medical care

Stent price capping will put patients in jeopardy: Experts

The government`s move to put a price cap on stents, which are used to open up blocked arteries, has drawn flak from the health experts, who believe this will block innovation and put patients in jeopardy.
 

Apr 26, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

Threshold for safe opioid dose should be lower: Study

On average, those who overdosed had been given a prescription higher than 71 percent of those who did not, the study found.

 

Feb 02, 2016, 00:07 AM IST

Runner dies during China marathon

The runner surnamed Yao collapsed just 400 metres from the finish line in the 13.1-mile half marathon race on Saturday.
 

Dec 06, 2015, 17:59 PM IST

Prez stresses on affordable, accessible healthcare for elderly

Citing increase in life expectancy, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday emphasised on providing affordable and accessible medical care for the elderly.

Oct 01, 2015, 15:22 PM IST