surgery for augmentation or breast reduction could also avail of the services available in the clinic, said Dr Bapsy, senior consultant oncologist.

The multi-disciplinary breast clinic would offer consultation, diagnosis, treatment and surgery for all breast related issues. It would have oncologists, cosmetic surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, genetic counselors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, Gynaecologists, social worker and nurses.

"Every case will be reviewed by team of doctors giving the patient a benefit of a broad range of specialist opinions. The treatment involves a collective approach ensuring better accuracy and patient recovery time", said Dr Naveen Rao.

The tests on patient will be conducted over the course of just one visit to the clinic. The treatment of options for cancer cases would include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and other innovative treatment procedures available.

"Patients will be counselled and put through rehabilitation programmes", said Dr Anil Kamath, consultant oncologist.One in every 22 Indian women are likely to develop breast related disease during their life time as per the Indian Council of Medical Research, said Dr Bapsy.

However, most women continue to be extremely shy and were reluctant in approaching a doctor with complaints relating to breast related problems.Eighty percent patients came very late due to excessive shyness,the doctor said,adding the clinic would attempt to disseminate information to get women seek faster diagnosis.

NACO pulled up for substandard HIV kits in country

Comments: 0 - Date: November 25th, 2008 - Categories: Uncategorized

NEW DELHI: Ten months after the World Bank published a report alleging rampant fraud and corruption in Indian healthcare projects including supply of sub-standard HIV testing kits, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) in connection with the charges.

NACO will now have to explain the "factual position" with regards to the allegations of sub-standard HIV diagnostic kits supplied by a private player and documents related to investigations by World Bank in the matter.

The CIC issued a show cause notice to NACO, the nodal agency handling HIV control strategies and their implementation in the country, asking it to explain why the maximum fine of Rs 25,000 should not be slapped on the organisation for withholding requisite information when demanded.

Hearing the petition of R Venkataraman, who sought all the documents of related investigations in the matter from NACO, the CIC directed the organisation "to provide the appellant with the DIR report of the World Bank along with the factual position with regard to HIV Kits in India and NACO's recommendations based on the World Bank report".

In January 2008, the World Bank published a report showing rampant fraud and corruption in Indian healthcare projects including supply of sub-standard HIV testing kits.

Appellant Venkataraman stated before commission that both World Bank and NACO were involved with the investigation of complaints against the sub-standard kits and pleaded to provide him the same.

Information Commissioner Annapurna Dixit observed, "This information is being sought very clearly in public interest as cited by the appellant and therefore believes that it has every reason for overriding any apprehension which the Public Authority may have on its disclosure."

Religare Wellness buys pharma retail chain Lifetime

Comments: 0 - Date: November 23rd, 2008 - Categories: Uncategorized

NEW DELHI: Religare Wellness (formerly Fortis Healthworld), the privately-held pharma retail chain owned by Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, has bought 100% stake in Lifetime Healthcare for an undisclosed amount.


Bangalore-based Lifetime Healthcare operates over 70 pharmacy and wellness stores in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune under the LifeKen and Pill & Powder brands.

Though the deal value stands undisclosed, sources intermediating in the deal say, it is a cash-plus-stock transaction. The promoters of Lifetime Healthcare will get a small minority stake of Religare Wellness in the future.

Formed in 2005 by two entrepreneurs MC Kini and A Suryanarayanan, Lifetime Healthcare had received funding worth Rs 40 crore in 2006 from the Mody family, who own pharma company JB Chemicals. Following this, it had charted out nationwide expansion plans.

Religare Wellness CEO Sanjeev Chaudhry said, “The shareholders of both Religare Wellness and Lifetime Healthcare believe the deal is a significant step in building of a large-scale, pan-India entity that will lead the wellness retail sector in India.”

The Delhi-based firm is aggressively pursuing expansion by buying out rival firms to compete in the fragmented Rs 33,000-crore domestic drugs retail market. Organised pharmacy chains account for less than 5% of the overall market.

This is the second acquisition by Religare Wellness in the recent times, as it expands presence across the country. In August, it had acquired Delhi-based company CRS retail which had around 40 stores.

With the latest acquisition, Religare Wellness will have around 200 retail outlets across the country. Speaking on behalf of the promoters, senior group executive Sunil Godhwani said, “As a group we have a significant understanding of both the retail and wellness space which we shall leverage effectively going forward.

