Bharat Biotech sets its sight on EU, US market

As pharma biggies like Ranbaxy and Dr Reddy

More V-sat mobile units to connect hospital network from Space Telemedicine

Space Telemedicine, in what is claimed to be the largest telemedicine initiative in Asia, will soon launch 600 mobile V-Sat units, to connect the smallest towns with major super speciality hospitals across India.

Health eCard initiative launched in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Health Ministry has officially launched the first electronic prescription in the new EU member state of Bulgaria. The Ministry has officially launched the pilot system for the Bulgarian electronic health card (eCard).

Private angle to Govt’s low-cost healthcare for masses

The Indian private health industry is entering into partnerships with state governments to offer low-cost healthcare to masses. Healthcare giants such as the Apollo Group and Wockhardt Hospitals are among those entering into partnerships with various state governments to provide these services.

Study says Smartphone use among U.S. physicians accelerating

Smartphones are rapidly emerging as the doctor’s “black bag” of the new millennium, and opportunities abound for mobile eHealth applications for the physician, hospital and consumer segments, according to The Diffusion Group.

Program brings medical services to children

The Danville Pittsylvania Community Services Board (DPCSB) is using videoconferencing technology to provide services to children, and adolescents in need of psychiatric help.

India, US to cooperate in developing medical technology

India and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in development of low-cost diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies.

Sanofi-Aventis may make India clinical research base

Europe

Our focus will be on EHR and conforming to international healthcare standard : Amit Kumar, CIO of Max New York Life Insurance & Max Healthcare

Interview

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.

Veeda to adopt cancer hospitals for easy access to patient pool

A clinical research firm Veeda Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd is proposing a project, wherein it will adopt about a dozen cancer hospitals in tier-II and tier-III cities across India to ensure easy access to a wider patient pool for its drug test projects.

Patient Empowerment through e-Health : Milon Gupta, Eurescom

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

The vision of the empowered patient is still lagging behind reality, but now e-health offers the opportunity for patient empowerment.

Max Devki Devi Heart and Vascular Institute, Saket

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

Max Heart and Vascular Institute is a 200 bed state-of-the-art cardiovascular facility located in Saket, in South Delhi.