What exactly is Genome editing? Genome editing is a fast-emerging field with a potential to provide life-changing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. how does it function? Let’s begin by first discussing DNA and genes. DNA is a genetic material that is passed down to us from our parents. long DNA molecules Read More
Today we take things like X-ray imaging or sonography for granted. Imagine a life where such technique did not exist and doctors had to treat patients without an image of fracture. Evolution of imaging techniques in diagnostics has revolutionized the medical field by improving disease diagnosis, treatment guidance, and monitoring. Diagnostic imaging, also called medical Read More
Nanomedicine is a branch of nanotechnology that focuses on the use of nano-sized particles and devices for medical applications, including diagnostics and targeted drug delivery along with the production of new therapeutic materials (1) . To understand nanotechnology, one has to start with developing an understanding nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the study and manipulation of matter Read More
Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for 17.9 million deaths per year, with that figure expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030. (1,2) An electronic cardiograph machine, also known as an ECG machine, is a common medical device used to record and monitor the electrical impulse generated Read More
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fourth Union Budget on Tuesday, with a focus on the healthcare sector in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic. She began her speech announcing the Budget by emphasising the importance of strengthening the healthcare sector. “We are in the midst of the Omicron wave, and the rapidity of our Read More
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores hearing to a certain extent. It’s an excellent alternative for those who have significant hearing loss as a result of inner-ear injury or defect. A cochlear implant, unlike hearing aids, bypasses damaged parts of the ear to transfer sound signals to the hearing (auditory) nerve. A Read More
Much of the technology that humans have developed and will continue to develop stems from a desire to go beyond our natural abilities. Computers, for example, were designed to perform mathematical calculations at speeds far exceeding those of even the most brilliant minds. In the sixty years that robots have existed, they have been slowly Read More
First reports of a new fast spreading virus started coming in early 2020 and everyone became familiar with the picture of a ball shaped virus with lots of spikes on its surface. Several of its variants grabbed headlines including alfa variant and gamma variant. In the middle of 2021 life started coming back to normal, Read More
Our homes are designed to provide us shelter and most of us are spending much more time indoors than previous generations. On an average, the Indian population spends around 80%-90% of their time in an indoor environment. (1) This is exactly why we need to pay much more attention to indoor air quality. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Read More
Global healthcare sector is projected to reach $11,908.9 billion by next year, as per a report published by Business Wire. (1) India is a nation full of opportunities. The country is set to become one of the leading destinations for the medical care and medical devices sector. The Indian healthcare sector is extremely diversified and Read More