For an industry which is often slated as one of the most conservative and least open to major technological innovations– the healthcare sector has witnessed some major breakthroughs and opportunities in 2017. As we approach the end of the year, it is interesting to analyze how the healthcare industry has turned into a prime space…
With a rapid increase in the size of the aging population, obesity rising at an alarming rate, and sedentary lifestyles becoming more common, diabetes has evolved into one of the most devastating diseases that affects millions of people worldwide. According to a survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 422 million people…
We are halfway through November- a month of advocacy which sees the return of the annual Movember campaign, an initiative that calls for the menfolk to grow dapper mustaches in a bid to raise money and awareness for men’s health. Understandably, a central focus of the campaign is prostate cancer- one of the most commonly…
Men’s health, often sidelined in the glare of the macho talk, has gained a lot of momentum and visibility in recent times– and, a decent quantum of credit for this development goes to the Movember Foundation. An organization dedicated to helping men lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation offers a common platform for discussions,…
In the past few decades, we have witnessed an array of product developments and technological innovations in the healthcare industry. From health monitoring devices to fitness tracking applications and several other diagnostic tools, all are paving the way to improving our health and preventing deadly diseases. However, in the context of diagnosing heart activities, Holter…
From the evolution of revolutionary technologies for diagnostic testing to the innovative products introduced to treat identified diseases, the medical discipline has shown tremendous progress in the last two decades. In this ecosystem, medical imaging has emerged as a constantly evolving, high-stakes component, thanks to the top healthcare and technology brands launching innovative, highly accessible…
In the global medical scene, data, has never been bestowed the importance that it richly deserves. However, with the convergence of the digital, financial, and medical worlds on the same platform, the definition of health care services has taken a new dimension – “beyond the product.” A seamless reimbursement process, backed with cost-effective delivery of…
As the recombinant gets approval from an advisory panel of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the medical fraternity celebrated the move towards finding a cure for shingles rash. Shringrix from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) got clear thumbs up from the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee for being effective and safe for shingles patients…
From what was first introduced as a bailout technique for failed or suboptimal iliac angioplasty to a versatile and valuable instrument for an assortment of primary and adjuvant applications, the technology in vascular stents industry has progressively evolved, thanks to the emergence of coronary and peripheral vascular stents, delivering precision with a range of innovative…
A lot has been said and discussed on how the healthcare industry is one of the most conservative industries when it comes to the adoption of digital solutions. Yet there is no denying the fact that the healthcare systems throughout the world have recognized the immense potential which digital health holds, and have gradually opened…
