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IHH Healthcare and Fortis Launch ‘IHH Catalyst’ to Strengthen India’s Healthcare Innovation Ecosystem

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In a major step aligned with the Government of India’s Startup India and innovation-led growth agenda, IHH Healthcare (“IHH”), world’s leading multinational healthcare provider, in partnership with its subsidiary Fortis Healthcare, today announced the launch of ‘IHH Catalyst | Fortis India Edition’, a national healthcare innovation platform designed to accelerate the deployment of patient-centric, technology-enabled solutions across India’s hospital ecosystem.

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Standard Diabetes Test May Mislead Diagnosis and Monitoring in South Asian Populations, New Analysis Warns

Standard Diabetes Test May Mislead Diagnosis and Monitoring in South Asian Populations, New Analysis Warns

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A new evidence-based Viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia highlights that the widely used glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians, particularly in regions with high prevalence of anemia, hemoglobinopathies, and red blood cell enzyme (G6PD) deficiency. Led by Professor Anoop Misra and collaborators, the review questions reliance on HbA1c as a sole diagnostic or monitoring tool for type 2 diabetes in South Asia. HbA1c measurements primarily reflect the glycation of hemoglobin. Any condition that affects the quantity, structure, or lifespan of hemoglobin—such as anemia, hemoglobinopathies, or other red blood cell disorders—can distort HbA1c values and lead to misleading estimates of average blood glucose.

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The Rise of Endourology a Minimal Invasive Procedure in Urological Surgeries; & Things Patients Need to Understand

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**Comment by Dr. Avinash Singh, Urologist (FEBU):**

Endourology and minimally invasive urology have truly transformed the way we treat urological diseases, offering patients safer procedures, faster recovery, and excellent outcomes without the morbidity of large incisions. With advances in endoscopy, lasers, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery, we are now able to manage complex stone disease, cancers, and reconstructive conditions with high precision and minimal discomfort. The myth that minimally invasive stone surgery leaves stones behind is unfounded—stone-free rates consistently exceed 90%, comparable or superior to open surgery. As a urologist trained internationally and currently working at a national transplant centre, I strongly believe that continued innovation, training, and research in minimally invasive techniques will further improve patient care and keep urology at the forefront of surgical excellence.

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India’s Tribal Health Crisis: Battling a Triple Burden Amid Gaps in Access and Care

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Tribal health in India continues to face deep-rooted challenges, shaped by what public health experts describe as a “triple burden of disease”—the simultaneous presence of communicable diseases, widespread malnutrition, and a rising tide of non-communicable diseases.

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Thyroid Awareness Month: Listening to the Body When Hormones Fall Out of Balance

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Thyroid disorders are common in India, yet they often go undiagnosed for years because symptoms develop gradually and are easily mistaken for stress or lifestyle-related fatigue. The thyroid, though a small gland, plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, heart rate, energy levels, and body temperature. Early awareness and timely testing are key to preventing long-term health complications.

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Protecting Cervical Health: Awareness, Screening and Timely Care Can Save Lives

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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to affect thousands of women in India every year. The tragedy is not just in the numbers but in the fact that most cases can be avoided with awareness, timely screening and early treatment. It develops slowly and often begins with persistent infection of the cervix by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a very common virus transmitted through sexual contact. In most women, HPV infections often clear on their own. However, when the infection persists, it can quietly cause abnormal cell changes that may turn cancerous over time if not detected early.

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