Bumrungrad International, Bangkok, Thailand

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

Bumrungrad International is a globally recognised and accredited, multi-speciality hospital located in the heart of Bangkok. Founded in 1980, Bumrungrad is the largest private hospital in South-East Asia, with 554 beds and over 30 speciality centers. The hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities, working as a holistic one-stop medical centre.

NEWS REVIEW – INDIA

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

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NEWS REVIEW – WORLD

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GE makes digital X-Rays affordable – eHEALTH Team

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

GE Healthcare�s new Tejas XR 6000 high frequency X-ray promises to reduce the cost of direct digital X-ray systems to half of the price at which they are currently imported into India.

Workshop on Carotid Intervention – Escorts Hearts Institute and Research Center, 18 January 2008, New Delhi

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

The Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center (EHIRC) organized a workshop along with cardiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists on 18 January to launch the Indian Council of Carotid Intervention(ICCI).

GE Healthcare with CenTrak to track healthcare equipment

GE Healthcare is to work with CenTrak to produce a predominantly battery-operated radio frequency ID (RFID) tracking system.

Silverline Technologies to enter healthcare

Silverline Technologies has announced the launch of its healthcare sector through an investment of 15% with an option of 100% acquisition in a North American firm specializing in healthcare change and performance management.

HP’s more affordable version of medical archiving solution for the US

The increasing requirements for medical imaging such as X-rays, scans and mammograms for an aging baby boom population may be the rationale for Hewlett-Packard’s renewal of its HP Medical Archiving Solution (MAS) with a more affordable compact version in its new MAS 3.0 edition.

Venture capitalists’ interest in Biotech raises record USD 9.1 bn

Venture capitalists pumped a record USD 9.1 billion into privately-held US biotechnology and medical device companies last year, in hopes of making discoveries they can sell to larger drugmakers.

Microsoft’s new hospital software suite

Microsoft Corp. has announced the first results of its recent healthcare software acquisitions, the Microsoft Amalga Family of Health Enterprise Systems.

Intel (India) develops remote health monitoring device

US microchip maker Intel is developing a technology to allow remote monitoring of a person’s health through signals from a hand held device.

Spectrum Health with Cerner and Microsoft to empower patients

Spectrum Health announced recently its strategic relationship with Cerner and Microsoft Corp. in developing the Cerner Care Console(TM) solution, a consumer-centric technology that empowers patients to take an active role in their care.

Blogs new window to the world for Pharma industry

Pharma blogs are playing an important role in shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry in India. Many Indian online financial portal and investment firms as well as research organisations have provided a blogging platform for the pharma industry to keep itself updated with the development in the pharma world through open and uncensored discussion.