Month: October 2023

~In lieu of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, this pioneering initiative signifies Apollo Cancer Centres’ dedication to women's health and the fight against breast cancer~

Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) continues to push the boundaries with advanced cancer treatment, by introducing ‘India’s Fastest & Most Precise Breast Cancer Diagnosis Program’, thus redefining cancer care. This pioneering initiative aims to provide swift and precise breast cancer diagnoses, reinforcing the significance of early detection in mitigating the right treatment for a better survival rate, and enhancing the quality of life for patients.

This groundbreaking initiative offers a promising glimpse into the future of healthcare services. Apollo Cancer Centres is proud to be the first in India to provide this program and envisions the potential to replicate the model for other organs in the future. In alignment with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Apollo Cancer Centres is dedicating this program to the timely diagnosis of breast cancer in women.

Breast cancer is a prevailing concern for women's health, and timely diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective intervention. Early detection is paramount in the fight against breast cancer, and we at Apollo Cancer Centre, have achieved a great level of success in treating breast cancer diagnosed in the early stages. We have accomplished breast conservation rates up to 60%, and are able to de-escalate therapy as per global evidence-based guidelines, hence offering our patients superior quality of life outcomes.

‘India’s Fastest & Most Precise Breast Cancer Diagnosis Program’ is designed to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis, alleviating the stress of protracted waiting times for results. Apollo Cancer Centres firmly believes in the adage, “Earliest Easiest,” when it comes to breast cancer management.

This program includes advanced diagnostic technologies, including mammography, ultrasound, and biopsy, to promptly and precisely assess breast health. It is open to individuals seeking breast cancer screening or diagnostic services, provided they meet the necessary criteria. Its primary benefits encompass rapid results, reduced patient anxiety, and early detection of breast cancer—advancements that significantly improve treatment outcomes.

Diagnostic tests employed are generally safe and minimally invasive, with healthcare professionals dedicated to ensuring patient comfort throughout the process. Cost variations may arise depending on location, insurance coverage, and specific diagnostic requirements, for which patients could reach out to Apollo Cancer Centres for precise information. In case of breast cancer being detected, Apollo Cancer Centres’ program is equipped to guide patients toward personalized care, connecting them with skilled oncologists and specialists for a comprehensive treatment plan.”

Dr. Vikas Kashyap, Histopathology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Delhi, “Over the years, Apollo Cancer Centres has witnessed the critical importance of early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Swift and accurate detection not only offers the best chance for effective treatment but also provides patients with peace of mind. This program allows us to combine our expertise with advanced diagnostic tools to deliver timely diagnoses and personalized care. By doing so, we are not only treating breast cancer; we are also providing hope, support, and better quality of life for our patients.”

 

Dr. Reeti Sahni Radiology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Delhi, said, “Our commitment to breast cancer diagnosis and care goes beyond just medical excellence; it extends to ensuring our patients are feeling empowered and supported with dignity. We understand and empathetic that early diagnosis leads to better outcomes and improved quality of life. With India’s Fastest & Most Precise Breast Cancer Diagnosis Program, we aim to offer not only timely results but also a path to hope and recovery. It is about providing the best care when our patients need it most.”

 

Dr. Ramesh Sarin, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, New Delhi, said, “Our mission at Apollo Cancer Centres is to revolutionize cancer care through innovation and compassion. The One-Day Breast Cancer Diagnosis Program is a significant stride in this direction. We understand the fear and anxiety that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. With this program, we aim to reduce those burdens by providing women with rapid, precise diagnoses and a clear path toward tailored treatments on a need basis. Every minute counts, and we are determined to make every moment count for the betterment of our patients.”

 

Mr. Shivakumar Pattabhiraman, Managing Director, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, said, “The launch of India’s Fastest & Most Precise Breast Cancer Diagnosis program is a testament to our unwavering commitment to redefining cancer care. We believe that time is of the essence when it comes to breast cancer. Our goal is to provide hope and healing swiftly, offering women the timely and accurate diagnoses they deserve. With this program, we are not just reducing wait times; we are elevating patient outcomes, ensuring early intervention, and spreading the message of empowerment and resilience.”

 

By launching India’s Fastest & Most Precise Breast Cancer Diagnosis Program, Apollo Cancer Centres reaffirms its commitment to enhancing women's health and well-being.

 

 

#WinningOverCancer

Wolters Kluwer Healthhas launched AI Labs, a collaborative resourcethat brings the power of generative AI to UpToDate, its market leading clinical decision support (CDS)solution, helping medical professionals make more informed decisions.

 

UpToDate is used by more than two million users at over 44,000 healthcare organizations in over 190 countries. Medical professionals turn to UpToDate to view over 650 million topics per year. Wolters Kluwer recently demonstratedAI Labs and an initial application of generative AI augmentingretrieval of UpToDate clinical content at HLTH 2023.

Responsible generative AI for clinical decision support          
“Our goal for UpToDate is tocontinuously improve how we present and deliver content to best support informeddecision-making at the point of care,” said Greg Samios, President and CEO of Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health. “Bringing together the power of UpToDate and generative AI can help drive value for both clinicians and patients.With thisadvanced capability, we have an implementationof generative AI that could help clinicians make better and more informed decisions to deliver the best care everywhere.”

