NICE Launches New Database for Cancer Research

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a new database that will help with the identification and prioritisation of future cancer research across Europe.

Dr. SMS a Novel Mobile- Health Application : Rathan U Kelkar, Director, Kerala State IT Mission & Sabarish. K, Kerala State IT Mission

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Dr. SMS is a novel project of the Kerala State IT Mission – the technology implementation wing of the Government of Kerala in India, launched on 29th May 2008 with the aim to increase access of health care services by common people through simple and innovative use of mobile telephony.

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International Oncology to open up a world class cancer centre at Hiranandani Hospital

International Oncology Services Private Limited (IOSPL) recently announced that it signed up a deal with Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai to set up a state-of-the-art cancer centre called ‘International Oncology Centre.’

Nano-sensor to be used for diagnosing lung cancer

A way has been devised by scientists from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa to diagnose lung cancer using a breath analyser containing gold nanoparticles.

Cancer researchers now have access to New Online Portal

A free online research portal was launched by The National Cancer Research Institute, ONIX, has launched to the public.

Towards Patient-centered Care : Ananthapadmanabhan, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital

In an interview with eHEALTH, U. K. Ananthapadmanabhan, President, KMCH, talks about recent health initiatives taken by the hospital and how technology has revolutionised healthcare in the country and around the world. Excerpts

Towards Patient-centered Care

Established in 1990, Kovai Medical Center andHospital is a 350-bed super-facility corporatehospital located in Coimbatore on a sprawling 20acre site. […]

Nasal Spray: A new instrument to fight Lung Cancer

An inhalable Nasal spray will soon be available, based on gene therapy for fighting lung cancer, described scientists.

Advances in Detection of Breast Cancer : Dr. K. L. Chakraborti, Head, Department of Radiological Imaging Institure of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science

[This article was published in the June 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Advances in diagnostic imaging, like Infrared Thermography, which helps in detecting signs of cancer at an extremely early stage is improving survival rates.

At the ‘Point-of-Care’… : Vijay Simha, Healthcare Business Group, BPL

Known as a pioneering organisation with capabilities of design, development and manufacturing of a wide range of diagnostic medical devices, BPL Healthcare has one of the most comprehensive service and delivery systems in the country and an undisputed leadership in point-of-care segment.

At the Point-of-Care

Known as a pioneering organisation with capabilities of design, development and manufacturing of a wide range of diagnostic medical devices, BPL Healthcare […]

Technology to Bolster Healthcare

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

While healthcare becomes ever more complex, technology is providing answers for some of the most challenging aspects of medicine. eHealth brings you a low down on medical technologies that are changing the way we provide clinical care.