Interventional Radiology – Current Practices & Future Trends : Ms. Prasanna Vadhana Kannan, Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan Technical Insights Healthcare Team

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Interventional radiology has undergone tremendous advances owing to the development of new imaging technologies and interventional devices. This has paved the way for applying IR to a vast number of medical conditions that are otherwise performed using invasive methods.

Beams of Hope : Dr. R V Ravi Kumar of Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), Bangalore

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

CYTOTRON has been proven to be an effective solution for tissue regeneration in patients suffering osteoarthritis or having joint injuries, and also promises to be a viable option for treating cancer in future.

Wearable Medical Devices Electronic solutions for the flatter world : Dr. Sreekanth S. Raghavan, Director, Paediatric Cardiology,Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Technology is becoming a critical factor in monitoring patients with speed and accuracy.

Cryo-Save’s new growth strategy accross AsiaPacific Region

Cryo-Save Group, Europe’s largest stem cell company announced its plans to scale up its investments in its 100% subsidiary Cryo-Save India and Asia Pacific region to meet the emerging demands of these two high-growth markets.

Philips announces breakthrough in medical imaging technology

Royal Philips Electronics recently announced the first 3D imaging results obtained with a new imaging technology called Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI).

Role of telehealth in developing nations : Rajendra P Gupta, President & Director, Disease Management Association of India (DMAI)

[This article was published in the March 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Economy and healthcare are two major thrust areas in every part of the world. If a country has a healthy population, it has a productive workforce that leads to a vibrant economy

New norms for MNC drug prices

In a move that would prevent MNCs such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Eli Lilly, Roche and Pfizer from selling their drugs at a huge premium in India, the government may soon finalise norms for monitoring prices of costly imported patented medicines for diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, obesity, cancer and heart diseases.

Fortis ties up with International Oncology

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare has tied up with International Oncology, a US-based company formed by a group of Indian doctors working overseas. As per the tie-up, a team of about 12 doctors from International Oncology has started offering cancer care treatment, including radiation therapy, medical oncology, surgical oncology and bone marrow transplant at Fortis’ Noida hospital.

Wellness at the Workplace : Dr. Paul Litchfield, British Telecom

The main role of Occupational Medicine is to provide health advice to organisations and stakeholders, to ensure high standards of health and safety at the workplace. The Chief Medical Officer at British Telecom, speaks about his work at the largest telecom company in the UK.

20 more biotech parks to come up in India: Sibal

Union Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal has announced 20 more biotech parks will be set up throughout the country for promoting research in the field of life sciences.

World News : Dec 2008

State Department, IBM build telehealth bridge to rural Pakistan A telemedicine project by the State Department, IBM, and other public […]

Philips’ Magnotech to transform global point-of-care testing

Royal Philips Electronics has now developed a unique biosensor technology which has the potential to offer lab-quality immunoassay results at the point of care.

IT@Hospital Survey

[This article was published in the December 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) can play a critical role in improving health care for individuals and communities.