Goa universal health insurance scheme from September
The ambitious health insurance scheme of Goa
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Molecular imaging demands redesign of nuclear medicine education
For nearly 40 years, residents have had to decide between one of two tracks for nuclear medicine training, a fragmented and outdated system that, thanks to shifts toward healthcare reform and molecular imaging, must be reconciled.
Iowa Radiology
A leader in radiology services, Iowa Radiology is the first in the area to offer this new technology, which lowers the radiation dose that patients receive during a CT scan by up to 60 perecnt.
UN report spotlights socio-economic challenges posed by ageing populations
As the proportion of older persons is increasing at unprecedented rates worldwide, countries are required to have fresh looks with respect to national policies, particularly those relating to pension systems and health care, according to a new United Nations report launched on 19 June, 2007.
Star Trek-style injections suit countries like India
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Centre of Health Technology opens in Oslo
A European Centre of Health Technology has been opened in Oslo, Norway. The centre was officially opened by Parliamentary Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services, Kari Henriksen.
Research: Virtual Colonoscopy only for some patients
As an alternative to traditional colonscopy for some, Virtual Colonoscopy may be acceptable, but not for all, such as patients with a higher-than-normal risk for colorectal cancer, suggests a new research.
Awards for
Life sciences scientists are given an honour by giving away the most prestigious awards at a global platform.
Johnson and Johnson now focus on stents outside heart
J and J are now focusing on areas like diagnostics and stents for blood vessels outside the heart.
Smokeless forms of tobacco affects genes: Research
Researchers from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India found that chemicals present in chewing tobacco and other smokeless forms of tobacco affect the bodily enzymes along with impairing the genes or DNA.
NIF and ICMR collaborates
City-based National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at Delhi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday.
InferMed partners with NHS Cambridgeshire to improve patient care
InferMed is pleased to announce its partnership with NHS Cambridgeshire in a pilot project that will uate the use of best practice guidelines for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
BU offers
First time in the state, Bangalore University has decided to introduce a medical insurance policy for its post-graduate students from this academic year.