“Wolters Kluwer has been leveraging AI technologies for many years. Our Health solutions apply AI to diverse healthcare challenges, from identifying diversion of medications, tohelping nursing studentsadvance with personalized learning,” said Dr. Peter Bonis, Chief Medical Officer,Wolters Kluwer Health. “We are committed to setting a standard for the responsible application of generative AI to the complex realities of front-line healthcare.AI Labs permits us to collaborate with UpToDate users to develop new capabilities for the safe and effective use of generative AI to help enhance clinical decision-making.”

UpToDate’smore than 12,400 clinical topics are based on the synthesis of medical literature and the experience of physician experts around the world. Studies on UpToDate have demonstrated its use is associated with improved decision-making, quality of care, education, and outcomes including reduced mortality.  

“I am impressed with what I’ve seen so far from Wolters Kluwer. They know that implementing generativeAI in healthcare must be done responsibly and, because it is used directly with patients, it needs to bedone right,” said Julio Ramirez, Chief Scientific Officer at Norton Infectious Diseases Institute. “UpToDateis the gold standard for clinicians around the world for trusted, evidence-based clinical information andtreatment recommendations. The approach they have taken is the right one and I look forward to seeinghow it evolves.”

Building on Wolters Kluwer’s solid AI foundation       
Around 50% of Wolters Kluwer’s digital revenues now come from products that leverage artificial intelligence.Wolters Kluwerproducts, services and expert solutions are based on a foundation of trust, transparency, and responsibility – in line with the company’s values. Wolters Kluwer’s AI Principles, which guide the design, development and deployment of advanced technologies in helping customers solve their most complex problems, can be found here.

To learn more about Wolters Kluwer, please visit: www.wolterskluwer.com.

 

 

 

 

 

In collaboration with broadcaster Viacom18’sSports18 & JioCinema, the Watch Party will unite fans through in-person events, crafting an unforgettableELCLÁSICOviewing experience.

A global sporting phenomenon, the highly anticipated matchup between FC Barcelona & Real Madrid makes its long-awaited return to the national capital on Saturday, 28th October at Underdoggs, Aerocity, Delhi at 7:45 pm IST. With a singular point separating both sides in the LALIGA standings, the much-awaitedELCLÁSICOscreening will provide Indian football enthusiasts a chance to experience the game uniquely through ‘The Official LALIGA Watch Party’in collaboration with Viacom18’s Sports18 & JioCinema. Additionally, LALIGA will also collaborate with select fan clubs to host similar activations across Mumbai, Delhi and Kerala.

Partnering with regional broadcasters & sponsors from the country, LALIGA will also host an array of pre-match and half-time activities at the screening. Aimed to give fans a ‘money can’t buy experience’, fans will have a chance to win exciting LALIGA merchandise and connect with surprise guest influencers at the event. Along with snacks and refreshments, football enthusiasts will also stand a chance to participate, and win fun prizes, in a quiz contest organized by LALIGA global sponsor PUMA. Fans looking to register for the event can head to the following LINK.

Apart from its own screening in Delhi, LALIGA will also support fan clubs aligned with Real Madrid & FC Barcelona in Delhi, Mumbai and Kerala. With a vision to support and nurture fanbases to bring out the passion of LALIGA, collaborative efforts in Kerala & Delhiwill be extended from this season onwards with respective fan clubs. In Mumbai, LALIGA already collaborates with Peña Madridista De Bombay (RM Peña) and FCB Mumbai (Barca Peña).

Speaking about the LALIGA Watch Party, Aakriti Vohra – LaLiga Global Network Delegate, India said, “The ELCLÁSICOis a showcase of the finest footballing talent in the world. In collaboration with our partners in India, we aim is to provide an unparalleled football experience for the fans, bringing them close to the action, while nurturing a profound love for LALIGA in India. We are elated to stand alongside Viacom18 as we craft this extraordinary watch party, promising an unforgettable evening of football”.

New concept
In line with LALIGA’s all-new image and branding, ELCLÁSICO will this season feature a host of new broadcast features. The most eagerly awaited match in the world also welcomes an all-new campaign revolving around the concept of the eclipse, with a series of creatives and a promo spot that follows the aesthetic line of the new LALIGA brand, which marked the entry into a new era of transformation back in July.

 

To introduce Airtel IQ for Microsoft Teams  ̶  a network-integrated telecom solution for organizations  ̶  to enable phone calling via Microsoft Teams

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today, announced that it has partnered with Microsoft to offer Indian organizations calling services over Microsoft Teams through an integration with Airtel IQ.

With Airtel IQ for Microsoft Teams, enterprises will soon be able to enjoy greater flexibility in connecting with customers across the country over fixed line through the internet. This new service will enable enterprises to make and take calls to external users through the Teams experience streamlining communications and collaboration within the flow of work.

Abhishek Biswal – Business Head, Airtel IQ said, “We are delighted to partner with Microsoft to bring an agile, flexible and innovative solution to ease one of the biggest issues facing Indian enterprises today. Airtel’s traditional strength of connectivity combined with Microsoft’s technology will result in reliability, cost savings, ease of management and, most importantly, scalability for all customers, ensuring that going forward they can focus solely on productivity”.

