Author Archives: Kumar Jeetendra

The global medical tourism market size is expected to reach USD 179.6 billion by 2026

: 16-Mar-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

The global medical tourism market size is expected to reach USD 179.6 billion by 2026, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., registering a 21.9% CAGR during the forecast period. Medical tourism generates direct foreign exchange income and contributes to the overall development of any economy. It also provides employment and business opportunities for […]

Likelihood of tick bite to cause red meat allergy could be higher than previously though

: 16-Mar-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

Until now it has been believed that in order for a tick to trigger an allergic immune response to alpha-gal in humans, the tick would need to have recently fed on the alpha-gal-rich blood of a mammal. New research from the UNC School of Medicine presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology […]

Pushing the boundaries of 3D microscopy

: 16-Mar-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

Two newly developed methods will help researchers to study the 3D structure of complex surfaces and of individual neurons better than ever before. Sebastian Munck and Natalia Gunko, two expert technologists at VIB-KU Leuven, report new imaging protocols that will advance neuroscience and (bio)imaging in general. The biotech R&D sector is thriving in Flanders, and […]

Phantom Healthcare – A Revolution of Refurbished MRIs’ Market

: 04-Feb-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

India’s medical imaging equipment market has been on a constant rise since a long time. Large population size, increasing spending capacity of the population, expanding network of the private hospital chains and growing penetration of the private standalone diagnostic services are the major factors that have influenced the increase in establishments of healthcare units including […]

Bad posture during excess screen time leaves your child at the risk of spondylosis

: 04-Feb-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

The whole generation of kids these days is budding with smartphones, tablets, and other internet-facilitated gadgets. The advent of these devices has changed the dynamics of childhood. Kids are no more seen swinging in the parks as much as they are seen hooked to the phone screens. These along with games and social media have […]