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Neurodegenerative disorders threaten the increasing geriatric population of a country like India, and under the given scenario is India ready to tackle these diseases? Are the right treatment options with the latest advancements in the field available in the country?

The healthcare sector over the years has evolved due to the advent of IT solutions. Today, various applications and monitoring systems are used in hospitals to ensure patient safety. We discuss the emerging role and importance of IT in patient safety.

The world of mobile phone applications has changed the way we access things. Use of such smartphone applications in the field of healthcare is enabling doctors and patients alike, and making healthcare easier than ever before. We discuss the role of mobile phone applications in healthcare today.

With increase in the per capita income of the population, more emphasis is levied on healthy teeth and dental cosmetics. And coupled with technological advancement the dental care equipment segment is sure to witness a steep growth.

Corporate dental care hospitals may sound as a risky idea, but here’s a closer look at such dedicated hospitals running and doing well in India, and fulfilling the growing dental demands of the country.

Dentistry as a specialty has undergone massive changes and technological advancements in the recent years, which are bringing in newer treatment options and yielding better results.

In case of accidents leading to bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, spinal cord injury, these stem cells can be used for their restoration. They can also be used in cosmetic treatments such as hair loss, skin grafting and tooth tissue regeneration.

Third Party Administrators (TPAs) are the intermediaries appointed by insurance companies who are licensed by the authority and engage in the provision of health services, thus acting as a liaison between the insurance company, the insured and the hospital.

The health insurance industry holds a huge potential in India, and the influx of private health insurance companies in recent years shows the growing awareness and demand of having a health cover among patients.

Medical worries have penetrated the society and increasing prices of treatment are adding to it. In such a scenario, government health insurance schemes are an option to fall back on, especially for the rural population. How well insured is the poor in the country healthwise? This is the question we need to address.