IOACON 2012 – Dec 2012

Dr. Arun Bal is one of the most prominent diabetologists in India. He is a diabetic foot surgeon at Raheja Hospital, Mumbai. He is also the President of Diabetic Foot Society of India. The following Q&A dates back to 2007; however the issues addressed are equally relevant today.   Q I am a 55 year-old…

Varicose Vein Stockings are meant to be worn throughout the day, to get the maximum benefit. Sometimes patients have difficulty complying with this requirement due to the discomfort of wearing the stocking for a long time. Varicose Vein stockings were originally made in Europe. Nylon yarn was used for this purpose since in the colder…

The nationwide AIOCD (All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists) set for March 28 has been postponed until after the General Elections. But it still continued in some states like UP and Bihar. The main demand is to empower retail shop owners with more than two years of experience to dispense drugs. This is in…

Dynamic Techno Medicals participated in the Indian Orthopedic Association Conference (IOACON) at Agra from 3rd to 8th December. The event was a great success with about 150 stalls and 2500 participants. The organizing secretary was Dr Sanjay Chaturvedi.

ET has an interesting article by Karan Singh, a partner in the Healthcare practice at Bain. He estimates that by 2020, there will be 450 million people in the Urban Mass Market (other than the urban affluent). The estimated healthcare spend of this urban market is Rs 200,000 crores. He also recommends a less stringent…

Today, the Indian Cabinet has approved 100% FDI in Medical Devices in India. Till now, FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in this sector required FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board) approval. The need for FIPB approval led to long delays in getting foreign funding. The definition of a Medical Device is broad and includes  “instrument, apparatus, appliance, implant, reagent,…