India, US to cooperate in developing medical technology
India and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in development of low-cost diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies.
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Microsoft launches website in the US to store medical records
Microsoft Corp on 4 October, 2007 launched a website in the United States that lets people store medical information online.
Hindujas plan to enter real estate, health care
The Hindujas Group currently holding a land bank of around 1,000 acre in the spread across India, plans to enter the country’s booming health-care sectors.
Quovadx Acquires Healthvision
Quovadx has announced the acquisition of Healthvision, a Health Information Exchange (HIE) industry leader with proven solutions that connect the healthcare communities of hospitals, labs, physicians, patients and consumers.
Frost & Sullivan awards Industry’s Top Achievers at Healthcare Awards Banquet
Exceptional performances in Europe’s healthcare industry were recognised at Frost & Sullivan’s prestigious Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in Dublin on the 3 October.
UNICEF and Special Olympics launch project for children with intellectual disabilities
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Special Olympics International on October 3, 2007 launched a partnership to advance the rights of children with intellectual disabilities to mark the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held in Shanghai, focusing on health care, education, recreational sports and employment policies.
e4e offers software for health insurance sector
e4e plans to launch an on-demand type software solution targeted at small overseas commercial health insurance plans covering less than one-lakh individuals.
Actis Technologies Expands Operations In Kolhapur
Actis Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading audiovisual and environment control solutions provider has announced its plans to grow in Western India. As a part of this initiative it announced its plans to strengthen its presence in Kolhapur, by appointing about 7 dedicated dealers in the region.
Aloka to Unveil New ‘ProSound’ Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
Aloka Co., Ltd. the pioneer in the production of diagnostic ultrasound systems has announced 3 new models of ProSound Systems.
Polymed to buy US medical device firm for $20 mn
Disposable medical device manufacturer Polymed is reportedly set to acquire a US-based medical device company for around $18-20 million.
Apollo to set up hospital near Pune
The Apollo Hospitals group is reportedly ready to set up an integrated healthcare and wellness destination and a 50-bed multi-speciality hospital at Lavasa hill town near Pune, following an agreement it signed with the Lavasa Corporation.
Aravind Eye Hospital’s new to Contact lenses manufacturing unit
Aravind Eye Hospital’s Aurolab which produces Intra Ocular lens (IOL) and other surgical instruments, is set to get a new manufacturing facility in 1,10,000 sq ft area at Veerapanchan in Tamil Nadu.
Bluewater plans healthcare foray; to invest Rs 500 cr
UK-based private equity firm Bluewater International Investment Ltd plans to invest Rs 500 crore in India to tap the lucrative healthcare sector by setting up a multi-speciality hospital with a medical training centre.
