Queensland trials telehealth project
The Australian state of Queensland has launched a telehealth project in the local government district of Ipswich to improve the efficiency of treatment for patients with chronic disease.
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BARC scientists developed portable tele-ECG machine
A new low-cost and portable tele-electro cardiogram (ECG) system has been developed by the scientists of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
Elsevier introduce new web-based solution
Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, medical and technical products and services, recently introduced Reaxys, a new workflow solution for synthetic chemists.
Bangladesh introduces telehealth services
From February onwards, the Bangladesh government will have in place
Doctor on Call
For the first time in India, a mobile phone doctor-to-patient service called ‘Doctor on Call’ will be launched.
SMS for the nearest healthcare facility in India
If you happen to be anywhere in Kerala
Online message board for diabetics
A new website, Diabetes Support, has been launched to allow people with diabetes to exchange knowledge and experiences with other people with the condition, their family and carers.
Satellite monitoring can predict cholera outbreaks in India
Scientists have found that cholera outbreaks can be predicted using satellite monitoring of marine environments, especially in India and Bangladesh where such epidemics occur regularly.
Europe aims to boost telemedicine
The European Commission telemedicine communication aims to increase and broaden telemedicine services, including diagnosis, treatment and monitoring at a distance across Europe.
MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine Brings FreeMD.com Symptom Checker to Health Consumers
DSHI Systems, which uses new technology to give people likely diagnoses for their medical conditions online, has partnered with MedlinePlus, the leading authority for online health information.
TATA Steel hosts Lifeline Express
Tata Steel is hosting the 14th Lifeline Express at Nazareth Railway Station in Tuticorin district.
European Commission adopts plans distance healthcare programme to help doctors
The European Commission has adopted Communication to support and improve access to telemedicine for EU citizens and healthcare professionals across Europe. In response to a call for action from Member States, this initiative aims to increase and broaden telemedicine services, including diagnosis, treatment and monitoring at a distance across Europe.
Telemedicine could solve India’s healthcare woes says UN official
With the growing cost of healthcare becoming a major headache for governments across the world, tele-medicine could provide a solution to India and other countries grappling with the problem, said a UN official.
