New Delhi: Last year, Google-owned YouTube announced partnership and product updates to support wellbeing and mental health of teens on the platform. It is now rolling out those features, which include limiting the recommendation of videos that could be negative if watched repeatedly, in more countries. James Beser, director, product management, recently spoke about how … Read more
New Delhi: The findings of a new study has brought good news to a field of medical science which can benefit 10 million people across the globe. We are talking about Parkinson’s disease, the world’s fastest growing neurodegenerative disorder. The study has been published in Nature Communications. A team of researchers, led by scientists at … Read more
Paris: The majority (63 per cent) of lifesciences organisations, across biopharma and MedTech, have connected health products already on the market or under development. Irrespective of their stage of product development, lifesciences organisations anticipate that connected health will contribute more than one-fifth of their total revenue in five years, yet a lack of essential data … Read more
New Delhi: Ascension, one of the healthcare giants in the US, has revealed that in May 2024, it was hit by a ransomware attack, which impacted its electronic health records system, phones, and scheduling systems. While some non-emergent procedures and appointments were delayed, emergency services were diverted to avoid backlogs. How hackers got hold of … Read more
Kolkata: At least two private hospitals in the city have either installed or are in the process of introducing artificial intelligence-powered remote monitoring system for every patient that will screen multiple vital parameters like heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, SPO2 levels or oxygen saturation and temperature. It also monitors ECG and issues real-time alerts … Read more
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited (CGMSCL) is successfully implementing a GPS-based tracking system for medicine delivery, enhancing supply chain efficiency. The system enables real-time tracking and monitoring of shipments from warehouses to health facilities. CGMSCL emphasizes transparency and security in deliveries, highlighting the commitment to exceptional service, reliability, and transparency. Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation … Read more
London: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has agreed to allow UnitedHealth Group to notify people whose data was exposed during a hack on its Change Healthcare unit in February, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The decision would spare U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers from time-consuming and expensive work, according … Read more
New Delhi: C3 Med-Tech, involved in the development and manufacturing of ophthalmic screening devices, announced that it has secured an undisclosed amount from Industrial Metal Powders. This will help it to launch new telemedicine and AI-enabled portable equipment for smooth and quick eye checkups and detecting eye diseases in real-time. Yash Nagarsheth Founder & CEO … Read more
Dubai: Augnito, a leading provider of Medical Voice AI solutions, has formed an alliance with Dharmendra Ghai, a prominent digital health evangelist based out of Qatar. Ghai’s investment and expertise are set to accelerate the development and deployment of Augnito’s cutting-edge healthcare technologies, enhancing patient experiences and operational efficiency across the global care continuum. With … Read more
New Delhi: A mobile app could help predict if a pregnant woman will develop depression in the later stages of pregnancy, according to new research. By asking women to respond to surveys during their first trimester, researchers identified various risk factors, including sleep quality and food insecurity, for developing depression. “We can ask people a … Read more