Centre’s helpline to resolve health queries of villagers
In an effort to monitor the quality of mother and child care in rural India, the Central government will soon […]
Carrier Screening: The Future that Matters
Indians represent about one-sixth of the world population with statistics indicating a high burden of birth defects and genetic disorders. […]
Cancer ads zero in on emotions, not facts
According to a study, television and magazine advertisements from cancer centers often tug at peoples heartstrings, but rarely provide information […]
Technology Transforms Indias Health
Dr Madhulekha Bhattacharya sheds light on the role of technology in improving Indian healthcare scenario Dr Madhulekha Bhattacharya, Professor & […]
NIH launches research into human immune responses
The National Institutes of Health has launched a nationwide IT-supported research initiative using human studies to define changes in the human immune system in response to infection or to vaccination.
ProTECT trial to study biomarkers in TBI patients
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a five-year, $2.2m grant to researchers to study biomarkers in the blood of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.
Drug Naming Standard Enhanced
The RxNorm clinical drugs standard has been enhanced.
Medical innovations to help India lead in healthcare by 2035: Biotech Secretary Translational Health Science and Technology Institute interim Labs open in Gurgaon
India has the potential to significantly improve healthcare in the next 25 to 30 years provided it steps up capacity for generating and translating scientific and technological advancements into medical innovations.
MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine Brings FreeMD.com Symptom Checker to Health Consumers
DSHI Systems, which uses new technology to give people likely diagnoses for their medical conditions online, has partnered with MedlinePlus, the leading authority for online health information.
NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS
[This article was published in the May 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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Apollo Hospitals to invest INR 100 mn in R&D wing
The group aims to form a full circle in the healthcare segment by forming a separate R&D wing, which is expected to have collaborations with premier global research organizations including the US-based National Institutes of Health (NIH).
eHealth and Public Sector Reforms in India : Dr. Tarun Seem, NRHM
[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
In this paper, we take an overview of primary health care scenario in India, the contours of health sector reforms agenda under the National Rural health Mission: the principles of eHealth, possible loci of synergy under NRHM and possible technology options for accelerated health sector reforms in the country.
India, US to cooperate in developing medical technology
India and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in development of low-cost diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies.
