Brazilian researchers using twitter to track dengue outbreaks
A team of science and technology experts in Brazil has developed and tested new software capable of using Twitter to track dengue fever outbreaks in the country, New Scientist reports.
India’s first heart implant training centre
Medtronic, a US-based medical technology service provider, opened its first therapy and procedure training centre (TPTC) in South Asia, in Chennai recently, giving India it’s first training centre for doctors to learn how to place implants in the heart.
“In the coming decade, ICT will play an important role in hospital management” : Dr Nagendra Swamy SC, President- Manipal Hospitals, India
With a hospital information system already in place, Manipal Hospitals is planning an expansion spree by connecting all its hospitals through an HIS. Dr Nagendra Swamy oversees, among other responsibilities, the functioning and operations of the Bangalore Cluster of Manipal Hospitals.
The Needle of Diagnostics
[This article was published in the March 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] Powered by technology, dominated by corporates and driven by new-age consumers, the diagnostic laboratory market in India has taken a giant leap forward
“IT applications serve as the backbone of our operations” : Dr Sumit Dutta, General Manager – Quest Diagnostics, India
As the Vice President and General Manager of Quest Diagnostics, Dr Sumit Dutta is responsible for creating an environment of quality, integrity and success for patients, customers and employees. Today, Quest Diagnostics is one of the largest pathology laboratories in the world.
Diagnosing A Brighter Future
[This article was published in the December 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
With a CAGR of 19-20%, the in-vitro diagnostics industry is expected to achieve excellence in all aspects
Siemens promotes breast cancer awareness
October is a Breast Cancer Awareness month. Siemens Healthcare Sector has started a worldwide campaign to increase the public
Generic drug row ended between India and EU
India has resolved a dispute with the European Union over the repeated seizure of Indian generic drugs for patent violations, the Press Trust of India reported.
Philips acquires ultrasound equipment firm Shanghai Apex Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics announced today that it has acquired Shanghai Apex Electronics Technology Co Ltd, a leading Chinese manufacturer of ultrasound transducers – key determinants of image quality for ultrasound systems.
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“We are moving towards a direct business model” : Joerg Klingler, InterSystems Corporation
InterSystems Corporation, one of the leading vendors in health information technology space, is dedicated to offering top notch innovative health IT products including TrakCare, CACHÉ, Ensemble, HealthShare, and DeepSee.
Technopak forms Strategic Alliance with Devereux Architects for Healthcare Architecture
Technopak has formed a strategic alliance with Devereux Architects, a leading UK based architectural practice specializing in the healthcare sector, to jointly offer a comprehensive range of services to clients encompassing the entire design, planning and construction process for healthcare projects.
Global IVD Markets to grow consistently – Frost and Sullivan
IVD Markets continues to grow globally as Diagnostics become Centre Stage and Instrumental for the Move to Preventive Medicine.
