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India's home healthcare on the rise

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16-Apr-15 Until a few years ago, home healthcare services did not exist in India. But organised players such as Portea Medical, Health Care at Home India (HCHI), India Home Health Care (IHHC) and Medwell Ventures now have pan-India ambitions and the necessary funding and technology to address the market, estimated at USD3 billion and growing rapidly. [image: BW Businessworld]

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India's government plans two national centres for the elderly

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15-Apr-15 India is planning two national centres for ageing, in New Delhi and Chennai. 12 regional geriatric centres will also be set up in medical colleges across the country. A need was felt for setting up these centres as there is no specialisation in geriatric medicines in the country currently. [image: The Indian Express]

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GE Healthcare designs, builds CT system in India

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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]

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Abbott India launches flash glucose monitoring system

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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]

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