Changing Paradigms in Health Information Technology
[This article was published in the January 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] The changing perspectives about health information technology over the last ten years
ISRO has taken key initiatives for telemedicine : Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, Planning Commission, India
Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, Member, Planning Commission, has steered the Indian Space programme for over nine years as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Space Commission and as Secretary to the Government of India.
Satellite Technology : Bridging the Health Divide
[This article was published in the January 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] With satellite communication technology, telemedicine provides access to quality healthcare, even to the farthest reaches of the nation
Tysabri for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Biotechnology company Biogen Idec has announced the introduction of TYSABRI (natalizumab) the first humanized, monoclonal antibody for the treatment of relapsing remitting MS in India.
Cystatin C Test to Predict Kidney Disease
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology, a blood test based on Cystatin C levels can effectively identify individuals with chronic kidney disease who have a high risk of complications.
Sensor Belt to Monitor Patients
Scientists at SINTEF ICT have developed a sensor belt that monitors chronically ill patients and communicates the results via a mobile phone.
New Molecular Mechanisms in the Development of Alzheimer
According to a study, published in the Genome Research, a reference journal in the field of genomics, scientists have found new molecular mechanisms behind the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Pain Management Implant by Australian Scientists
Australian researchers are developing a tiny device that treats chronic pain by blocking the pain signals sent to the brain.
Protein key to Breast Cancer Severity detected
Australian research team led by Dr Clare Fedele and Professor Christina Mitchell at Monash University have identified a protein that could be key to assess the severity of breast cancer.
Instant TB test gets WHO nod
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently endorsed a new rapid test to detect tuberculosis, saying it could revolutionise treatment. This test, which is also getting uated at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, is a boost for the fight against tuberculosis in India, where 1.98 million new cases are reported every year.
New treatments for neglected diseases from research to implementation
3rd December 2010 marked the attendance of over 150 Indian and international health researchers, policy makers, experts from 22 countries and media personnel to support the vital cause of DNDi (drugs for neglected diseases initiative).
Asian HIV/Aids database launched
A new UN-backed website has launched providing details of HIV/AIDS prance in the Asia Pacific region, bringing together a host of resources on the disease for researchers, healthcare providers and government officials.
