Children’s Kidney Replacement Device Developed

US researchers have developed a new kidney replacement device specifically designed for children in need of dialysis due to disease or congenital defects.

Natural Kidney function through belt sized Dialysis Machine

‘Wearable artificial kidney’ for dialysis patients has been devised by UCLA researchers, according to recent paper published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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. […]

Technology for lowering costs in medical devices : Milind Purandare, Associate Vice President, Solutions (Product Engineering Services), Patni Computers

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

Progress in medical sciences including significant sophisticated diagnostic equipment, tools and medical devices has addled the developed world with rapidly rising healthcare costs.

Spearheading Innovation : Dr. Biswadip Mitra, Texas Instruments (India), India

Dr. Biswadip (Bobby) Mitra has been with Texas Instruments for over 20 years and is the Managing Director of Texas Instruments (India).

NEWS REVIEW – WORLD

[This article was published in the August 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

World News

RFID may cause hospitals

Radio frequency identification devices (RFIDs), commonly used in hospitals for tracking supplies may prove potentially dangerous for the patients, a team of Dutch scientists claim.

QUALITY par-excellence : Mack Banner, Chief utive Officer- Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

Interview

Fortis pharmacy chain to provide home nurse service

Fortis HealthWorld Ltd, the pharmacy chain of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, is launching India

Minister unveils telemedicine project in South Africa

The Social Development and Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang of South Africa has launched the telemedicine project and opened renal dialysis unit at Polokwane Hospital.