‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s Disease in my 50s’
John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition. Source link
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Allahabad native developing smartwatch claims to be 95% diagnosis accuracy – ET HealthWorld
By Abhijeet Singh New Delhi: Pankaj Kumar a former MTech (Biomedical engineering) student from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A), is developing a smartwatch that will help in measuring pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, etc. with an accurfacy of more than 95 per cent. The device is a remote health monitoring device that … Read more
International body recommends more sensitive test to indicate risk of developing diabetes
The measure of blood sugar one hour after a 75 gm sugar solution is consumed is likely to be a far more sensitive and practical method to screen for intermediate hyperglycaemia, say experts. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/IStockphoto The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in a position statement, has recommended the adoption of a test measuring … Read more
IIT-Patna scholars developing virtual doctor for early diagnosis of diseases – ET HealthWorld
Patna: In a novel and path-breaking initiative, IIT Patna is busy developing a ‘virtual doctor’ to assist medical practitioners and facilitate early diagnosis of the disease. The ‘virtual doctor’ when fully developed, will serve as a disease diagnostic assistant (diagnosis chatbot), conducting a thorough symptom investigation and preparing a diagnostic report for doctors. Besides, it … Read more
AIIMS developing mobile app for eye patients – ET HealthWorld
AIIMS Delhi is developing a mobile app to improve the treatment and care of eye patients and create awareness about hospital admission, transplantation, and post-surgery follow-up. Dr JS Titiyal, Chief, RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, Delhi said, “I think it’s a demand of time. COVID has also made us realise that you have to … Read more
IIT-Madras, KMC Hospital developing software to identify kidney stones and breast tumours – ET HealthWorld
Chennai: Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital in association with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) is developing an artificial intelligence-based software to help technicians red flag renal calculi (kidney stones) or identify malignant tumours in breasts, Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday. The radiology department of the medical college hospital was on … Read more
NHA invites all stakeholders to unite in developing Unified Health Interface – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: The National Health Authority (NHA) invites contributors and developers from the open community, especially those working the digital health space to participate, build and contribute to Unified Health Interface (UHI). Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), NHA had announced the launch of UHI on January 12, 2022. UHI is an open network … Read more
Teen’s life ‘on hold’ after developing Tourette’s
A teenager’s life has been put “on hold” since she began developing Tourette’s syndrome this year. Megan Jones from Carmarthenshire began experiencing head jerks in February, which she said could be set off by things like bugs. Since then the 17-year-old’s condition has progressed to more physical and vocal tics, including swearing and seizures. She … Read more
Should COVID Shots for Teens Go to Developing Nations?
Children’s Hospital Association and American Academy of Pediatrics: “Children and COVID-19: State Data Report.” Pfizer: “First-Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Prepared Remarks May 4, 2021,” “Pfizer-BioNTech Announce Positive Topline Results of Pivotal Covid-19 Vaccine Study in Adolescents.” Times of India: “Only 37% of 3 crore health, frontline workers fully vaccinated.” Craig Spencer, MD, director, … Read more
Denmark developing digital Covid-19 “vaccine passport” – ET HealthWorld
COPENHAGEN: Denmark is developing a digital “vaccine passport” for people who have received a Covid-19 vaccine, a move that may enable them to travel to countries where such documentation is required during the pandemic. “It is expected that there may be requirements from other countries to present vaccine documentation upon entry. A Danish vaccine passport … Read more