Nanotechnology Devices Aid in Cancer Cell Detection

A pair of nanotechnology-enabled devices that capture cells in the blood which have broken off from a tumour have been developed by researchers in the US.

Peptide in blood and tissue inhibits the growth of breast tumors

Scientists have made a new discovery, which may become a new weapon in fight against breast cancer.

Build security, end blood scarcity : Dr Rajesh Gopal, Managing Director, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society

[This article was published in the October 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Well-coordinated chains of mother banks and storage centres, supported by NGOs and altruistic donors, is the way to go

Donated blood could cost up to 70% more if Govt approves plan

India is considering a proposal to hike costs of obtaining blood via tranfusion by up to 70% as part of a plan to revise service charges to help pay for more advanced testing and storage of blood.

India to set up world class blood banks in 600 districts

The Government of India has announced that it would set up state of the art blood banks in 600 districts across the country and a model blood bank in all the states within next two to three years.

Towards Nano Products in e-Healthcare Environment : GL Narasimha Murthy

[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Hospitals are also moving away from purchasing point solutions and toward buying equipments from different vendors that are interoperable, and that have a uniform user interface.

Intel plans wireless BP monitors

Bluethooth technology firms, such as Intel and Phillips, are planning to release health-related applications called blood pressure monitors.