Medical machines online for smooth medical activities

Comments: 0 - Date: November 22nd, 2008 - Categories: Uncategorized

Medical machines online are able to carry durable used and refurbished medical equipments. Some of such machines are EKG/ECG machines, patient monitors, dental equipment, defibrillators, blood analysis, ultrasound equipment etc.


Used medical equipment helps in the healthcare by cutting costs. Opening up a new medical proactive one can be quite extremely costly. Used medical equipments are generally refurnished and recycled. Buying refurnished and used medical equipments can save you a lot of money and keep you safe from overspending or falling into the debt. Even if it is used it is check tested and guaranteed to work.


While purchasing used medical machines it must be seen that they are in the proper working condition and you are purchasing them form a company that has best interest at heart. Often you find some companies that seek for help to start up health care facilities and they put the prices of their medical machinery at unbelievable prices. With these companies you like to do the business more because they are more concerned about the cause rather than the money. So companies with the prime motive of people’s good health in the forefront are likely to have your best interest in mi9nd to achieve the same goals.


EKG machines prove to be an asset to your practice. These machines are quite helpful in ascertaining whether a heart attack is occurring or has recently occurred. A patient who experience heart attacks has symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea and advised to lie on the examination table. Electroieda placed in various points of his body in order to father the information needed for EKG to create a graph of the heart activity. An EKG measures the strength and timing of your electrical signal and causes the muscle to squeeze and pump the blood throughout body. This test does not take more than twenty minutes and is often painless.


Ordering of medical products online is quick, discreet and quite affordable rather than purchasing supplies through traditional retailers. Generally patients who live at home depend on certain equipments and supplies to help them get their medicines in the day. IT is through these supplies that often allow them to continue living at home without having to engage for nursing home care.


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Medical supplies are nice source to smoothed medical activities. Online ordering of medical products helps the regular patients to get the products smoothly and conveniently. EKG machines are quite helpful for checking heart attacks. Buying used medical equipment can save you a lot of money.

Showers bring a grace in your bathroom

Comments: 0 - Date: November 22nd, 2008 - Categories: Uncategorized

These days it has become easier to upgrade your house into a five star hotel. As every one like to on vacation and stay in the gorgeous and luxurious hotel, so why not have the comfort, relaxation and style at home.


Steam showers are the most recent resource for using water. The wetness and heat of such showers is approximately 115 degrees and provide hundred percent humidity that proves extremely healthy for your skin. These are helpful in opening and cleaning pores and allow relaxing and repairing of the facial muscles by themselves. People generally experience the favorite part of their gym session in the end. In the end part they try to relax in the soothing stream shower part. That allots their body to unwind and relax. If this entire product is available at your home, it will open your mind to a new world of relaxation that would include clearer skin by the wonder of waters from stream showers. This will broaden your thinking under the right circumstances.


Shower columns which are installable easily and affordable are available in diverse options and features. You can select a large top head, a hand held shower and a plain head. You can also increase your spa experience further by choosing adjustable body massage jets. Most people prefer shower temperature at very specific temperatures, they are also offered with individual water level controls. There are also hydrotherapy options along with shelves mirrors and accessory compartments.


Another feature is the shower stalls that bring a touch of style to your bathroom. Bathroom shower stalls come in all kinds of stylish designs that suits with bathroom of all sizes and themes. In case you are planning to revamp your bathroom, installing a shower stall could be a great way to give the modern new and sleep image to the whole room along with the practical function it offers. With the busy lifestyle these days taking a quick shower is more favorable option rather than waiting for the bathtub to fill. So in smaller bathrooms it is quite possible to find a space for a corner shower stall.


In modern times showers are made from attractive and durable materials like acrylic or tempered glass and fiberglass. Not only the shower looks great and brings a luxury touch to your bathroom but from utility point of view also it is designed for many years to use. Such showers are made to be low maintenance and easy to clean In case you have particular view in mind you can look of the custom made showers choosing between the options of color, molded or echoed class or that option that makes your bathroom a new look.


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These days showers are made form attractive and durable materials like acrylic and fiberglass that gives a new look to your bathroom. Steam showers are the most recent for using water. The shower column is also affordable in diverse options and installable easily. Along with these there is another feature that is shower stalls that brings touch of style to your bathroom.

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