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HCL Infosystems Ltd has been chosen as a strategic technology partner by Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) Hospitals. The tie-up is the result of a rigorous evaluation and a painstaking proof of concept exercise which took almost a year to come to fruition.

Genes play a greater role in forming character traits – such as self-control, decision making or sociability – than was previously thought, new research suggests. A study of more than 800 sets of twins found that genetics were more influential in shaping key traits than a person’s home environment and surroundings.

A device which could restore sight to patients with one of the most common causes of blindness in the developed world is being developed in an international partnership. Researchers from the University of Strathclyde and Stanford University in California are creating a prosthetic retina for patients of age related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects one in 500 patients aged between 55 and 64 and one in eight aged over 85.

Siemens Healthcare conducted a study with six customers in Germany, Austria and Spain to quantitatively and qualitatively measure the efficiency of the software syngo.via compared to a conventional Advanced Visualisation workstation. The study results illustrate that syngo.via can significantly help to save time when reading medical images, without compromising accuracy.

In an effort to reach out to the masses in far flung areas and deliver quality healthcare information to masses, RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital has announced the launch of its telemedicine service.

Carestream debuted new software features for three of its computed radiography systems that offer important advantages in the areas of quality and exposure control, pediatric and ICU imaging and print output.

With India entering the final stages of eliminating polio and closing to earn itself the coveted ‘polio-free status certificate’ in next two years, the global community has sought renewed commitment in the crusade against the …

Engineers and scientists at the University of Glasgow are developing a new method of treating head and neck cancers they believe will make therapy more targeted and effective. The group is not yet ready to propose clinical trials which are at least a year from now.

The recommendations of the Steering Committee on Health for Twelfth Five Year Plan are considered by the Planning Commission for formulating the Five Year Plan, which has to be approved by the National Development Council for implementation by the Government. Planning Commission is in the process of finalising the Twelfth Five year Plan.

Edith Schippers, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, Government of Netherlands called upon Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, in New Delhi recently. The two Ministers discussed issues pertaining to strengthening bilateral cooperation particularly in public health; responsible use of antibiotics to reduce threat of Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR) and drug regulatory mechanisms.