Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to file a detailed affidavit on the steps taken to make Mumbai’s footpaths accessible for the specially-abled. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra K. Upadhyaya and Justice Arif S. Doctor was hearing a suo … Read more
The court monitoring the rights of people with disabilities has ordered the aviation regulator to ensure that the websites of airlines and travel portals are accessible to people who are visually impaired, failing which they should be barred from selling air tickets. “If the travel agents fail to do so, then the DGCA shall not … Read more
The concept of telehealth has brought about a revolutionary change in the healthcare delivery system. Within this framework, Tele-mentored has emerged as a promising and practical solution, enabling surgical care to be provided to patients located in remote areas. This advancement has been made possible through the convergence of robotic systems and state-of-the-art telecommunication technology. … Read more
New Delhi: In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment that has helped millions of people overcome infertility and start families over the years. However, IVF is still not always successful, accessible, and affordable by a large section of society. Recent technological advances especially granular biology and AI are helping in making fertility treatment more … Read more
The Johnson & Johnson company offices in Irvine, California, U.S. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: Bedaquiline has now become the cornerstone to cure drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). Last week, a major barrier for drug resistant TB care ended, when Johnson & Johnson’s patent on bedaquiline expired on July 18. This long-awaited expiry will … Read more
You can try to develop an AI chatbot or mobile app that uses natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to provide instant medical advice and assistance, helping users make informed healthcare decisions. by Venky Ananth Both complex and vast in scope, healthcare has its share of challenges and bottlenecks that impact quality and accessibility … Read more
Making data more accessible and including technology for efficient care delivery can help in the digital transformation of India’s healthcare industry, said former US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr David Shulkin. Shulkin, who was on a week-long visit to this country, said the cooperation between New Delhi and Washington is “really critical” given the technological … Read more
Bengaluru, 13th July, 2022: MediBuddy today announced that it has acquired Clinix, an online doctor consultation platform specializing in rural India. Clinix has a widespread network across 20 tier 3 & 4 cities, catering to the healthcare needs of the rural population. MediBuddy’s acquisition of Clinix will help them to further scale their operations and … Read more
Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld, spoke to Satish Kannan, Co-founder and CEO, MediBuddy, to know more about digital technologies impacting healthcare. Technology impacting healthcare ?Like we all know, technology is really transforming the way we all live today. From healthcare, education, banking, travel, etc. So, in a way, what is happening is that all of our … Read more