RAMAIAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES NOVEL INTRA-OPERATIVE RADIATION THERAPY (IORT).

 In a stride towards advancing health care in India,Ramaiah Memorial Hospital,Bengaluru,a leading multi speciality Hospital announced a major feat in Cancer Care by successfully conducting Two Breast conservation Cancer surgeries by using Intra Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) with an IORT X-Ray Device to tumours and tumours bed following surgical resection in a single sitting. Thus achieves significant advancement in Cancer treatment to enhance quality of life for the patients.

As per the National Cancer Registry under ICMR- NCDIR,Female Breast Cancer (FBC) is the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality in India and accounted for 13.5% of all new cancer cases and 10% of all cancer related deaths, Infact, breast cancer is the common form of cancer in India & accounts for 25-32% of all female cancers in cities like  Delhi,Mumbai,Chennai,Bengaluru & Ahmedabad.The projected  total cancer burden in India is expected to reach 29.8 mn DALY's (Diability Adjusted Life Years) in 2025.

IORT as a radiation therapy aids in replacing multiple weeks of post surgery traditional radiation therapy. Dr.K.Harish,Director,Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences & Dr.Kirthi Koushik A.S.,HOD & Senior Consultant -Dept.of Radiation Oncology, Ramaiah Insitute of of Oncosciences under Ramaiah Memorial Hospital said,"  the surgical and & Radiation team performed Breast Conservation Surgery and  IORT procedures on Two breast cancer patients .In these Two cases,Ramaiah Memorial Hospital demonstrated the transformative impact of IORT. Intra Operative Radiation Therapy has several benefits over other radiation therapies".

The benefits of IORT are : 1.Precise Dose Delivery. 2.Sparing of normal tissues.3.Improved quality of life.4.Patient convenience. 5.Lower Costs to patients. 6.Saves Time.7.Fewer treatment sessions. 8.Less damage to surrounding tissues.9.lower risk of side effects.

IORT is used in a wide variety of sites such as breast cancers,locally advanced & recurrent rectal cancer,retroperitoneal sarcomas,soft tissues sarcomas,pancreatic cancer,gynecological cancers & genito urinary cancers.

Dr.M.R.Jayaram,Chairman,Gokula Education  Foundation &  Gokula education Foundation ( Medical) said," It is indeed a moment of pride for Ramaiah Memorial Hospital that our clinical experts have achieved such a marvelous feat in cancer cure."

IORT emerges as a promising option for select breast cancer cases,offering radiation therapy in tandem during surgery & minimizing need for prolonged external beam radiation therapy.

DISH TV REVOLUTIONIZES ENTERTAINMENT WITH "DISHTV SMART+" SERVICES,OFFERING TV & OTT ON ANY SCREEN,ANYWHERE.

 DISH TV,has taken a path breaking initiative to redefine the entertainment experience in India.The leading DTH Provider in a first-of-its-kind move has announced its ground breaking proposition  "DishTV Smart+".DishTV is the first in the industry to offer built in OTT Services along with linear TV subscriptions to all its customers. Customers have the flexibility to choose from amongst popular apps. Dish TV Smart+ service offers a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem with content,devices,and offers to ensure accessibility on"Any Screen,Any where"without any additional cost thus empowering customers to tailor their viewing experience.

Commenting on the new proposition,Mr.Manoj Dobhal,CEO,Dish TV India Ltd., said,"In a market, flooded with options,we aim to simplify their choices by offering a holistic and complete entertainment solution.We firmly believe that both traditional television and OTT platforms are indispensable in today's age,and with our new proposition,we aim to reaffirm their equal importance. With "DishTV Smart + services,we are catering to all needs of modern Indian family,staying true to our motto-Naye Bharat ka smart connection" .

Mr.Sugato Banerji,Business Head DishTV India said," As a brand,we prioritize staying ahead of trends & adapting to evolving audience preferences .Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our strategy,and we are committed to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that cater to their diverse preferences & lifestyles".

Actress Ms.Shraddha Das unveiled DishTV Smart+ Services at the event today.

SPARSH GROUP OF HOSPITALS UNVEILS 250 BED FACILITY AT YELAHANKA,BENGALURU.

