Communicable Diseases ( NCDs ) and the threat of global environmental change in Low- and Middle- Income Countries ( LMICs ).
The launch event for the NIHR Global Health Research Centre on NCDs and Environmental Change was held on 17 November 2022 in New Delhi , with presentations by the NIHR policy talks , multi-sectoral panel discussions and research presentations , bringing together researchers , funders community representatives , public health practitioners , policymakers and thought leaders to introduce the Centre ’ s mission . As per Professor Vivekanand Jha , co-lead of the Centre and Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health , India , “ Our Centre will focus on three major challenges at the interface of NCDs and environmental change – air pollution , water salinity and food systems and generate actionable evidence for improving health outcomes and reducing inequities in a costeffective manner .”
SWEDISH MEDTECH MAJOR C-RAD SETS UP INDIA EXPERIENCE CENTER FOR PRECISION RADIOTHERAPY
Swedish med-tech company C-RAD , the global leader in surface guided radiation therapy ( SGRT ) solutions , has established its first-ever Experience Center in India at Faridabad in Delhi-NCR . Set up as a joint project with its India partner Marrsis Disha , the facility will train and upskill clinical professionals in precision radiotherapy . It will offer first-hand experience of C-RAD ’ s SGRT technologies and hands-on opportunities to explore how these can impact outcomes in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy . SGRT is a tattoo-free alternative for patients who require radiation therapy . The technology uses advanced 3D camera technology to track and monitor patient movements during set-up and treatment .
The Experience Center is equipped with C-RAD Catalyst + HD system with complete software suite , including modules for respiratory gating , patient setup and positioning , and motion monitoring . In his comments , Tim Thurn , CEO , C-RAD said , “ Our objective is to create awareness about the importance of accurate patient positioning in advanced radiation therapy . New treatment techniques offer huge potential to give access to stateof-the-art radiation therapy to a larger group of patients and improve the curative effect of treatment while reducing sideeffects .”
NIKON INDIA FORAYS INTO THE INDIAN HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Nikon India has announced its foray into India ’ s healthcare sector through System Product Microscopy business . Nikon , which has had a presence in the
Indian market for over 4 decades through distributors plans to enter India ’ s healthcare sector through System Product Microscopy business ; and aims at facilitating direct sales , service , and distribution for their Microscopy Solutions . The product is targeted at premier research institutes , research centers funded and established by the Govt of India , academic educational institutions , clinical centres i . e . - Hospitals and Medical Research institutes , etc to boost research and development in medicine .
Nikon ’ s newly launched product AXR Point scanning confocal microscope speaks its capability itself which provides “ World ’ s largest Field of View ” of 25mm in one single shot which gives strength researchers to generate most accurate statistical data while imaging . Nikon AX Point Scanning confocal is the “ World ’ s fastest Confocal system in the industry ”, which helps researchers to perform fast Dynamics studies . Nikon ’ s core Microscopy Software NIS Elements provides the perfect solution for researchers by supporting third party products . Additionally , the introduction of “ Artificial Intelligence ” in the software takes care of many challenges from researchers while saving time .
APOLLO LAUNCHES NATIONAL ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM TO PROMOTE RATIONAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS
Apollo , Asia ’ s foremost integrated healthcare services provider today announced the launch of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme ( Apollo ASP ) at a national level . The program will sensitize care providers on Antimicrobial resistance AMR , an issue leading to a public health problem and is today one of humanity ’ s top ten global public health threats .
Dr Prathap C . Reddy , Chairman , Apollo said , “ Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme ( Apollo ASP ) will be the largest program of its kind in the country to promote the rational use of antibiotics to combat the rising burden of antimicrobial resistance ( AMR ), also known as drug resistance in the community . The program will sensitize care providers on AMR , an issue leading to a public health problem and is today one of humanity ’ s top ten global public health threats . Through the Apollo Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme , we aim to optimize the use of antibiotics , turn the tide on AMR , and ensure continued effective treatment of infections for future generations .”
According to Dr Sangita Reddy , Joint Managing Director , Apollo , “ The Apollo Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme or Apollo ASP is being launched across the group to improve antimicrobial use and patient outcomes . Apollo ASP will also support the Government of India ’ s National action plan on the containment of Antimicrobial Resistance ( NAP-AMR ) and ICMR ’ s AMR surveillance and research network ( AMRSN ) to control AMR by empowering doctors to use antibiotics judiciously .”
EDNA-BASED ASSAY TO DETECT INVASIVE CATFISH IN WATERBODIES
The North African Sharptooth catfish is one such species that was illegally introduced in India for aquaculture purposes . Now the species has invaded most freshwater ecosystems . While the
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