NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS
[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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Thermo Fisher Scientific expands clinical trial services capabilities with new facility in India
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. , the world leader in serving science, today announced it has broken ground on a new USD 17 million facility in Ahmadabad, India, to support growing demand for biopharma services in that country.
Perot Systems expands in India
Perot Systems, the second largest solution providers for the healthcare vertical in the US, having a $1.25 billion business in the healthcare industry, recently set up shop in Tamil Nadu.
In India, the solution provider now has set-ups in Chennai and Coimbatore (in Tamil Nadu) apart from ones in Bangalore and Noida.
Ranbaxy to make China a major sourcing hub
Pharmaceuticals major Ranbaxy Laboratories plans to make China its major sourcing hub for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
European Consumers Seeking Health and Pharmaceutical Information
Consumers in Europe are renowned for being extremely technologically advanced in terms of online activities and technology and device ownership. But due to the lack of direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceuticals, many pharmaceutical companies have assumed that consumers were somewhat passive participants in the patientphysician relationship.
Wockhardt plans to triple revenue from US market
Pharma major Wockhardt is planning to triple or quadruple the company
Frost & Sullivan awards Industry’s Top Achievers at Healthcare Awards Banquet
Exceptional performances in Europe’s healthcare industry were recognised at Frost & Sullivan’s prestigious Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in Dublin on the 3 October.
Polymed to buy US medical device firm for $20 mn
Disposable medical device manufacturer Polymed is reportedly set to acquire a US-based medical device company for around $18-20 million.
Patient Empowerment through e-Health : Milon Gupta, Eurescom
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The vision of the empowered patient is still lagging behind reality, but now e-health offers the opportunity for patient empowerment.
NEWS REVIEW – WORLD
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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EVENTS DIARY
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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