Apollo, IIT Chennai join hands for new Lung Failure Treatment

Dr Paul Ramesh Thangaraj, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Chennai and Prof A Subrahamanyam, Department of Semi-conductor Physics, IIT Madras, have developed a method of splitting the water in the blood into hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen thus formed binds to the blood and is delivered to the tissues effectively circumventing the lung. They used thin film technology and developed a nano porous layer of titanium dioxide/indium tin oxide that is only about 50A thick and have used UV light to demonstrate effective oxygenation of human blood for the first time in the world.

(Ref: The Express Healthcare October 2007)

DBT Partners With NIH To Develop Low-Cost Medical Technologies

The Department of Biotechnology has entered into a bilateral agreement with the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), part of the National Institute of Health (NIH), US, to develop low-cost healthcare technology.

It is learnt that the agreement is based on a commitment to improve the health and well being of the people of both countries by encouraging collaborations and cooperation on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies.

The agreement will cover areas such al low-cost innovations in X-ray technology, nanotechnology-based biosensors, point-of-care diagnostic technologies, telehealth and telecommunication technologies and neonatal health technologies.

Commenting on the agreement, M K Bhan, director, DBT, said, "Developing low-cost health technologies that are unique in design to be affordable and useable in disease prevention and management is high priority in India.

(Ref: The Chronicle Pharmabiz dated October 25, 2007)

Pacific Healthcare Comes To Mumbai

Pacific Cosmetic Medical and Dental Centre, a leading healthcare group headquartered in Singapore opened in Mumbai on September 27th, 2007. Expanding to other Asian counties like Hong Kong, China, India and Vietnam, the centre aims at integrated cosmetic and dental service that is synonymous with excellence, compassion and professionalism. The centre in Mumbai is headed by Dr. Abhijit Desai, Cosmetic Dermatologist.

"We aim to improve all aspects of your well being and health by offering a full range of premium medical, surgical and dental services, using up-to-date technology delivered with the best possible personalised care", said Dr. Desai.

Pacific Cosmetic Medical and Dental Centre is a first-of-its kind centre to provide the most advanced cosmetic treatments in dermatology, cosmetic surgery and dentistry. Thus making it very convenient for people to have their solutions  from the specialists under one roof. Its integrated network of cosmetic and dental services allows patients to be treated in multi-disciplinary manner within the centre itself. The Centre housed in a sprawling two level space covering 5,000 sq. ft. is equipped with the latest equipment and technology that meets with global standards and the stringent quality control guidelines.

(Ref: The Modern Medicare dated November 2007)