EU to Adopt Medical Device Database

In an effort to improve public safety, the European Union will adopt a pan-Europe online database for medical device products by next year, the EU’s utive body announced this week.

Biodesign programme to be launched in Singapore

Stanford University Biodesign Program and Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology & Research, and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) have come together to develop a new training programme called Biodesign to train the next generation of Asian leaders who can develop innovative medical devices to address Asia’s growing healthcare needs.

Wipro launches Next-Generation Remote Monitoring System

Wipro Technologies has launched a next-generation medical gateway solution that aims to improve coordination between patients and their healthcare providers.

The ‘e’ Factor… : Praveen K Ganapathy, Texas Instruments India

Modern electronics is revolutionising healthcare like never before. While bringing superior diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, electronic and semiconductor technologies are also making healthcare ever more efficient, accessible and affordable.

‘Getting High’ – on High Definition : Avinash J Trivedi, Sony India Pvt. Ltd.

Popularly known for its unprecedented leadership in consumer electronics segment, Sony also offers a wide range of products for high definition medical imaging, recording, storage, viewing and printing solutions.

The e Factor

Modern electronics is revolutionising healthcare like never before. While bringing superior diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, electronic and semiconductor technologies are also making […]

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.

Wearable Medical Devices Electronic solutions for the flatter world : Dr. Sreekanth S. Raghavan, Director, Paediatric Cardiology,Manipal Hospital, Bangalore

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

Technology is becoming a critical factor in monitoring patients with speed and accuracy.

Collaborating for Innovation : Matt & Poornima, Texas Instruments

eHEALTH had the opportunity to meet with innovators and facilitators of innovation together at the recently concluded Texas Instruments Developer Conference held on November 2008 in Bengaluru.

Bangkok Hospital Medical Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

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

Bangkok Hospital Medical Centre (BMC) is one of the most technologically sophisticated hospitals in the world today.

Polymed to buy US medical device firm for $20 mn

Disposable medical device manufacturer Polymed is reportedly set to acquire a US-based medical device company for around $18-20 million.

Government of India to introduce medical devices regulation bill

The Department of Science & Technology has proposed to bring in a new legislation to enforce uniform and effective standards of Medical Devices throughout the country so as to ensure that substandard devices are not exported, especially to developing countries, which do not have medical devices regulation in place and also for use within the country.

Telemedicine promises to revolutionise health sector in developing nations

Medical experts are now discussing a pilot project using telemedicine, which was initiated by United States, India and the United Nations for providing healthcare to millions in war-torn Afghanistan, as a possibility for helping people in India and its neighbouring countries. This is a project actually co-sponsored by United States, India and the Unites Nations.