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What is ferritin face?

What is ferritin face?

Ferritin face, resulting from a lack of iron in the body, makes the skin appear dull, Edwina Raj, Head of Services – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics at Bengaluru's Aster CMI Hospital said. Low iron levels leave visible clues on your face, including dark circles under the eyes. Ferritin face can include swollen lips and changes in the mouth.

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Indian Express 4:23 PM • 26 Sept 2026
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PLI schemes boost India’s pharma, medtech manufacturing: Report

PLI schemes boost India’s pharma, medtech manufacturing: Report

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have reportedly boosted domestic production of bulk drugs, pharmaceuticals & medical devices, reducing import dependence and attracting investment. By June 2026, pharma PLI investments had reached ₹46,744 crore. Domestic production has expanded across APIs, complex medicines & high-end devices, including MRI machines, CT scanners and heart valves.

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Medical Dialogues 12:16 PM • 26 Sept 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

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Parents seek SC oral hearing on stem-cell therapy ruling

Parents seek SC oral hearing on stem-cell therapy ruling

Parents of children with autism and cerebral palsy gathered in New Delhi seeking an oral hearing on the Supreme Court’s stem-cell therapy ruling. The Parents Forum for Stem Cells said ongoing treatment should not be stopped without suitable clinical trials. The forum also urged the court to consider scientific evidence, clinical records and families’ experiences before deciding further.

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Medical Dialogues 11:51 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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National CVD Summit 2026 focuses on improving heart care in India

National CVD Summit 2026 focuses on improving heart care in India

The three-day National CVD Summit 2026 concluded in Goa with experts discussing ways to strengthen cardiovascular care in India. Sessions covered prevention, screening, STEMI referral, reperfusion, heart failure, and women’s and child health. Experts also discussed data, AI and state-level models to improve access, referrals and cardiac care nationwide.

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Medical Dialogues 11:48 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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RISE 2026 discusses India's role in healthcare GCCs

RISE 2026 discusses India's role in healthcare GCCs

Healthark's RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 in Hyderabad brought together leaders from healthcare, life sciences and technology to discuss India's evolving role in global GCCs. The summit highlighted a shift from scale-driven delivery centres to specialised capabilities involving R&D, regulatory affairs, analytics, AI, genomics and other complex global functions.

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Medical Dialogues 9:42 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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CDSCO flags blood pressure drug Telma AM as 'spurious'

CDSCO flags blood pressure drug Telma AM as 'spurious'

CDSCO’s August 2026 alert flags a batch of the commonly used blood pressure drug Telma AM as purportedly spurious after the labelled manufacturer denied producing it. The alert also lists 220 NSQ batches, including antibiotics, injections, Paracetamol, anaesthetic drugs and other medicines that failed prescribed quality tests.

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The South First 9:21 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

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India highlights Ayushman Bharat, Digital Health progress at UNGA

India highlights Ayushman Bharat, Digital Health progress at UNGA

India highlighted its progress in universal health coverage, hepatitis elimination and sickle cell care at global health events in New York. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava cited Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, AB-PMJAY and e-Sanjeevani as key initiatives improving healthcare access, financial protection and digital health services across the country.

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Medical Dialogues 9:12 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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Ashtavakrasana improves strength, balance and focus

Ashtavakrasana improves strength, balance and focus

Ashtavakrasana, an advanced arm-balancing yoga pose, helps strengthen the arms, wrists, shoulders, core and back while improving balance and concentration. The Ayush Ministry advises beginners to practise under expert guidance and avoid the pose in cases of serious wrist, shoulder, elbow or back injuries, pregnancy, hernia or carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Medical Dialogues 9:09 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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India orders crackdown on nicotine pouches

India orders crackdown on nicotine pouches

The government has ordered states to crack down on the sale of nicotine pouches, which it considers a major health risk, a health ministry letter said. The government said globally popular brands are being widely sold illegally in the country. Government had approved certain nicotine replacements like patches and chewing gums, however, nicotine pouches remain illegal and unapproved.

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Moneycontrol 9:08 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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West Bengal probes alleged misuse of service quota by doctors

West Bengal probes alleged misuse of service quota by doctors

The West Bengal Health Department is probing alleged misuse of the service quota after junior doctors were reportedly allowed higher studies without completing the mandatory three-year rural service. A four-member inquiry committee has submitted its report, which also flags the possible role of former departmental officials in facilitating the irregularities.

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Medical Dialogues 9:07 AM • 26 Sept 2026
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