Survey reveals common diseases affecting Indias women population

ENN (Elets News Network) A survey conducted by Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, Indias leading multinational chain of 105 diagnostic centers and […]

CII recommends economic ties in health IT

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended that bilateral economic cooperation be promoted through a focus on healthcare, information […]

Chips provide a leg-up to revolutionise healthcare

Research is on to implant semicon chips in the retinas of people suffering from total blindness. A fair degree of success has been attained, as 7-8 implants have already been done in patients and partial vision restored.

“The PG Diploma in Acupuncture at IGNOU, is the first medical course offered online” : Dr. Raman Kapur, Institute of Acupanture and Natural Medicines, India

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has taken a pioneering step by developing the first online PG Diploma course in Acupuncture.

Engineering Bio-Medical Marvels : Dr. Rajat Aggarwal, Implants, University of Southern California

In addition to the routine clinical work, Dr. Agarwal is involved in the Artificial Retinal Implant project, being carried out in collaboration with Texas Instruments, which aims at developing a complex artificial epiretinal device in patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, which will help these patients see again.

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Mobile telemedicine service soon in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh (India) Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has announced that mobile clinics will tour villages and telemedicine would be introduced through the