By Vikram Thaploo Telehealth has become a prevalent part of healthcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one area that has seen significant progress is remote patient monitoring (RPM). RPM had been beneficial during the pandemic by allowing hospitals to monitor and treat patients at home, which helped reduce the risk of transmission of the … Read more
Asia Healthcare Holdings is acquiring a majority stake in Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology for ₹600 crore. | Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy: https://www.ahholdings.com Single specialty healthcare delivery platform Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) is acquiring a majority stake in Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) for ₹600 crore. The investment in AINU, which operates … Read more
Bengaluru: GE HealthCare Technologies Inc has received a grant of more than $44 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop AI-assisted ultrasound technology, the company said on Monday. The grant will facilitate development of AI-assisted ultrasound imaging auto-assessment applications and tools to help address maternal and fetal health and respiratory diseases. The … Read more
In a significant development at the recent G20 summit, a chapter on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) authored by a professor from the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has been incorporated into the healthcare resolution. The chapter, a part of the book titled ‘Accelerating Global Health: Pathways to Health Equity for G20’, was penned by Dr. Ranga Reddy … Read more
In our global race to lead in innovation and development, nations worldwide are beginning to appreciate the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). One subset of AI, ‘Longevity AI‘, which leverages AI technologies to extend our healthspan the period of our lives we stay healthy — is coming to the forefront. Prioritizing Longevity AI doesn’t … Read more
The Telangana government has sanctioned ₹240 crore for the upgradation and renovation of various government hospitals in Old City, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi said on Tuesday. Speaking to the media, Mr. Owaisi said that a 100-bed hospital has been sanctioned at Kamatipura at an estimated cost of ₹42 crore. The existing … Read more
Mumbai: In a significant testament to the Government of India‘s commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to its citizens, the eSanjeevani telemedicine app has emerged as a transformative force, impacting millions of lives. Dr Sanjay Sood, Project Director of eSanjeevani at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Ministry of Electronics and Technology, shared remarkable … Read more
by Ramalingeswara (Ram) Rao Balla Until very recently, healthcare necessitated physical interactions between patients and clinicians. Over the years, the healthcare industry has evolved in leaps and bounds through cutting-edge innovations such as telemedicine, virtual reality (VR) enabled medical education, robotic surgeries, and so on. It is given that technology will continue to help healthcare … Read more
by Prasad Nakashe Data protection has been the focal point of discussion, post the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union 2018. The Personal Data Protection Bill was introduced for the first time in 2019 to address the need for a strong data privacy legislation in India and went through … Read more
By Ravinder Singh The emergence of Generative AI and the breakneck speed at which it has evolved in a short span has taken the world by storm. Current models bring together coding, logic, language, visuals, and the power of artificial intelligence in a seamless manner. The culmination of cognition and intelligence brings Generative AI closer … Read more