health technology

What if AI did your health scan during next hospital visit? Is it safe? AIMS Delhi doctor raises concerns

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What if AI did your health scan during next hospital visit? Is it safe? AIMS Delhi doctor raises concerns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, especially in medical analysis and radiology. Hospitals are increasingly adopting AI systems for patient triage, initial scans, and workflow optimization. While these technologies promise faster and more efficient diagnostics, experts warn that the rapid rollout carries significant risks. AI in Radiology: A Double-Edged Sword According to Dr. Datta … Read more

From Paper to Pixels: Why Healthcare Needs to Catch Up with Modern Technology – ET HealthWorld

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From Paper to Pixels: Why Healthcare Needs to Catch Up with Modern Technology – ET HealthWorld

By Dr Preeti Goyal Healthcare system in India is at a crossroads, having to face a number of challenges such as inadequate access, low insurance penetration and a burgeoning burden of chronic diseases. Traditional healthcare models have struggled to demonstrate attractive returns on investment, with only a handful of major providers succeeding. Nevertheless, healthcare is … Read more

Health tech startup Pristyn Care fires 45 employees – ET HealthWorld

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Health tech startup Pristyn Care fires 45 employees – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Health-tech startup Pristyn Care said on Thursday that it had fired 45 employees of its current 2,000-strong workforce, across functions. The layoffs are part of a regular process that was triggered after a comprehensive performance review to track employee efficiency, it said. “In the last four months, we have hired over 300 employees … Read more

IIT Mandi research: Online reviews help drive adoption of wearable health monitors, Health News, ET HealthWorld

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IIT Mandi research: Online reviews help drive adoption of wearable health monitors, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Mandi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have analysed the different factors that affect herding in adoption of wearable technologies for personal healthcare. They have used mathematical models to analyse data collected from surveys to provide insights into the marketing effectiveness of online reviews. The findings of the research have been published in … Read more

Telemedicine facility starts at Bhagalpur hospitals, primary health centres – ET HealthWorld

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Telemedicine facility starts at Bhagalpur hospitals, primary health centres – ET HealthWorld

BHAGALPUR: With an aim to provide healthcare facilities to people in the confines of their homes, the district health department has started telemedicine services at at Bhagalpur Sadar hospital, referral hospitals and primary health centres (PHCs) through e-Sanjeevani portal. Altogether 1,250 patients from different areas in the district were provided healthcare consultations and services through … Read more

My Family First to open 500 DESH clinics with telehealth services – ET HealthWorld

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My Family First to open 500 DESH clinics with telehealth services – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi : Health-tech startup My Family First will be opening 500 Digitally Enabled Smart Health (DESH) clinics in rural areas across the country in the next two years to connect patients in remote villages and towns with medical specialists in metro cities. The company began operations in mid-2021 and has since then opened 30 … Read more

25 innovation hubs churn out technologies that aid Covid treatment, vaccine transportation – ET HealthWorld

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25 innovation hubs churn out technologies that aid Covid treatment, vaccine transportation – ET HealthWorld

NEW DELHI: New and emerging technologies are being developed at 25 innovation hubs, which have been set up across the country under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), to provide solutions to people-centric problems. Several such technologies and technology platforms have turned fruitful in several sectors, including the crucial health sector that attracted … Read more

MGI introduces automated sample preparation system for international markets – ET HealthWorld

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MGI introduces automated sample preparation system for international markets – ET HealthWorld

Dubai : MGI tech Co. Ltd. announced the launch of its automated sample preparation system MGISP-Smart 8 in the international markets at MEDLAB Middle East held at Dubai World Trade Center. The product which was first launched in China in October 2021 will now be available in international markets from April 2022. MGISP-Smart 8 is … Read more

Medanta collaborates with Qure.ai to improve diagnosis of chest ailments – ET HealthWorld

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Medanta collaborates with Qure.ai to improve diagnosis of chest ailments – ET HealthWorld

Gurugram, India: Medanta has partnered with artificial intelligence solutions provider Qure.ai to develop and employ qXR software solution that can significantly enhance and improve the efficacy of X-ray analysis for chest ailments. The software minimizes the otherwise high risk of missing out minor chest abnormalities, enabling doctors to arrive at more accurate diagnosis. qXR offers … Read more

Accelerating efforts to tackle T2DM with technology – ET HealthWorld

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Accelerating efforts to tackle T2DM with technology – ET HealthWorld

By Prashant Parmar India is currently home to over 77 million diabetics, a number which is expected to almost double by 2045. The prevalence of diabetes in younger population seems to be rising due to factors like lack of physical activity, unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits and a positive family history. With only one-third of … Read more