Unity Hospital introduces advanced Philips Azurion Cathlab in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Unity Hospital, has launched the Philips Azurion Cathlab – Version 3.0, a state-of-the-art interventional suite for cardiac, neurovascular, and radiology procedures.
This is the first time such a system has been installed in coastal Karnataka. The ceiling-mounted Cathlab is equipped with the latest technology to provide world-class precision and safety in minimally invasive treatments.
Hospital officials said the Philips Azurion 3.0 has been designed to reduce procedure time, enhance accuracy, and ensure better outcomes for patients. The system offers exceptional image quality, giving doctors greater clarity during complex cardiac and neurovascular procedures. It also ensures higher safety standards by cutting radiation exposure and reducing the use of contrast medium by up to 30 percent, benefitting both patients and clinicians.
Another key feature is the Dynamic Coronary Roadmap (DCR), which provides real-time visual guidance for quicker and more accurate stent placement. The system also comes with global coronary tools such as Stent Boost Live and DCR Live Guidance, making interventions safer and more predictable. Its ceiling-mounted design creates a flexible and streamlined workspace, making it suitable for advanced procedures in cardiology, neurology, and radiology.
With the introduction of the Philips Azurion 3.0, Unity Hospital has strengthened its facilities for cardiac and neurovascular care, aiming to provide advanced healthcare not only to Mangaluru but also to the wider region.
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
