04-Apr-15 India’s per capita government expenditure on health in PPP terms is USD44, as against USD809 in Russia, USD474 in Brazil and USD236 in China. Considering that Indians constitute a sixth of humanity, a significant rise in health expenditure is urgently required to ensure universal health coverage. [image: The Hindu]

02-Apr-15 Wipro GE Healthcare has launched Revolution ACTs, the first CT scanner designed and manufactured in India. The company said the system is the result of USD19 mn in investment and collaboration with Indian healthcare providers over for four years. [image: Deccan Herald]

02-Apr-15 Matthew Bates, Senior Director at Abbott Diabetes Care, said India is the first country where the professional version of its flash glucose monitoring assessment tool is being launched. The round sensor, slightly larger than a Rs10 coin, is water-resistant and disposable, and is attached to the upper arm of a patient by a self-adhesive pad. [image: Deccan Herald]

27-Mar-15 Telemedicine that provides healthcare at a distance and is restricted to video conferencing between patients and doctors could soon be a thing of the past. An Indian team is close to developing a hand-held device that can diagnose 15 different medical conditions and monitor vital signs for around 72 hours. [image: American Megatrends Inc.]

23-Mar-15 India's pharma sector is experiencing a paradigm shift thanks to IT. Multiple systems are available to support work flow and facilitate the extension of the industry's reach into rural areas. Increasing use of data analytics will for example help identify the best and most cost-effective therapies, or enable the use of social media to connect with patients. [image: Cambridge Consultants]