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NIMS completes 300 robotic-assisted surgeries within one year of Da Vinci installation – ET HealthWorld

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NIMS completes 300 robotic-assisted surgeries within one year of Da Vinci installation – ET HealthWorld

Hyderabad: Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) announced that they have completed 300 robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) within one year of installing one of the advanced surgical robots, Da Vinci. These surgeries include many complex procedures under the departments of urology, gastro intestinal surgery and surgical oncology. Through this, they have become one of the fastest … Read more

AI Technologies: Transforming Diagnostics and Personalising Treatment Plans – ET HealthWorld

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AI Technologies: Transforming Diagnostics and Personalising Treatment Plans – ET HealthWorld

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are profoundly reshaping the healthcare industry by revolutionising diagnostics and personalizing treatment plans. This transformation is driven by the development of sophisticated algorithms, machine learning models, and advanced data analytics, which facilitate more accurate, efficient, and tailored medical care. AI’s strength lies in its predictive analytics capabilities, which are essential for … Read more

AI model developed to detect prostate cancer found to perform like ‘experienced radiologist’ – ET HealthWorld

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AI model developed to detect prostate cancer found to perform like ‘experienced radiologist’ – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: An AI model developed for detecting prostate cancer found that its performance was “not different from that of experienced radiologists”. A team, including researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, US, said as a “potential assistant” to a radiologist, the model could help improve diagnosis from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans through increased … Read more

MediBuddy unveils Sherlock an AI driven fraud detection system for healthcare reimbursements – ET HealthWorld

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MediBuddy unveils Sherlock an AI driven fraud detection system for healthcare reimbursements – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: In a strategic move to combat financial fraud in healthcare reimbursements, MediBuddy has launched a state-of-the-art fraud detection system named ‘Sherlock’. This system harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics to detect and prevent fraudulent activities in real-time. Sherlock is equipped with sophisticated AI and ML algorithms that … Read more

Clirnet launches new business division catering to premier medical, scientific content publishing, market research services – ET HealthWorld

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Clirnet launches new business division catering to premier medical, scientific content publishing, market research services – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: Clirnet announced the launch of its new business division dedicated to serving clients worldwide with premier medical and scientific content publishing and market research services. This expansion caters to a diverse clientele, including academic and research organisations, lifesciences industries, public health agencies, and more. The platform serves 550,000+ doctors globally with medical content featuring … Read more

Tata Tele Business Services extends its advanced cloud communication suite- Smartflo to Redcliffe Labs – ET HealthWorld

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Tata Tele Business Services extends its advanced cloud communication suite- Smartflo to Redcliffe Labs – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) has extended its advanced cloud communication suite- Smartflo to Redcliffe Labs. In order to provide the patients with the best experience built on a robust communication platform, TTBS deployed their flagship solution Smartflo, which streamlined call handling, allowing the team to collectively manage multiple calls and capture patient … Read more

Cencora says additional data stolen in February cyberattack – ET HealthWorld

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Cencora says additional data stolen in February cyberattack – ET HealthWorld

London: U.S. drug distributor Cencora said on Wednesday that additional data on patients, beyond what was initially identified, had been stolen in a cyberattack and data breach in February. The company launched an investigation into the data breach upon first learning about it earlier this year. Cencora has completed its review of most of the … Read more

Medical advice viewed as ‘less’ reliable, empathetic if chatbot involved: study – ET HealthWorld

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Medical advice viewed as ‘less’ reliable, empathetic if chatbot involved: study – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: People rated medical advice as “less reliable and empathetic” when they believed it was provided by AI-chatbots, a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found. Researchers found that this was also the case when patients or medical advice seekers were made to believe that a doctor took the help of … Read more

With AI, Indian doctors solve mystery of premature births – ET HealthWorld

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With AI, Indian doctors solve mystery of premature births – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: An AI-based genetic study by local scientists could help reduce preterm births, a leading cause for infant deaths and disabilities. Preterm, or early birth, affects the growth and development of organs such as the brain, heart, lungs and liver. A premature baby is more likely than a full-term baby to have issues with breathing, … Read more

Neuralink’s value jump leaves some Musk employees itching to cash out – ET HealthWorld

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Neuralink’s value jump leaves some Musk employees itching to cash out – ET HealthWorld

By Rachael Levy London: Some of the staff at Elon Musk’s Neuralink are making preparations to sell the brain implant company’s stock in the wake of its valuation jumping following its first human trial, according to people familiar with the matter. Stock compensation is a big incentive for employees at startups such as Neuralink. The … Read more