Tag: technology
Medical AI Advances with Alibaba and WHO Partnership on Digital Health
Alibaba Group’s research institute, Damo Academy has partnered with the WHO (World Health Organization) Collaborating Center on Digital Health to advance innovations in digital health, particularly benefiting developing countries. This partnership was launched at the AI for Good Global Summit […]
Wipro GE Healthcare bets on India’s medtech growth with INR 8000 Cr investment
Wipro GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, is making a significant investment of over INR8000 Crores in manufacturing output and local R&D over the next five years. According to the company, this investment […]
New AI Partnership to Transform Pathology in India
Singapore-headquartered Qritive, a leading provider of AI solutions for pathology labs worldwide, has partnered with three diagnostic centers and hospitals in India: Metropolis Healthcare, a leading diagnostics company in India; Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (RGCI), a non-profit medical facility and […]
Mini-apps used in new study to reduce depression, anxiety symptoms
A new study by researchers at the Northwestern University in Illinois in the US has found that the use of 13 speedy mini-apps in smartphones resulted in less depression and anxiety symptoms in the participants. The group of mini-apps called […]
App allows ICU patients to be ‘heard’
SINGAPORE – When she was admitted to Changi General Hospital’s (CGH’s) intensive-care unit (ICU) two months ago, Claire (not her full name) was unable to tell nurses whenever she needed anything. This was because the 19-year-old, who suffered from respiratory […]
Asia’s first electronic ICU facility
INDIA – Fortis Healthcare and GE Healthcare have announced the launch of Asia’s first electronic intensive care unit (eICU) facility – CritiNext. The eICU services are offered by CritiNext which makes speciality critical care accessible and affordable to critically ill […]
Qualcomm provides 3G-enabled home BP systems for Japanese disaster victims
JAPAN – Qualcomm Inc., through its Wireless Reach initiative has announced the provision of 200 sets of 3G enabled home blood pressure management systems to patients living in disaster areas of Iwate Prefecture with Medical Platform Asia. These devices allow […]
