Tag: Healthcare
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Fitbits, Apple Watches can be used in patient care: Study
Data from wrist-worn step trackers may be used in clinical care at higher intervals to effectively monitor patient progress and disease management, said the study.
October 1, 2019 -
Motivational text messages help diabetic patients: Study
On average, HbA1c fell by 0.2 per cent in the intervention group and rose by 0.1 per cent in the control group - a difference of 0.3 per cent between groups.
August 31, 2019 -
IMA calls strike on Aug 8 to protest against NMC Bill
The IMA said the core concern of the medical fraternity has been left unaddressed in the NMC Bill.
August 5, 2019 -
Piyush Goyal launches Global Innovation Index in New Delhi
According to the ministry, this is for the first time that the GII is being launched in an emerging economy.
July 24, 2019 -
Promising opportunities in the healthcare sector
With the advancement in science and technology, there is a great demand for professionals in the healthcare industry.
May 17, 2019 -
Building an Inclusive and Equitable Healthcare system in India
Approximately, 56 million people died across the world–which is greater than the World War 2 civilian casualties. On the other hand, amenable mortality measures the deaths that could have been prevented by healthcare services once a disease occurs, while avertable mortality measures the deaths that could have been averted by public health policies that prevent the disease from occurring in the first place.
April 22, 2019 -
Yoga and its possible role in prevention and treatment of lung cancer
The fight against cancer has led allopathic researchers to look to a rather unexpected form of alternative healthcare, one that is thousands of years old and originated right here in India; called yoga.
November 29, 2018 -
Centre, states need to come together for better healthcare: Arun Jaitley
The Finance Minister added that the Centre has increased revenue for the healthcare sector every year but the challenge remains proper implementation of funds.
November 29, 2018 -
Central governments underspending on health, education: Shashi Tharoor
According to him, insurance companies are the "gainers" with the government-backed insurance scheme.
November 4, 2018 -
Feminisation of medical workforce
The field of medicine is paving the way for more women in leadership roles.
November 2, 2018 -
Taxing times
Our economy is the fastest growing in the world but at the same time our currency is in a tailspin, our corporates are going belly up and we are facing an employment crisis.
October 12, 2018 -
Nadda lauds H’yana for Ayushman Bharat launch
The scheme will benefit 10.74 crore poor and deprived families of the country to provide accessible healthcare to more than 50 crore people.
October 5, 2018 -
The rise of Bespoke Beauty & Wellness
Everybody loves personalization and technology is driving the next upsurge of mass customization.
August 31, 2018 -
A rewarding profession
Nurses play a vital role in all aspects, be it nation-wide health campaigns or caring for patients at an ill-equipped healthcare facility in rural India.
August 3, 2018 -
Future Health Index | Survey recommends connected care to bridge healthcare gaps in India
Data from the Philips-commissioned study focuses on the crucial role of technologies, access to healthcare services and efficiency of the healthcare system
July 11, 2018 -
Healthcare has been given a priority in last 4 years: PM Modi
The PM laid the foundation stone of a 200-bed National Centre for Ageing, dedicated a 300-bed Power Grid Vishram Sadan and a ‘connection motorable tunnel’ between AIIMS, Ansari Nagar and the Trauma Centre.
June 29, 2018 -
The LaLiT becomes first hotel chain to extend healthcare benefits to LGBTQ employees
The LaLiT, which has 12 hotels in India and one in London, United Kingdom, and employs over 3,000 professionals, announced the Group Mediclaim Policy during the Global Pride Month.
June 5, 2018