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AI platform developed to support doctors, frontline workers with verified health intelligenceA Chennai-based epidemiologist has launched HIVE, an AI-powered platform designed to deliver verified, evidence-based healthcare intelligen...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
BJP alleges Mamata Banerjee pressured private hospital to admit Abhishek BanerjeeThe BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee of pressuring a private hospital. This was to admit her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, after an alleged att...
From clinics to clicks: Internet emerges as ‘second doctor’ for confused patientsPatients in Delhi-NCR are confused after doctor visits. Many do not understand their health conditions or treatment plans. Nearly eight out...
From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism waveSouth Korea is attracting a growing number of foreign visitors for advanced skincare treatments. Tourists are spending more on medical serv...
Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
No equipment or brain games. Just 2 minutes hand exercises to boost brain health and prevent DementiaNeurologist Suraj Malhan proposes simple two-minute hand exercises to boost brain health. These movements stimulate multiple brain areas si...
Forget blood tests, your cell's sugar coat may be the earliest cancer signal we have ever foundA new study shows that over 90% of cancer cases begin with subtle cellular changes before symptoms appear. Scientists now highlight hidden ...
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR CongoThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
Are you affected? Medicare breach may expose Social Security Numbers — steps to check nowThe Medicare data leak has triggered fresh fears around Social Security number exposure and identity theft across the United States. A publ...
From care to commerce: How phydigital healthcare is turning patient programmes into big businessIndia's healthcare is changing. Value is moving from hospitals to patients' daily lives. A new 'phydigital' model combines physical and dig...
ET Family Business Awards: Adding AI-care to the practice of good healthApollo Hospitals, India's largest healthcare network, is strategically embracing technology-led healthcare, focusing on digital integration...
Enhancing Medical Services: How Internet and IoMT are Shaping HealthcareThe Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is transforming patient care in healthcare facilities, enabling online appointment scheduling, remote...
Curelink raises $3.5 million in funding led by Elevation Capital and Venture Highway“Curelink builds on this behaviour and allows doctors to seamlessly communicate and engage with their patients automatically- all within Wh...
Startups help patients, doctors communicate via high-resolution videoWith service quality in offline hospitals not being very exciting today, there is a good opportunity to disrupt it and move it to the digit...
There’s now an ‘Instagram for doctors’Dr Josh Landy noticed a trend among doctors. They seemed to be texting each other photos in order to communicate quickly.
Harsh Vardhan seeks improvement in emergency services at AIIMSHe advised doctors and nurses to deal with patients with "compassion" and "gentle communication" is as important as an effective treatment.