British NHS patients soon to be treated in India
In a ground breaking move, the British government is to allow patients with non-emergency conditions to be treated in Indian hospitals under a scheme paid for by British taxpayers.
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Intel (India) develops remote health monitoring device
US microchip maker Intel is developing a technology to allow remote monitoring of a person’s health through signals from a hand held device.
Dell, Collexis launch BioMedExperts, an online social network
Dell and Collexis Holdings, Inc., have launched BioMedExperts
Hospital staff to be monitored by satellite
Punjab Health Sector Reforms Programme (PHSRP) of Pakistan will monitor all the activities of all doctors, nurses and paramedical staffs working in health facilities across the region.
Fortis pharmacy chain to provide home nurse service
Fortis HealthWorld Ltd, the pharmacy chain of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, is launching India
Fortis Healthcare may enter JV with Emaar MGF
Fortis Healthcare is exploring possibilities of a joint venture with Emaar MGF for setting up of hospitals.
Novel device to help monitor unattended ER patients
Staff at emergency rooms at hospitals will soon be able to monitor and reach patients in time thanks to scientists who have developed a novel integrated wireless system that monitors patients
GoI and World Bank group to rid health sector projects of corruption
The Government of India and the World Bank Group have joined forces to fight fraud and corruption and systemic deficiencies in India
India and France to cooperate in the health sector
Union Health Minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, currently on an official visit to France, discussed cooperation in certain fields such as Medical Research, Biotechnology, Development of vaccine, Promotion of Indian Systems of medicines and cooperation between ICMR and INSERM of France
NASSCOM: INR 100 cr fund for small cos including medical devices
The fund, it is said, will be invested in sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, wireless technologies, automotive infotronics and energy conservation.
Spectrum Health with Cerner and Microsoft to empower patients
Spectrum Health announced recently its strategic relationship with Cerner and Microsoft Corp. in developing the Cerner Care Console(TM) solution, a consumer-centric technology that empowers patients to take an active role in their care.
Govt. Medical Institute looking to upgrade medical equipment
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) is all set to upgrade its medical equipment.
According to sources, the upgradation will be completed by the end of the current fiscal.
Developing nations will lobby for research funds for TB, malaria
India and other developing countries are set to lobby hard for funding mechanisms to develop medicines,
mostly aimed at neglected diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria, at a forum set up by the World Health Organization or WHO. Developed countries have long maintained that patents are sufficient incentive for innovation.
