REUTERS/ Ronen Zvulun By Dr. Sreenivasan Narayana The response to the pandemic has required real-time and continuous innovation that ensures quality care. In the last 15 months, while treating the rising tide of patients with COVID-19, many doctors found themselves working in an unfamiliar setting, treating an unknown disease. With little known about the coronavirus … Read more
By Anil Bhasin The Pandemic has accelerated the adoption and scaling of AI and automation across sectors, designing a whole new world for us. Minimising human contact and enabling a remote workforce has become imperative, and in this scenario, organisations including governments, hospitals and banks have realised the need and importance of considering automation to … Read more
By Abhishek Agarwal Even before the pandemic hit us, start-ups had already begun working on the development of technology-driven solutions that could help medical professionals achieve better outcomes. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in conjunction with medical imaging techniques to improve the quality of diagnosis. Start-ups specializing in Machine Learning are developing algorithms with decision-making … Read more
SOURCES: Anthony Chang, MD, chief intelligence and innovation officer, Children’s Hospital of Orange County; founder and medical director, Medical Intelligence and innovation Institute (MI3), Orange, CA. Isabel Healthcare: “Overview of the Isabel Symptom Checker.” Bertalan Mesko, PhD, director, The Medical Futurist Institute; author, My Health: Upgraded and The Guide to the Future of Medicine , Budapest, … Read more
You’ve heard of virtual reality, but how about augmented reality? The name might sound unfamiliar, but chances are you may have used it and not realized it. You may have even played a game that’s built on it. A popular example is Pokémon Go, a smartphone app that lets you go around your neighborhood or … Read more
Lisa Shaw’s family say the 44-year-old fell seriously ill days after having the AstraZeneca jab. Source link
Treatment for dementia-related psychosis is different for everyone. But one thing’s for sure: As a caregiver, you play a big role in your loved one’s care plan. With your help, they can have a better quality of life for as long as possible. Monitor Their Behavior Your loved one might act in strange ways. Their … Read more
2020 has taught India and the world that a well-functioning healthcare system and healthy population are critical to the economic and social well-being of a country. Building a strong infrastructure with institutionalised planning capability, efficient implementation, centre-state dialogue and cooperation between private and public institutions are essential components to achieve this goal. Scaling up the … Read more
MONDAY, Feb. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Black American children have higher rates of shellfish and fish allergies than white children, a new study finds. The research confirms the important role that race plays in children’s food allergies, the study authors said. “Food allergy is a common condition in the U.S., and we … Read more
Catherine Calderwood was forced to resign from her advisory role after admitting she had broken lockdown rules. Source link