Healthtech platform Practo has reported a profitable fiscal year 2025 and announced intentions to expand internationally. The platform credits its turnaround to increased efficiency, rapid digitization of healthcare services, and strong domestic demand. Practo’s management says global expansion will focus on markets where digital health adoption is accelerating. This milestone highlights India’s healthtech sector’s resilience and growing influence beyond national borders.
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Scientists have found traces of cancer DNA in blood samples taken over three years before diagnosis, suggesting ultra-early cancer detection might be possible. Researchers at Johns Hopkins used whole genome sequencing on decades-old samples and discovered tumor-specific DNA even in tiny plasma amounts. Despite the challenges of old and limited samples, the technology accurately flagged cancer in some cases. Experts say it’s a big step toward futuristic, early screenings, though large-scale validation is still needed. If proven, this could allow doctors to detect and treat cancer long before symptoms show—potentially saving lives with much earlier intervention.
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