Saving Children Through Tele- Consultation in Remote Egypt : Sherif El Tokali, Poverty Reduction, MDGs & Private Sector Team Leader, UNDP- Egypt; Ada Fishta, ICT Specialist, UNDP- Egypt; Alexandra Gil, UN University Volunteer Khaled Shams, World Health Organization, Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

This paper illustrates an example of telemedicine applied in remote areas with limited resources through the presentation of a case-study of tele-consultation network in Siwa Oasis, one of the pristine desert environments in the world.

By Elets News Network

GIS-enabled Disease Surveillance Architecture- For National Disease Notifi cation System

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

In Sri Lanka, lack of co-ordination of surveillance system was identified as one of the major problems. The paper describes a GIS-enabled disease surveillance system that can overcome deficiencies of the existing National Disease Notification System

By Elets News Network

Keeping a Service Focus Through Mobile Point-of-Care Technologies

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The article focuses on mobile point of care solutions that enable hospitals to provide clinicians with secure, convenient, and ubiquitous access to electronic medical records and other digital solutions, at the bedside or other places where such access is needed.

By Elets News Network

The New Face of Radiology

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Digitization of radiology departments, the need for higher resolution diagnostic images and widespread installation of picture archiving and communication systems in hospitals are providing the requisite impetus for growth of the global market for digital radiography systems.

By Elets News Network

Technnovation in Healthcare

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

eASIA 2009, the fourth annual event on information and communication technologies for development is being held this year during 2-4 December 2009 in Sri Lanka. Jointly organised by Centre for Science Media and Development (CSDMS) and Elets Technomedia from India, and ICT Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka, the event is a collaborative effort to fuel knowledge-centric growth by re-enforcing technology, capitalising market economy and boosting human development.

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Rapid Deployment of TrakCare Yields Immediate Benefits for United Family Hospitals and Clinics in China

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

United Family Hospitals and Clinics (UFH), based in Beijing, China, is the operator of 12 hospitals and clinics. With plans for expanding its network of healthcare facilities throughout China, UFH needed more from a healthcare information system (HIS) than its current solution could provide.

By Elets News Network

Transforming Indias Health Care Scenario

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The Medical Technology Conference organised by CII was held on October 7, 2009 in New Delhi. This was the second edition of the conference and focused on the theme �Transforming India�s Healthcare Scenario � Role of Medical Technology.�

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HEALTH CONCLAVE 2009 – Managing Challenges of 21st Century in Healthcare Organisations

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) organised a two day conference �Health Conclave 2009� during November 18-19, 2009 to address and manage the key challenges of the 21st century in the healthcare industry.

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Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd

[This article was published in the November 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd. is the leader in the clinical diagnostics segment of the Indian healthcare sector, providing total solutions for clinical diagnosis.

By Elets News Network

Envisioning Intelligent Healthcare – An Exclusive Coverage of eHealth India 2009

[This article was published in the October 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

eIndia 2009 was held during 25-27 August 2009 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad. eHealth India 2009 was one of the five tracks, at the event, that attracted participants and delegates including industry stalwarts, policy makers, academicians, researchers, technology vendors and stakeholders from India as well as overseas.

By Elets News Network

Enhancing Consumer Experience in Health Insurance

[This article was published in the October 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

3rd Health Insurance Summit organised by Confederation of Indian Industry on August 31, 2009 in New Delhi

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Information Technology Vital for Chronic Disease Management : Dr. Pankaj Raina, Healthcare Industry Consultant, VitalHealth Software

[This article was published in the October 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

India has an extremely high prance of diabetes and the implementation of IT-enabled diabetes management programs may prove to be extremely advantageous in managing the impact of the disease.

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Indian Healthcare and Information Technology : Anju Chawla Takkar, Group Project Manager, Infosys Technologies Ltd

[This article was published in the October 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

According to Technopak Advisors� report � �India Healthcare Trends 2008�This opens opportunities in insurance, healthcare and life sciences�, healthcare is a USD 35 billion industry in India, and is expected to reach over USD 75 billion by 2012 and USD 150 billion by 2017. This document lists how information technology can help manage the scale.

By Elets News Network