BARC scientists developed portable tele-ECG machine

A new low-cost and portable tele-electro cardiogram (ECG) system has been developed by the scientists of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Orissa rolls out telemedicine centres

The Orissa Trust of Technical Education and Training (OTTET) has announced plans to roll out telemedicine centres in villages across the state-the ninth largest in India.

When the going gets tough

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

As the actual effect of the ‘near-apocalyptic’ credit crisis hits us, we must understand its direct and indirect impact on public health.

Telemedicine Myths & Realities : Lieutenant Colonel Salil Garg, Cardiologist, Command Hospital, Pune and Squadron Leader Mudit Mathur, DD Space Ops, DSCC, Bhopal

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

Recent developments in computing and networking have enabled collaborative biomedical engineering research by geographically separated

Bangladesh introduces telehealth services

From February onwards, the Bangladesh government will have in place

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.

Wellness at the Workplace : Dr. Paul Litchfield, British Telecom

The main role of Occupational Medicine is to provide health advice to organisations and stakeholders, to ensure high standards of health and safety at the workplace. The Chief Medical Officer at British Telecom, speaks about his work at the largest telecom company in the UK.

Intelligent Communication : Madhukar Saboo, Head – healthcare & Life Sciences vertical, Avaya GlobalConnect

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

An integrated approach to IT and communication systems for better patient care and higher operational efficiencies is very much the need of the hour. This article looks at the importance of effective communication channels that can help in providing better health care facilities.

Blu – ray archive arrives in India

Electronic Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and 21st Century Health Management Solutions have signed an MoU to jointly set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Healthcare ICT and Medical Electronic Solutions to address the very large healthcare projects in the government sector in India.

Doctor on Call

For the first time in India, a mobile phone doctor-to-patient service called ‘Doctor on Call’ will be launched.

SMS for the nearest healthcare facility in India

If you happen to be anywhere in Kerala

World News : Dec 2008

State Department, IBM build telehealth bridge to rural Pakistan A telemedicine project by the State Department, IBM, and other public […]

India News:Dec 2008

India to have online process for clinical trials by 2013 In order to improve the process of clinical trail approvals, […]