Airtel IQ for Microsoft Teams is a plug and play solution that can be set up within a day with minimum provisioning and management. It will allow management to save on infrastructure purchase as there is no additional hardware involved and will offer enterprise grade reliability and support. .

Teams Phone integrated calling on Airtel IQ will help remove key roadblocks in every enterprise’s journey from managing multiple platforms for IP telephony and collaborations, to lack of control and security, lack of flexibility insupporting remote and hybrid working, and a paucity of the higher capex investments needed to ensure uniform and seamless collaborations.

Shruti Bhatia, Country Head, Modern Work & Surface, India & South Asia, Microsoft said, “In today’s constantly evolving hybrid world, users need the flexibility to work and connect. At Microsoft, it has been our endeavor to power the modern workplace by providing enterprises with the right tools and technologies that cater to their needs and make hybrid work seamless for everyone. Taking a step further in that direction, we are thrilled to partner with Airtel and introduce an innovative solution that will enable India’s workforce to unlock a new level of productivity, collaboration, and efficiency, transforming the future of work in the country.”

The five new best-in-class products are available pan-India at selectReliance Digital outlets

 

One of India’s leading consumer durables brands, launched five new innovative kitchen appliances under its latest premium iChef range, at Reliance Digital in JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai. Crafted to offer cutting-edge cooking technology and timeless design, the product range caters to the modernconsumer constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions that can help them to elevate and enhance their cooking experience. The newly launched products will be exclusively available at select Reliance Digital stores across India, in major cities such asDelhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mangalore, Chandigarh, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Vizag.

 

The new products launched include:

•          iChef Steam Oven

•          iChef Heater Blender

•          iChef Smart Air Fryer 5.5L

•          iChef Smart Air Fryer – Digital 5L

•          iChef Programmable Kettle

 

Each of these appliances are culinary powerhouses that enable consumers to create indulgent, delicious, and nutritious meals.

 

Speaking at the launch of iChef range, Sachin Anand, Senior Vice President – Retail & Company Shop at Usha said, “This move reiterates Usha's commitment to premiumisation and offers consumers the best-in-class technology that empowers them to make informed and healthy choices. Given their extensive reach and robust nationwide presence, Reliance Digital was the most obvious choice to collaborate with, and we are delighted to have them as our exclusive retail partner.“

 

Speaking at the launch event, Reliance Digital spokesperson said, “We at Reliance Digital constantlyendeavour to bring the best and the latest in technology for our customers across India. Withthe exclusive launch of the Usha iChef range, customers can now walk into our stores and experience kitchen solutions that are designed to not only deliver delicious meals but also uphold their commitment to a healthier lifestyle.”

New state-of-the-art CPVC resin plant in Vilayat advances Lubrizol’s

$150 million investment in India

 

Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, today broke ground on the first phase of a 100,000 metric-ton CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat, India. The facility located at the Grasim Industries’ site will be the largest single-site capacity for CPVC resin production globally, designed to meet rising CPVC demand for piping applications in India, as well as neighboring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Indonesia.

 

This resin plant will utilize Lubrizol’s most advanced CPVC resin manufacturing technology. This technology, coupled with Grasim’s expertise in reliable manufacturing, will enable access to high-quality, locally manufactured CPVC material.

 

In addition to the resin site, Lubrizol is doubling its existing CPVC compound manufacturing capacity at its Dahej, Gujarat, India site from 70,000MT to 140,000MT. When coupled, these projects advance Lubrizol’s standing in the region to be the largest producer and the only company with end-to-end CPVC capability, allowing for Lubrizol’s partners to meet the projected 10-12% annual increase in CPVC demand within the India market. Lubrizol is also planning a research and development center at its Dahej site to address the rapidly changing needs of the India market.

 

Phase one of the resin site in Vilayat, as well as the additional line in Dahej, are expected to be operational by early 2025. With the upcoming project in Vilayat and expansion of the Dahej plant, Lubrizol is expected to generate more than 4,000 direct and indirect jobs. In addition, Lubrizol is creating a Global Capability Center in India, adding to capabilities to support regional growth and allow closer collaboration amongst employees in region. Lubrizol expects to add 150 to 200 new employees in the next year at this location, with an intention to add more jobs over the next several years. 

 

Commenting on the occasion, Scott Mold, General Manager, Lubrizol TempRitesaid, “Lubrizol is extremely proud of these milestones. They enable Lubrizol to be the largest integrated supplier of CPVC compound and services in India. Investing in India will ensure our ability to service and support the growing demand in India and the country’s increasing quality expectations when it comes to improving access to clean, safe drinking water for millions globally. India is a key market for building and expanding our global CPVC leadership position.”

 

Lubrizol introduced CPVC into the India market 25 years ago, which has represented a significant economic development opportunity for the region. Today, India is amongst the largest consumers of CPVC, primarily in the form of plumbing pipe and fittings, and growing needs for clean water in all residential and commercial buildings will drive continued growth.