The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched indigenous robotic technologies, Project Vimana and Project Operion, designed to perform life-saving surgeries on the battlefield, potentially revolutionising emergency care for injured security personnel.
A London-based surgeon of Indian origin has made medical history by successfully completing the UK's first remote robotic surgeries on patients in Gibraltar, approximately 2,400 km away.
'Artificial Intelligence-assisted surgery is expected to shape the future of operating theatres in India.'
Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences claimed on Wednesday that they carried out the world's first robotic surgery to remove a tumour in the bladder which was leading to hypertension in the patient.
'Healthcare costs in India rise by 10 to 14% annually, causing treatment costs to double roughly every 5-7 years.'
Researchers at IIT have developed a novel and cost-effective method for tracking surgical instruments in 3D using standard 2D video, potentially improving the precision and accessibility of minimally invasive surgeries.
Dr Tejas Patel from Akshardham in Gandhinagar showed the world how it is done.
According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals' annual report for 2024-25, India imported medical devices worth $8.1 billion, while exports stood at $3.7 billion in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24)
United States President Donald John Trump signs the funding bill to end the US government shutdown at the White House, November 12, 2025
'As we get older, our health risks increase, and this makes health insurance significantly more expensive for seniors.'
Developed in Bristol and Essex, the robots are being designed to do rescue work, clear sewers and become human companions.
The procedure, however, would cost around Rs 75,000-100,000 more than conventional angioplasty.
Doctors say robots reduce fatigue and give them greater precision.
'Go for a base cover of Rs 10 lakh and then buy a super top-up of Rs 90 lakh.'
'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: a routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.'
'Our priority remains brownfield expansion, and in the next few years, we plan to increase our capacity to around 6,000 beds.'
The habit, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, is putting increased strain on the rectal area, leading to painful conditions that often require medical intervention.
The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as key obstacles for US businesses.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to improve your lifestyle and keep your kidneys healthy.
Consider a combination of a base policy and a super top-up policy.
If you still believe that real-world robots are benign, used as pets or to handle micro-surgeries and help human beings with domestic tasks like cleaning and maintenance or handle dangerous industrial tasks, you may want to think again.
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Purchase health insurance at an early age, before you incur a disease, as this makes access to health insurance difficult and raises the premium significantly.
'A mid-year review makes the end-of-year financial review manageable and less stressful.'
The academic centrepiece of this initiative will be an integrated dual degree MD-PhD programme aimed at creating a new breed of physician-scientists, who will pursue careers in clinical research to develop new treatments and healthcare solutions, driven by a bench-to-bedside philosophy, a statement said.
The Taj Land's End in Mumbai saw an amazing display of grit and talent on March 20, when it recognised the achievements of 11 people who had overcome their disability and helped others as well.
In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a kidney health specialist at the Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice on how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well.
The robot can have potential uses in invasive surgery and oil well drilling, among other applications, scientists say.
The software, titled '3-D Indiana,' developed by Dr Jerome Kalister, has been referred to the Medical Council of India for tests and approval. Developed by a 20 member-team led by Jerome, the software could help surgeons to perform robotic surgery on the brain, heart and liver pinpointing the precise location of nerves and organ parts.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to take care of your kidneys.
Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday attributed the mushrooming of COVID-19 clusters in the state and spike in cases in the city to students coming from other states, particularly North.
Kidney patients have a reason to cheer as Nadiad - a sleepy town lying between Ahmedabad and Vadodara, would soon have a robot conducting urology surgeries on them.
In a statement in the House, the chief minister said air ambulance service would be started at a cost of Rs 10 crore to transport critical patients to hospitals.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice to improve the health of your kidneys.
The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherits all the vulnerabilities of previous generations which make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks and compromising the security of the entire system.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, tells you how you can take care of your kidneys.
'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'
Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies.
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