Short-Term Growth, But Long-Term Concerns For Health Information Exchange
While record numbers of hospitals and doctors participate in electronic health information exchange efforts, which enable medical histories to follow […]
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App To Monitor Blood Pressure Scoops Top Prize At First BMJ Hack Day
A simple smartphone app that makes it easier for GPs to help patients with long terms conditions that require regular […]
Health Ministry to check if Pharma FDI policy mars public health
The health ministry will hold an inter-ministerial meeting on Monday to ensure that the existing foreign direct investment policy in […]
New bill proposes central licensing for some critical drugs
Licences for manufacturing drugs under 17 critical categories will be given only by the Centre and not by states, a […]
Indias first New Drug, SynriamTM, developed by Ranbaxy wins Innovation Award
India’s largest pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has been conferred with the Innovation Excellence Platinum Award at the ASSOCHAM […]
Rogue ads most rampant in healthcare
Misleading or false advertising is most rampant in healthcare and personal care space, accounting for more than half the total […]
Iron Tablets for Anaemic Children in Govt. Schools
In an attempt to combat anaemia among children, all those between 10 and 18 years of age and studying in […]
Now health sub-centres to provide contraception facilities
The Centre now plans to provide intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) insertion services at the health sub-centres. The IUCD insertion facilities […]
Heart Failure linked to Air Pollution
Short-term exposure to major air pollutants appears to increase heart failure risks, according to a data review from 12 countries […]
Updated Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Recommendations Issued By EULAR
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has released updated recommendations for the management of RA. According to this latest guidance, […]
Computer Model May Give Longer Life To Joint Replacements
A computer project just completed at Southampton University in the UK should lead to better performing, longer-lasting joint replacements. […]
New technology could lead to fewer road accidents
Latest advances in capturing data on brain activity and eye movement are being combined to open up a host of […]
Integrated Communications Can Empower Clinicians And Improve Patient Safety
The recording and communication of patient observations data is a high priority for all NHS hospitals. At a national level, […]
