You don’t always hear the warning signs of a failing heart, but what if your watch could? India is facing a silent cardiac crisis. Heart diseases are claiming more lives here than ever before, with 272 out of every 100,000 people succumbing to it, more than the global average of 235. With heart-related conditions rising … Read more
Indore: Indian Institute of Technology, Indore (IIT-I), is developing a Technology Translation Research Park (TTRP) with an aim to enhance digital health solutions and creating a seamless digital health ecosystem in the country. The advanced facility at IIT-I in digital healthcare to be set up under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) will … Read more
A New York state court on Thursday blocked Texas from filing a legal action against a New York doctor for prescribing and sending abortion pills to a Texas woman. The unprecedented move catapults the interstate abortion wars to a new level, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between states that ban abortion and … Read more
Varanasi: Researchers from the department of Computer Science Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU have developed an innovative technology using blockchain and machine learning to provide timely emergency healthcare services. This system, designed for real-time health monitoring, aims to bridge the healthcare gap between urban and rural areas. The technology involves sensors … Read more
New Delhi: China has conducted the world’s first satellite-based, ultra-remote surgeries, a breakthrough in medical technology that could transform trauma care, especially in high-intensity combat zones. The operations were performed using the Apstar-6D broadband communications satellite, positioned 36,000km above Earth, according to South China Morning Post. Doctors from the People’s Liberation Army General Hospital successfully … Read more
India’s healthcare system faces a significant challenge. Despite rapid advancements in medical technology, the deep-rooted healthcare gap in the country cannot be bridged by technology alone. While tech solutions like telemedicine, AI-driven diagnostics, and mobile health apps have made headlines, they address only part of the issue. The real obstacles lie much deeper. The solution … Read more
A study conducted by Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre in Kerala and presented at the American Diabetes Association conference in Florida in the United States recently revealed compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of telemedicine in diabetes management, according to a press note. The study was conducted over six months with 360 participants. The key findings include … Read more
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Innovations such as telemedicine consultations and wearable health trackers are revolutionizing the delivery and receipt of care. These technological advancements offer substantial benefits, including increased accessibility, enhanced data collection, and potentially faster diagnoses. For instance, telemedicine has grown by over 150 per cent in recent years, … 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
Telemedicine has quickly gained acceptance in India, dramatically changing the healthcare scene. This article delves into the emerging trends in telemedicine and their substantial impact on improving healthcare accessible across the diverse and wide Indian subcontinent. The Development of Telemedicine in India: Initially used for consultations between metropolitan specialists and rural patients, telemedicine in India … Read more