US website helps parents identify autism early
Many parents of autistic children don’tunderstand the syptoms of autism in the children. Keeping this in mind a team of doctors has created a 21st-century “instruction manual” for how to deal with autism in children.
Court provides relief to Hemophilia patients
The Delhi High Court has given Hemophilia patients a reason to smile. Treatment for this inherited disorder that is costly and beyond the reach of a majority of those affected will now be provided free of cost at three hospitals in the capital.
Microsoft launches HealthVault: software and services platform for health information
Microsoft Corp. recently launched Microsoft
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.
Arizona Health-e Connection model for state support of HIEs
Recently, Arizona Health-e Connection has received the national innovation award for its best practices in promoting healthcare IT adoption for its state.
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.
Telemedicine set to improve health services in rural areas
Sarva Swastha Abhiyan (SSA) and the Rotary Club of Ahmedabad Metro organized workshop in Gujarat (India) to bridge the wide disparities in healthcare services and telemedicine services.
Gates Foundation pledges $100 mn for global health research
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced that it has earmarked 100 million dollars to create a new fast-track grants initiatives to support the global health research.
Pfizer with largest online physician community of US to Improve Patient Care
Pfizer Inc and Sermo, the largest online physician community in the US, have announced a strategic collaboration designed to redefine the way physicians in the U.S. and the healthcare industry work together to improve patient care.
Quest Diagnostics joins e-prescribing initiative
Quest Diagnostics announced recently that it has joined the National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative (NePSI), and will offer physicians access to its Care360 Physician Portal and results capabilities.
