Workshop on Radiation From Mobile Towers
AUSPI (Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India) and COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India) held a workshop cum press briefing on
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Sensor Belt to Monitor Patients
Scientists at SINTEF ICT have developed a sensor belt that monitors chronically ill patients and communicates the results via a mobile phone.
Teen gets world’s first permanent artificial heart transplant
He is a 15 years old boy and has become the world’s first child to live with an artificial but permanent heart. The Italian boy, suffering from muscle-wasting illness Duchenne’s syndrome, had the 10-hour operation last week to implant the heart and was said to be well in responsive to the medication, reports news agancies.
DataWind introduces new range of UbiSurfer netbook in India
After its phenomenal success in the UK, DataWind Ltd, a leading provider of wireless web access products and services has announced the launch of its ultra-portable netbook with free internet connectivity, the UbiSurfer for
Kerala introduces SMS for better health
Addressing to healthcare in Kerala is just a SMS away, now. According to Dr Rathan U Kelkar, Director, Kerala State Information Technology Mission (KSITM), the state has introduced Dr SMS, which is a free service that makes health facilities, available to people through the use of mobile. KSITM is an autonomous body which implements e-governance projects for the state government.
Ubisurfer-Easy connectivity for medical representatives
Field service management, also known as field force automation, is an attempt to optimise processes and information needed by companies who send technicians or staff “into the field”, especially in cases of pharmaceuticals industry, medical representatives who are constantly on the move, meeting doctors need a device by which they can access the internet, fill in updates of their day
Tending to heart patients at home- tele ECG the novel concept
The basic diagnostic tool for heart attack patients is an Electro cardiogram. ECG detects that patient has suffered a heart attack or not besides this it is very useful tool for surveillance following heart attack, coronary bypass surgery or balloon angioplasty.
GE Healthcare launches MAC 800 device in Canada
GE Healthcare announced that the company’s portable ECG (electrocardiograph) device, the MAC 800, will be implemented in both Vancouver and Whistler to help support physician care of athletes, trainers and visitors throughout the Vancouver 2010 Paralymipc Winter Games.
Cell phones-a tool to beat HIV-AIDS in Africa
Mobile phones may be a key weapon in the war against HIV and AIDS in Africa according to the UNAIDS chief. Mobile phone technology has a key role to play in a continent plagued by inadequate health centres and dilapidated infrastructure as this kind of epidemic cannot be beat with mere facility based approach.
Remote areas to benefit from technology
Cell phone technology is being used to deliver health care to remote parts of the country.
UnitedHealthcare Connects Hospital Network Through iPod App
UnitedHealthcare in the US said it is helping improve access to healthcare by connecting its network of doctors, clinics, hospitals and other healthcare services via a new iPod application, DocGPS App.
Intel launches text reader
Intel has launched a handheld mobile reader that allows people with learning disabilities and those with poor vision to photograph text and have it read aloud to them digitally.
Telethinking and health sector in Nigeria
Nigerian health sector is yet to fully witness the emulation of these tools to provide efficient health services.
