Study: slum residents live in sub-human conditions
According to survey study of around 900 people living in Chennai’s slums and pavement, 86 per cent of slum dwellers survive on one meal a day.
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Research: Mobility and IT viewed as critical by future doctors
Technology is a ‘must’ for medical students, for their future practice, according to the fourth annual survey by healthcare IT company Epocrates.
Sony introduces new telemedicine product
Enhanced communication, accessibility to remote physicians and improved workflow are just some of the benefits that hospitals and radiology departments can expect to gain from MD2GO
Online Videos help hospitals boost marketing strategies
Marketing strategies that feature online video could be the most effective for hospitals looking to engage patients and create brand awareness.
The State of the World’s Children 2007
The State of the World’s Children 2007 examines the discrimination and disempowerment, which women face throughout their lives and it outlines what must be done in order to eliminate gender discrimination and empower women and girls.
Improving social services in the Pacific Islands: Human Development Report in the Pacific Islands
A new report on Human Development in the Pacific Islands titled
UN report spotlights socio-economic challenges posed by ageing populations
As the proportion of older persons is increasing at unprecedented rates worldwide, countries are required to have fresh looks with respect to national policies, particularly those relating to pension systems and health care, according to a new United Nations report launched on 19 June, 2007.
ePrescribing increased 72 percent in US
At the end of 2010, approximately one in four prescriptions was delivered electronically in US, up from one in 18 prescriptions at the end of 2008, a report from Surescripts reveals.
“We need ethics and equity in the health sector” : Dr Ajay Singla, Additional Secretary-Health & Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi, India
Dr Ajay Singla, Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi and CEO, Aapka Swasthya Bima Yojana is one of the most dynamic healthcare leaders and visionaries in the country.
“ICT plays a very vital role in implementing Rajiv Aarogyasri in Andhra Pradesh” : Babu Ahamed, Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, India
Rajiv Aarogyasri, a government initiated health insurance scheme (working on a public-private partnership model) running in Andhra Pradesh is providing cashless treatment to almost 90 percent of the state population
Drug Naming Standard Enhanced
The RxNorm clinical drugs standard has been enhanced.
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A partnership to enhance virtual medical care WebVMC, the developer of the RemoteNurse
UNICEF report says gender equality benefits both women and children
On its 60th anniversary, UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) launched a report titled ‘The State of the World’s Children 2007’ that says gender equality is critical to child survival and development.
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Flipkart Health+ App Launched
06-04-2022
