Top American hospital names Indian-origin doctor as head of cardiology

Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s best heart hospitals has appointed Dr Samir Kapadia, an Indian origin doctor, as head […]

Researchers say online health information could be misleading

While many patients use the Internet to search for health information, some websites can contain inadequate or inaccurate information, according […]

PE Fund invests in Wellspring Healthcare

Venture capital firms Catamaran, the Anil Ambani Group

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Kaiser, Microsoft test medical records technology Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Corp. recently announced a partnership that the two giant companies […]

Now a website to offer health advice even from marketers

A website, Sharecare.com, is all set to provide platform to provide consumers with what they want to know on health and wellness subjects, reports New York Times.

Kaiser, Microsoft test medical records technology

Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Corp. recently announced a partnership that the two giant companies hope will push forward the effort to digitize medical records and safely transfer sensitive health data.

Google Health launched

Internet search giant Google yesterday unveiled Google Health, its online personal health record service, which enables consumers to manage their health records, use online health tools and get health advice online.

Google unveils personal medical record service

Google Inc has unveiled a plan to help U.S. patients gain control of their medical records and is working with doctors’ groups, pharmacies and labs to help them securely share sensitive health data.

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Microsoft’s US$ 3 million fund for HealthVault

Microsoft has created a US$ 3 million fund to invest in applications built for its HealthVault electronic medical records platform, the company announced recently.

Google, Cleveland Clinic team up on medical data

Web search company Google Inc is collaborating with Cleveland Clinic, one of the premier U.S. health institutions, to pilot an exchange of data that puts patients in charge of their own medical records.

Lilly’s CEO Calls for Reform of US Drug Safety System

Sidney Taurel, CEO, Eli Lilly and Company called on the health care industry, medical community and U.S. government to work on a health information technology system to provide rapid and useful insights on the effectiveness of medicines while improving drug safety.