Institute Body of AIIMS reconstituted
The highest decision making group in AIIMS, the Institute Body has been reconstituted by the health ministry by bringing in some new names.
Monitoring the Growth Signs – Patient Monitoring Technologies
[This article was published in the April 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
A fundamental segment in the healthcare sector, the patient monitoring industry has evolved over the years owing to deeper penetration of technologies that have enhanced the development of best-of-the-class products.
Walk raises awareness about Cancer
The Indian Cancer Society(ICS) has taken out its fourth annual cancer awareness walk to mark the world cancer day on 4th February.
Cancer Centres for Districts Launched
Health and family welfare minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that besides a state-of-the-art cancer hospital in Guwahati, two cancer diagnostic centres will also be set up at Mangaldoi and Sivasagar.
NICE Launches New Database for Cancer Research
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a new database that will help with the identification and prioritisation of future cancer research across Europe.
Dr. SMS a Novel Mobile- Health Application : Rathan U Kelkar, Director, Kerala State IT Mission & Sabarish. K, Kerala State IT Mission
[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Dr. SMS is a novel project of the Kerala State IT Mission – the technology implementation wing of the Government of Kerala in India, launched on 29th May 2008 with the aim to increase access of health care services by common people through simple and innovative use of mobile telephony.
International Oncology to open up a world class cancer centre at Hiranandani Hospital
International Oncology Services Private Limited (IOSPL) recently announced that it signed up a deal with Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai to set up a state-of-the-art cancer centre called ‘International Oncology Centre.’
Nano-sensor to be used for diagnosing lung cancer
A way has been devised by scientists from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa to diagnose lung cancer using a breath analyser containing gold nanoparticles.
Cancer researchers now have access to New Online Portal
A free online research portal was launched by The National Cancer Research Institute, ONIX, has launched to the public.
Towards Patient-centered Care : Ananthapadmanabhan, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
In an interview with eHEALTH, U. K. Ananthapadmanabhan, President, KMCH, talks about recent health initiatives taken by the hospital and how technology has revolutionised healthcare in the country and around the world. Excerpts
Towards Patient-centered Care
Established in 1990, Kovai Medical Center andHospital is a 350-bed super-facility corporatehospital located in Coimbatore on a sprawling 20acre site. […]
