ICMR announces ‘First in the World Challenge’ to encourage scientists to find innovative ideas to tackle health issues

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a new initiative called First in the World Challenge. File | Photo Credit: AP Aimed at encouraging Indian scientists to come up…

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Centene forecasts Q3 profit below estimates on Medicaid hit – ET HealthWorld

London: Centene forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as the health insurer anticipated an increase in medical costs in the government-backed Medicaid program.States began reassessing eligibility for…

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GenAI can turbocharge lifesciences growth if choices are selective, deliberate: HFS Research – ET HealthWorld

Bangalore: HFS Research has released a report in collaboration with Indegene, elaborating how Generative AI (GenAI) can turbocharge lifesciences growth if choices are selective and deliberate. The report offers a…

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Google working on AI that can detect TB through the sound of cough and breathing – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Google has unveiled a groundbreaking AI system that can potentially detect early signs of disease by analysing audio signals, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This technology, part…

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How AI is making the poor healthier: A consulting firm shows the way to close the gaps in healthcare services – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Several sectors are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve processes and systems, and healthcare is a prominent area where this technology is improving service delivery. Management consulting firm…

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