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Japanese company tests health monitoring in Thailand

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02-Aug-16 Hoping to improve healthcare service for the elderly in Thailand, Japanese company AIVS has trialled its Mimamori monitoring system at Banphaeo Hospital and the Red Cross Sawangkanives Home for Elderly. The system uses sensor technology to detect blood pressure and temperature, sent wirelessly to a sensor box in the patient's room and a Mimamori station in a control room. [image: The Nation]

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Thai city pilots smart healthcare for elderly

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27-Jul-16 Saensuk city in Thailand is trialling a smart healthcare project to monitor the health of its elderly and allow nurses to respond more quickly to emergencies. The pilot program will monitor elderly patients through smart devices and sensors installed in residences and nursing homes. These data will help the government better plan healthcare resources. [image: GovInsider]

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Thailand's biggest hospital operator targets 10 pct revenue rise

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29-Jun-16 Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL (BDMS) said it is aiming for a 10% rise in revenue as it expands to draw international patients. Thailand's healthcare sector, which normally grows 2-3 times quicker than GDP, is widely expected to benefit from rising demand from neighbouring countries such as Myanmar and Cambodia where healthcare is less developed. [image: BDMS]

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Personal genomics revolution comes to Southeast Asia

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31-May-16 Singapore-based Imagene Labs and New York-based LifeNome Inc have announced a partnership to bring genomic personalization to Southeast Asia. The partnership will leverage on the genetics testing facilities of Imagene Labs together with the proprietary bioinformatics platform of LifeNome, to provide consumers in the region with personalized guidance on nutrition, fitness, skincare and other wellness topics. [image: Pulse / LinkedIn]

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What Thailand can teach the world about universal healthcare

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24-May-16 In 2001, Thailand introduced the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS). The UCS, which spread to all provinces the following year, provides outpatient, inpatient and emergency care, available to all according to need. By 2011, the program covered 48 million Thais, or 98% of the population. [image: Dulyanut Swdp / Getty Images]

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