 The SPARSH Group of Hospitals ,one of the multi speciality health care providers in Karnataka,has launched its new cutting - edge Super speciality  hospital at Yelahanka,Bengaluru,Karnataka.With an investment of around Rs.250 crores ,the hospital is fully equipped with 250 beds that includes 50+ critical care beds,a dedicated NICU  with 20+ BEDS FOR NEW BORNS,TWO STATE-OF-THE-ART Cath labs and 10 advanced operation theatres to serve patients of all age groups.The Hospital was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr.D.K.Shivkumar,Dy.Chief Minister of Karnataka in the presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Shri.Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji & Dr. Sharan Shivraj Patil,Chairman & Chief Orthopaedic Surgeopn,Sparsh Goup of Hospitals,Bangalore.Other dignitaries who were present were Mr.M.B.Patil,Minister of Infrastructure Development,Mr.S.S,Mallikarjun,Minister of Mines & Geology, Mr. Sharana Basappa,Darshanapur, Minister for SSI & Public Enterprises,Govt.of Karnataka. Mr.Jagadish Shettar, & Mr.Basavaraj Bommai, Former Chief Ministers of Karnataka,Justice, Mr.Shivraj V Patil,Former Judge,Supreme Court of India, and Dr.Shamanur Shivashankarappa,MLA,Davanagere - South. 

Speaking on the occasion,Dr.Sharan Shivraj Patil,Chairman,Sparsh Group of Hospitals,said," at SPARSH,we are committed to practising the art & science of medicine,while upholding our core
values of Faith,Hope & Love".Their slogan is "Touch Of Love" that is SPARSH. This is the SPARSH's 7th hospital in Bengaluru. 

KERALA TRAVEL MART -INDIA'S LARGEST TOURISM BUYER-SELLER MEET.

 

KERALA TRAVEL MART-2024 is India's largest Tourism buyer-seller meet will be held from September 26 To 29, 2024.

Kerala -popularly known as "God's Own Country" has become one of the prominent Tourist destinations in India.Kerala has 4 airports & is well connected by Train & by Road.Kerala has lot to offer for a Tourist be it from India OR from abroad.The backwaters of Kerala is a beauty, one should not miss. 

INDEGENE LIMITED-IPO -TO OPEN ON MAY,06,2024.PRICE BAND FIXED AT Rs.430/-per Equity Share TO Rs.452/- per EQUITY SHARE.

INDEGENE LIMITED: Helps Bio Pharmaceutical,emerging Bio Tech & Medical device Companies to develop products,get them to the market and grow their impact through the life cycle in a more effective,efficient &modern way.The Company's focus is on modernising healthcare operations by applying deep medical science expertise and fit-for-purpose Technology.
To quote Mr.Manish Gupta, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Indegene Ltd., "From our founding days,we focused on building a global differentiated organization,dedicated to cutting edge technology & contemporary practices to modernize healthcare." The Company works at the convergence of Two exciting industries healthcare & Technology.

The Company has 17 offices worldwide.

About the IPO: * Price band fixed at Rs.430/- per equity share to Rs.452/- per equity share of Face value of Rs.2/-each of Indegene Ltd.

* Anchor Investor Bidding date : May,03,2024.

* Bid/offer Opening  date : May,06,2024.

* Bid/Offer Closing Date : May,08,2024.

* Bids can be made for a minimum of 33 equity shares and in multiples of 33 equity shares thereafter.

* The Floor price is 215 times and the Cap price is 226 times the face value of the equity shares.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the fresh issue utilize towards funding the Repayment/prepayment of indebtedness of one of its Material subsidiaries,ILSL Holdings,Inc.funding the capital expenditure requirements of the company and one of its Material Subsidiaries,Indegene Inc.as well as funding the general corporate purposes and inorganic growth.

Listing: The Equity shares offered through the Red Herring Prospectus is proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE.

Merchant Bankers : Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets India Private Ltd.,JP Morgan India Private Ltd., and Nomura Financial Advisory & Securities (India)Private Ltd.,are the book running Lead Managers to the Offer.

The investors are advised to go through the details of the IPO before taking a decision to invest.