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Maharashtra: App-based system to spot disease outbreak early on

Maharashtra: App-based system to spot disease outbreak early on

The launch of the system was preceded by a training programme, involving more than 10,000 health workers, medical officers, pharmacists and lab-technicians. They were trained in using the electronic module, called Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). Maharashtra is the ninth state to launch the IHIP.

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Healthcare in 2020: the era of digitization

Healthcare in 2020: the era of digitization

It is expected that 2020 would be the era of digitized medicine. Health data will spread across the people and will be pervasive. New tools and models would be required for the same. There would be well-networked laboratories.

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NY doctor sues Apple over atrial fibrillation sensor in Watch

NY doctor sues Apple over atrial fibrillation sensor in Watch

According to New York University cardiologist Dr Joseph Wiesel, he was originally awarded the patent for "method of and apparatus for detecting atrial fibrillation" on March 28, 2006 which allows patients to use "photoplethysmography" — used in the Apple Watch with green light and sensors.

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This app detects tuberculosis by listening to the sound of your cough

This app detects tuberculosis by listening to the sound of your cough

A machine learning algorithm was fed data of nearly 7000 infected TB cough. The result- a mobile app that can detect TB with over 85% accuracy. For India, which has the highest number of patients suffering from TB in the world, this can be path-breaking.

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Apple watch has a finger on pulse, but can’t replace a doctor

Apple watch has a finger on pulse, but can’t replace a doctor

An estimated six million people in the United States – nearly 2% – have atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that brings increased risk of events like clots, heart attacks and strokes.

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AI-based health app: Putting patients first

AI-based health app: Putting patients first

Gowthaman P, CEO, Doxtro Technologies talks to Samarpita Yashaswini about Doxtro, the app that connects consumers in need with specialist doctors and medical experts.

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Shifa Care launchers multi-lingual healthcare platform

Shifa Care launchers multi-lingual healthcare platform

Shifa Care, the world’s first healthcare platform, offering around-the-clock healthcare services has announced its global and India launch, today, in the capital. It is India’s first dedicated healthcare services for LGBTQ community as well.

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Facebook removes groups that promoted fake cancer treatment

Facebook removes groups that promoted fake cancer treatment

The groups had promoted the use of black salve, a paste typically made from bloodroot and zinc chloride that is so caustic it eats away at the skin.

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‘Indian mindset is a major bottleneck in the aggregation of health data across care providers’

‘Indian mindset is a major bottleneck in the aggregation of health data across care providers’

“AI can never become as good as an expert because of the amount of (health) data is not available,” said Zoya while talking on why implementation of AI in the Indian healthcare setting is a distant dream.

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Facebook ads spreading 'misinformation' about anti-HIV drugs

Facebook ads spreading ‘misinformation’ about anti-HIV drugs

Using Facebook’s and Instagram’s targeted advertising programs, various law firms are attempting to recruit gay and bisexual men who use Truvada PrEP as an HIV preventative to join a lawsuit, claiming that the drug has caused harmful side effects in this patient population, specifically bone density and kidney issues.

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Dr Trust launches ECG Pen for monitoring cardiovascular activity from home

Dr Trust launches ECG Pen for monitoring cardiovascular activity from home

The device enables detection of common aberrations in cardiovascular rhythm like atrial fibrillation and even third-degree heart blocks which can remain clinically silent for years, Saurabh Goyal, Executive Director of Nureca Pvt Ltd, which owns the Dr Trust brand, said.

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Health-tech startup Arvi launches at-home medical alert system for senior citizens

Health-tech startup Arvi launches at-home medical alert system for senior citizens

The smart medical alert system offers emergency and non- emergency medical assistance with doorstep convenience for senior citizens. It aims to make healthcare easy, instant and accessible for senior citizens.

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Amazon collecting UK health service data for free: Report

Amazon collecting UK health service data for free: Report

The UK government has allowed Amazon to access health data under the National Health Service (NHS) for free which the tech giant will use for Alexa-driven medical advice for patients.

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Watch: People enjoying ride thrown away after safety lock opens midway | International Dec 05, 2019, 21:57 ISTSource: TOI.in A tragic accident inside amusement park has surfaced on social media.

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Hyderabad: All 4 accused in rape and murder case killed in police encounter | City Dec 06, 2019, 09:26 ISTSource: TOI.in All four of the accused in the brutal rape and murder of a woman veterinarian in Telangana have been killed in an encounter with the police.

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Hyderabad rape victim’s family speaks on encounter killing Dec 06, 2019, 22:33 ISTSource: Mirror Now The family of the victim of the brutal rape and murder spoke to the media after news broke of all four accused being kiulled in a police encounter.