Drug reduces breast cancer in high-risk women
A Canadian researcher involved in a study that uncovered a drug capable of significantly reducing the risk of breast cancer in high-risk, postmenopausal women calls the finding a “landmark” discovery.
AuntMinnieEurope.com launches special MRI digital community
Radiology portal AuntMinnieEurope.com has launched its new MRI Digital Community, a special section devoted to coverage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Cancer expected to increase in Asian countries
People living in Asian countries are adopting bad western habits, which greatly increases the risk of Cancer. It is expected that the rate of cancer patients in Asia will reach 60 percent by 2020.
Non-infectious diseases become major health threat in China
Non-infectious chronic diseases have become the major threat to human health in China as deaths from such diseases account for 85 percent of annual total deaths in the country, a report warned.
“Radiology is the backbone of healthcare industry” : Dr Harsh Mahajan, Medical and Managing Director
Dr Harsh Mahajan is one of the most respected radiologists and a pioneer in the field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in India.
“Patients are true beneficiaries of accreditations” : Vibhu Talwar, Chief Operating Officer, Moolchand Medcity
Vibhu Talwar, Group COO of Moolchand Healthcare Group, has played a pivotal role in the transformation of the hospital.
UCLA cancer researcher wins award from the American College of Radiology
Dr Lawrence W. Bassett, a nationally renowned expert with more than 35 years experience in breast imaging, has been chosen to receive the Gold Medal by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Cancer Research UK supports 4 Clinical Trials Units with MACRO v4 upgrade
InferMed today announced that Cancer Research UK has approved a new grant for four of its
Clinical Trials Units to receive an Organisational Site Licence for InferMed
Research News: May 2011
More kids exposed to ionizing radiation with CT scan CT scans are being used on more and more children in […]
India News
Customised health cover launchedA new health insurance package, focused on people who prefer a customised solution, was launched recently. The […]
“IT solutions play a major role in operationalising the Kalaignar Scheme” : Dr S Vijayakumar, Special Secretary- Health and Family Welfare Department, India
Kalaignar Health Insurance Scheme had saved the lives of several poor people in Tamil Nadu. Launched in July 2009, the scheme today covers around 1.35 crore BPL families in the state.
Cloud Technology to Combat Cancer
Cloud services provided over grid technology are helping to treat cancer patients, owing to an enormous effort by European researchers working closely with industry.
TI, IIT-Kgp in medical tech pact
Texas Instruments (TI), the global information technology company, has signed a four-year collaborative agreement with the School of Medical Science and Technology of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), to develop semiconductor technologies that will help improve the quality, comfort and accessibility of healthcare in India.
