Author Archives: Kumar Jeetendra

Medical Fair India 2020 Welcomes NASSCOM CoE – DSAI & IoT as “Digital Transformation Partner” FTR4H – Future for Health Conference

: 20-Sep-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

What do 3D-printed prosthetics, medical diagnostics, therapies that use virtual reality and smart watches that monitor vital signs all have in common? They rely on new digital technologies to deliver health services to people. The answers to many such questions will unfold at the 26th edition of Medical Fair India (MFI) from 5-7 March 2020 […]

NirogStreet launches “NirogStreet Vaidya Tool” to fuel Ayurveda healthcare growth in India

: 03-Sep-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

~Technology enabled Ayurveda is the sustainable future of healthcare~ ~Knowledge capacity building in Ayurveda made possible through technology~ New Delhi, 3rd September 2019: The ancient science and healthcare discipline, Ayurveda is an effective and one of the most sustainable healthcare systems in the world. But, the biggest challenge that Ayurveda has faced is lack of […]

Karnataka Ophthalmic Society honours Practo for its exemplary contribution in digital healthcare at iBeach Festival 2019

: 03-Sep-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

The honour is in recognition of services rendered to the field of Ophthalmology by both clinicians and the industry The iBeach Film Festival is a first-of-its-kind in India and witnessed a gathering of 300-400 doctors & medical faculty (India and International) Practo, India’s largest and one of the leading digital healthcare platforms in the world […]

Digital Health Technology can revolutionize healthcare in India, identifies Philips’ 2019 Future Health Index Report

: 22-Aug-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

New Delhi, India – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today unveiled the India findings of its 15-country Future Health Index (FHI) 2019 report: ‘Transforming healthcare experiences: Exploring the impact of digital health technology on healthcare professionals and patients’. The study reveals that India is a forerunner in the […]

AYUSH experts pitched for legalization of medicinal use of Cannabis at Oja Festival

: 12-Aug-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

~Oja Festival 2019 focuses on the future of pain management with cannabis~ ~India can revolutionise Pain Management with Cannabis by using Ayurvedic knowledge~ New Delhi, August 10, 2019: The third edition of Oja Festival, India’s premier festival for Ayurveda was organized, by NirogStreet (India’s first technology-led Ayurveda platform) in association with Ministry of AYUSH (Government of India) and co-organised by CSIR-IIIM Technology […]

A new online survey finds 90% of Indian women afraid of using public washrooms

: 08-Aug-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

~The survey is designed and conducted by Pinkishe Foundation in partnership with Sanfe~ ~Survey revealed workplaces, travel destinations, malls and even five star hotels under restrooms hygiene radar~ ~Smaller cities are more concerned about the state of public washrooms and the health risks associated~ New Delhi; 08.08.2019: A new online survey asked Indian women about […]

Practo and RBL Bank launch India’s first health-focused credit card

: 08-Aug-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

Practo users will be able to apply their credit cards directly on the Practo app and RBL Bank’s website The card offers benefits like unlimited online consultations, cashbacks in the form of HealthCash, free health checkups, to name a few India, August 08, 2019: RBL Bank, one of India’s fastest growing private sector banks and […]

Dengue fever prevention: Foods to eat and avoid

: 31-Jul-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms typically begins three to fourteen days after infection. This may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. When a mosquito bites a person infected with a dengue virus, the virus enters the mosquito. When […]

DocsApp extends their medical assistance to flood-hit casualties in Assam

: 29-Jul-2019   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

With Assam reeling under the pressure of its annual deluge, readily available medical help is a welcome step towards uplifting the dire state of the flood-hit victims of the state. DocsApp – an online medical consultation app with an unwavering commitment in ensuring quality healthcare for all, is extending free online doctor consultations to all […]

Let your dermatologist be the guide for your skin, not your neighbour

: 23-Jul-2019   |   :Dr. Sravya Tipirneni, Consultant - Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield

The definition of beauty has evolved over time and while times are changing now, the perfect skin seen on screens with glowing skin all the time became the major benchmark for females to feel beautiful. Our country has an industry thriving with the popularity of fairness creams in the skin care market and people tend […]