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How AI, blockchain technologies are enhancing patient care?

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Support for AI and blockchain has been rising with increased interest from industry and the Government stakeholders. The ultimate cost-effective goal is to reduce healthcare burdens through decentralized record keeping and automated treatment protocols. It is becoming more plausible to believe that automated technology and machine learning can make accurate judgements in diagnostics and treatment. Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have become important buzzwords in different sectors i.e finance and technology. However, there is no reason to believe that these cutting-edge technologies will not eventually make its way into healthcare.  If we look closely at the healthcare environment, it’s possible that AI and blockchain technology are already being implemented. While many physicians are wary of this technology, there are many more who are unaware that this technology exists in the first place. Out of almost 2,000 physicians, including those in the US

eHealth and Telemedicine: Modern techniques improvising rural healthcare

Technology has emerged as a major enabling force behind almost every sector’s development in the present times.  Today entire healthcare ecosystem seems embracing new technologies and looking forward to modern technologies like automation, which is looked upon for leading to scalability, value based care and better medical outcomes.  eHealth and telemedicine both are advancement of technology which have facilitated things in healthcare domain. These tools have enhanced patient care by bringing better efficiencies, reduction in errors, improved quality and reduction in TAT(turnaround time). eHealth popularly known as electronic Health is like father on the family tree of ICT in healthcare. It implies the use of computers as well as networks, for example, the Internet for managing and storing medical records without using paper files. It is also referred as health information technology which makes your medical records available anytime anywhere. It includes technology

Know all about eHealth and Telemedicine

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eHealth and telemedicine both are advancement of technology which have facilitated things in healthcare domain. These tools have enhanced patient care by bringing better efficiencies, reduction in errors, improved quality and reduction in TAT(turnaround time). eHealth popularly known as electronic Health is like father on the family tree of ICT in healthcare. It implies the use of computers as well as networks, for example, the Internet for managing and storing medical records without using paper files. It is also referred as health information technology which makes your medical records available anytime anywhere. It includes technology such as electronic health records, patient administration systems and lab systems. It is process of healthcare delivery where electronic processes facilitate things and helps patients to get evidence-based treatment. It provides people an easy option where they don’t need to carry their paper files of medical records everywhere. For an e

Healthcare malpractices need to be checked upon

With the growing demand of quality medical facilities, the healthcare sector has grown as one of the biggest industry in terms of employment and revenue. Healthcare providers have adopted disruptive technologies and innovative solutions to cater people with best services. Due to rise in non-communicable diseases engulfing people of all age, the demand for the quality service is on the rise. Sedentary lifestyle and fast food eating habits have made people vulnerable to fatal diseases like diabetes and heart issues. These are the reasons, why people want accessible and best healthcare services in cost efficient manner. There are two category of medical facility providers i.e public and private. Off late Public healthcare facility has evolved still these are not at par with their private counterpart in terms of technology and infrastructure. Long waiting time makes things worse in public hospitals.  As public healthcare providers are not standing up to the expectations,

Health magazine: ‘One stop centre’ to provide the latest of health world

Health is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being and not merely the absence of disease, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Quality and accessible healthcare facility is as necessary as food and water for the survival of human being.  Amid rising non-communicable diseases including diabetes and heart diseases, one must pay attention to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In metro cities, people are becoming vulnerable to these kinds of diseases due to their busy and sedentary lifestyle.  In addition, eating fast foods and doing no exercise are further driving them to the grip of severe diseases. Healthy lifestyle is panacea to enjoy good health and live longer. There are many aspects of the healthy lifestyle including proper diet, regular exercise and absence of addictions etc.  At times one becomes confuse where to look for all the information related with health ecosystem. He or she gets baffled by bombardment of insufficient information from ma