Govt invites proposals to cut import dependence in medical devices

June 29: The government has invited proposals from industry, startups, academic institutions, research organisations, and innovators to reduce India’s dependence on imported medical devices and strengthen the country’s domestic manufacturing ecosystem. The initiative aims to identify practical solutions that can accelerate indigenous production, promote innovation, and address critical technology gaps…

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How Artificial Intelligence is Quietly Transforming Healthcare for Better, Faster, and Safer Care

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in healthcare—it is already reshaping how diseases are detected, how treatments are planned, and how hospitals operate every day. From early diagnosis to personalised medicine, AI is helping doctors work faster, reduce errors, and deliver more focused patient care. What makes…

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India Reviews Residual Shelf-Life Norms for Imported Pharmaceuticals

New Delhi, June 26: The government has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed framework concerning residual shelf-life requirements for imported pharmaceutical products, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory clarity and ensure the availability of quality medicines in the country. The consultation exercise aims to review…

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India Launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 for Travellers from Ebola-Affected Countries

New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a digital health declaration system for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, to strengthen public health screening and border preparedness. The upgraded platform will require travellers from identified high-risk countries to submit health and travel details online before…

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New Peer-Reviewed Study Published Ahead of World Vitiligo Day Demonstrates Improved Outcomes When GliSODin® Is Combined With Targeted Phototherapy

Research Published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine Shows Significant Improvements in Repigmentation and Quality of Life for Patients With Localized Vitiligo PARIS, France, June 25: New clinical research published in the peer-reviewed journal Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine demonstrates that combining oral gliadin-protected superoxide dismutase (GP-SOD), the patented antioxidant technology behind GliSODin®, with targeted…

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Toray Develops Breakthrough Hydrophilic Coating for Contact Lenses and Other Silicone-Based Medical Devices

Tokyo, Japan, June 24: Toray Industries, Inc. announced today that it has developed an innovative hydrophilic coating that enhances the wettability of silicone materials by more than 20 times. This breakthrough enables silicone to achieve durable hydrophilicity, opening new possibilities for contact lenses and a broad range of medical device applications.…

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