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Significant growth in non-communicable diseases across India: Apollo report

A latest report on the health scenario in India on Friday indicated a significant growth in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the nation and said the country was witnessing fastest rise in cancer cases. On average, atleast one in three Indians today were pre-diabetic, two in three were pre-hypertensive and one in 10 were depressed, the 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals' flagship Health of Nation Report on World Health Day 2024, said. The report sheds light on the concerning rise of NCDs in India, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues, all of which significantly impact the nation's overall health, the hospital said in a release here. Particularly alarming was the escalating incidence of cancer in India compared to global rates, making India the "cancer capital of the world," it said. The annual report predicted a potential surge in healthcare burdens due to conditions such as pre-diabetes, pre-hypertension, and mental health

A malignant concern: India is fast emerging world's cancer capital

The report sheds light on the concerning rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues

Madhu Sasidhar appointed as president & CEO of Apollo's hospital division

Prior to joining Apollo, Sasidhar held various roles at Cleveland Clinic, including President of Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital

Apollo Hospitals Group launches emergency medical centre in Ayodhya

The Apollo Hospitals Group on Monday announced the launch of a state-of-the-art multi-specialty emergency medical centre at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi pilgrimage site in Ayodhya. Talking about the advanced services of the centre, Apollo Hospitals Group Chairman Dr Pratap C. Reddy said that a wide range of better medical services will be available in the centre. These range from basic first aid to medical emergency services, including heart attack and stroke, he said, according to a statement issued by the hospital. Dr Reddy also said that the centre will also have 24x7 critical care support and ICU backup for both adults and children. The construction work of this hospital will start soon. According to the statement, online super specialty consultation will be available at the centre through the latest telemedicine technology. Through this, the patient's access to specialists will become very easy. The Emergency Medical Center will be constructed in an area of approximately 5,000

Apollo Hospitals introduces ZAP-X radiosurgery platform for brain tumors

Traditional brain surgeries last three to four hours, ZAP-X completes treatment within a single session lasting no more than 30 minutes, John R Adler, founder and CEO of Zap Surgical said

Max, Fortis, Apollo: Why are hospital stocks bleeding in a firm market?

Nifty Healthcare has outperformed Nifty50 and some individual healthcare stocks have doubled investor wealth in FY24

Max Health, Fortis, Apollo slump up to 9% as SC warns slapping CGHS rates

Medanta, Rainbow Children Medicare, Shalby, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare and newly listed GPT Healthcare fell 2-8 per cent in intra-day trade on BSE

Hospital expansion, new business scale-up to drive gains for Apollo

While overall revenues saw a 13.8% growth Y-o-Y at Rs 4,850 cr, the hospital segment saw a growth of 12% at Rs 2,463 cr

Apollo Hospitals Q3 results: Profit rises marginally to Rs 245 crore

The hospital chain operator's consolidated net profit rose 59% to Rs 245 crore ($29.5 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31, beating analysts' average estimate of Rs 240 crore, as per LSEG data

Apollo Hospitals plans to invest Rs 3,000 cr, add 2,000 beds in 3 years: MD

Free cash flows will enable health care chain to grow, says Suneeta Reddy

Apollo Hospitals' operator rejects allegations of illegal kidney transplant

UK's Telegraph newspaper reported on Saturday that Apollo was embroiled in a "cash for kidneys" racket in which impoverished people from Myanmar were being enticed to sell their organs for profit

Cash-for-kidneys scam: Ministry orders inquiry against Apollo Hospitals

According to the Telegraph report, poor people from Myanmar "are being flown" to the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi to sell "their kidneys to rich Burmese patients"

Cash-for-kidney scam: Notto orders investigation against Apollo hospital

The National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (NOTTO) under the Union Health Ministry has ordered an inquiry into allegations of cash-for-kidney scam against Indraprastha Apollo hospital, official sources said Tuesday. Director of NOTTO, Dr Anil Kumar has written to Principal Secretary (Health) in the Delhi government to get the matter examined, take appropriate action according to provisions of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) 1994 and furnish an action taken report within a week. Dr Kumar has given reference to a media report alleging involvement of Apollo Hospital, Delhi and Dr Sandeep Guleria in running a kidney racket in which impoverished people from Myanmar are being enticed to sell their organs for profit. "The report highlights that such activities may be taking place posing serious threat to health and well-being of vulnerable individuals. As per Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 CHAPTER IV, Section 13(3)

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Stocks to Watch on Monday, November 13, 2023: Shares of Protean eGov Technologies will list on the bourses today

F&O Trading: Adopt Bull Spread strategy on Apollo Hospital

Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities recommends to Buy Apollo Hospital 5400 CALL and simultaneously sell 5600 CALL of the November series.

Apollo Hospitals Q2 profit up 14% to Rs 4,846.9 cr on better patient flows

Apollo looking for another Greenfield hospital in Mumbai is not reported

Healthcare to metals sectors: Finding the discount sweet spot in Nifty50

Over 50% of benchmark index components defy highs

Breast cancer strikes younger Indian women at an alarming rate: Study

A striking 25 per cent of breast cancer cases among Indian women occurred at the age of 39 years or younger

Apollo Health targets high-end customers with new 'boutique' hospitals

According to Apollo's Q1FY2024 results, both Spectre and Cradle Royale showed a combined in-patient Average Revenue Per Patient of Rs 2.12 lakh

Don't miss a beat: Heart ailments in young women on the rise, shows data

Digital healthcare platform Practo saw a 215 per cent increase in total consultations related to cardiovascular health