Scientists develop safe and easy way to make stem cells
By using a cocktail of small molecules to chemically reprogram the adult tissue cells they say they can make induced […]
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HIV used to cure two genetic disease
The AIDS virus can be used to treat two severe hereditary diseases. After an Italian scientist’s “stroke of genius” in […]
In search of fair babies, Indians chase Caucasian donors for IVF
According to the World Health Organization, there are close to 19 million infertile couples in India and their numbers are […]
‘Lessons Learned’ Using Electronic Clinical Data To Improve Patient Care
Research using electronic clinical data (ECD) has the potential to make major contributions to health care research and improve patient […]
SMS-based medical prescription facility in pipeline
In order to compensate shortage of doctors, the state government is soon going to introduce SMS-based medicine prescription. The activity […]
Involve Launch Telemedicine Solution For Belize Children’s Hospital
Involve has announced a pioneering partnership with an intensive care paediatric Children’s Hospital in Belize, Central America. The initiative will […]
Short-Term Growth, But Long-Term Concerns For Health Information Exchange
While record numbers of hospitals and doctors participate in electronic health information exchange efforts, which enable medical histories to follow […]
App To Monitor Blood Pressure Scoops Top Prize At First BMJ Hack Day
A simple smartphone app that makes it easier for GPs to help patients with long terms conditions that require regular […]
Computer Model May Give Longer Life To Joint Replacements
A computer project just completed at Southampton University in the UK should lead to better performing, longer-lasting joint replacements. […]
Integrated Communications Can Empower Clinicians And Improve Patient Safety
The recording and communication of patient observations data is a high priority for all NHS hospitals. At a national level, […]
NIT-T initiative to explore possibilities in telemedicine
A national conference by the National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi (NIT-T), plans to bring together doctors and engineers from across the […]
Imaging use in steady decline
Contradicting the common argument that an overuse of diagnostic imaging procedures is driving up healthcare costs, a new study from […]
IVF treatment could affect kids’ intellect
A new study has found that IVF treatments for the most severe forms of male infertility are associated with an […]
