New Technology to fight against MRSA and C. difficile
Scientists from the Schools of Biological Sciences and Health Sciences of University of Southampton have developed a detection system which can spot superbugs like MRSA in hospitals.
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Cancer, malaria major health problems in North East, India: Report
A consultative Committee of Parliament headed by A Ramdoss, has identified Cancer, Malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS as the major health problems in Northeastern region of India. The Committee has urged the State governments to ensure effective implementation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) so as to improve both health infrastructure and delivery services.
Hong Kong Private Doctors not ready for eHealth record, says a Survey
When it comes to ehealth record around 80% of private doctors in Hong Kong feel they lack IT know-how and relevant training.
Greening Healthcare Operations can help Hospitals cut Costs
A survey reveals Mumbai
Poor countries catching up with rich nations in many ailments
A new World Bank report titled ‘Public Policy and the Challenge of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases’ launched on 27 June, 2007 warns that poor countries are catching up with wealthier nations in terms of diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cardiac problems.
Integrating Medical Information With Open Source
Nonprofit organization Open Source Health Care Alliance (OSHCA) believes that open-source software can integrate systems and share various medical related information in the local healthcare industry.
Healthcare driving speech recognition technology growth
The automation of healthcare processes is the main driving force behind the growth of speech recognition technology, according to a report released by Datamonitor recently.
Multidisciplinary Central Research Lab in Govt Colleges
Government has proposed to promote biomedical research in government colleges; the Department of Health Research has proposed to set up a multidisciplinary Central Research Lab (CRL) in various government colleges.
Star Trek-style injections suit countries like India
The creator of a new generation of
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.
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.
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.
