Hospital & Healthcare

Make government’s guidelines universally enforceable to control hospital acquired infections: Experts

A nearly 30% increase in the mortality rate in hospitals can be attributed to poor infection management...

“There is a need for more innovations in the way healthcare is delivered at the point-of-care level”

The reimagination of health systems in India is turning towards a central role being played by point-of-care tests that are accessible and affordable, to enable early detection and timely treatment of a number of diseases impacting India. This not only includes the current monsoon related spike in malaria cases that has surged by 40 per cent over last year's count, but also makes us reflect upon the fact that for the majority of tuberculosis (TB) testing, age-old microscopy technique still holds...

Transforming Healthcare With Generative AI

Generative AI is selling itself to emerge as the new frontier in the horizon for the booming healthcare industry. Highlighting some of the significant developments in this technology space, this article has a few Indian leaders voicing their opinions on exploring Generative AI to progress their businesses and services....

WHO recommends R21 vaccine for malaria prevention in updated advice on immunisation

R21 and RTS,S vaccines act against P. falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent...

IIM Lucknow develops model to mitigate cybersecurity risk in healthcare sector

To assist Chief Information Officers in assessing risks and proposing customised mitigation plans...

Mylab transforms new-born screening with breakthrough point-of-care solution

Newborn screening is a critical public health program involving the testing of newborn infants for specific genetic, metabolic, and congenital disorders shortly after birth ...

Huawei Accelerates Intelligent Healthcare with the Innovative Digital Medical Technology Solution

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, Huawei held the first intelligent healthcare summit themed "Build a Digital Health Community to Accelerate Intelligent Healthcare". Huawei released the Digital Medical Technology Solution to help the healthcare industry go smart....

NURA Health Screening Centre by Fujifilm opens in Mongolia

The first centre opened under a technology partnership contract...

Stryker Launches PROstep® MIS Lapidus, a New Minimally Invasive Surgical Option for Treating Patients with Bunions

Stryker’s PROstep MIS portfolio will be featured at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting...

Johnson & Johnson's Revamped Identity Signals Global Healthcare Evolution

Brand and visual identity demonstrate the best of Johnson & Johnson’s care and humanity, while capturing the Company’s passion and determination to improve the health of people worldwide...