Disabled transport access a “national embarrassment”, MPs warn

Disabled transport access a “national embarrassment”, MPs warn

Molly Stazicker and Sean Dilley BBC News Getty Images Accessibility on public transport for disabled people is a “national embarrassment”, a senior group of MPs has warned. A report by parliament’s cross-party transport select committee found “systematic” failings across all public transport and says “too great a burden is placed on individual disabled people” to … Read more

Speed up construction of access road, GIDA, district administration told

Speed up construction of access road, GIDA, district administration told

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) and the Ernakulam district administration to complete the construction of the 350-metre access road of the Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge by March 31. SHRC Chairman Alexander Thomas further directed the GIDA secretary and the District Collector to submit a report on the same. The … Read more

HealthPlix Technologies launches integration with Google to simplify healthcare access – ET HealthWorld

HealthPlix Technologies launches integration with Google to simplify healthcare access – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: HealthPlix Technologies has launched an integration with Google to simplify healthcare access. This integration will enable patients to book appointments directly with doctors using the company’s software, affiliated with clinics with a Google business profile. The integration marks a significant step in enhancing patient convenience, streamlining clinic operations, and enabling a frictionless experience … Read more

Aster Healthcare tele-ICU services to broaden critical care access across India – ET HealthWorld

Aster Healthcare tele-ICU services to broaden critical care access across India – ET HealthWorld

Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare Limited has announced the launch of its tele-ICU services under the Aster Connected Care arm in India, aimed at providing comprehensive support to healthcare providers to enhance patient care. “The tele-ICU services will provide key critical care services such as expert intensivist availability, continuous monitoring of ICUs by qualified critical care … Read more

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

17 minutes ago By Catherine Snowdon, Health reporter Getty Cystic fibrosis causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs A deal has been reached to provide NHS patients with continued access to crucial drugs that treat the life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. Officials had previously disputed the price being charged by Vertex, the pharmaceutical company that makes … Read more

Emerging Trends in Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare Access in India – ET HealthWorld

Emerging Trends in Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare Access in India – ET HealthWorld

Telemedicine has quickly gained acceptance in India, dramatically changing the healthcare scene. This article delves into the emerging trends in telemedicine and their substantial impact on improving healthcare accessible across the diverse and wide Indian subcontinent. The Development of Telemedicine in India: Initially used for consultations between metropolitan specialists and rural patients, telemedicine in India … Read more

Virtual consultations valuable to families living in remote areas or lacking paediatric specialists’ access – ET HealthWorld

Virtual consultations valuable to families living in remote areas or lacking paediatric specialists’ access – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: Dr Nihar Parekh, Lead Paediatrician, Second Opinion Online Consultation For Children (SOCC), interacted with ETHealthworld’s Prabhat Prakash on how technology is helping to bridge the gap in improving paediatric care regardless of geography. He also shares how early detection of ailments allows parents and doctors to provide needed care to children. Edited Excerpts: How … Read more

Five persons, including retired IPS Officer charged for illegal access of CDR

Five  persons, including retired IPS Officer charged for illegal access of CDR

An FIR has been lodged against five individuals, including a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a police inspector, for allegedly illegally accessing call detail records (CDRs) of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official in Bengaluru. The complaint was filed by an IAS officer, prompting an investigation by the cyber crime police. The accused … Read more