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Medical technology: from providing more accurate and rapid diagnosis to the monitoring and treatment of disease there are innumerable applications of technology in the medical field which increase efficiency and reduce costs well as enhancing patient care. Bookmark this channel to keep up to date with the latest advances in the world of medical technology.

NABH Pre-Accreditation Entry-Level Standards: Using Software for Help

By Dr. J. Gnanaraj | Published: Sep 2014 Volume: |

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Health Care Providers (NABH) has now given standards that need to be followed before applying for accreditation. The Indian Medical Association recommends these standards too. The standards might become mandatory for insurance companies for empanelling, and the state Governments might eventually make them… 

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Mobile Phones: The Next Step towards Healthcare Delivery in Rural India?

By mdCurrent-India staff | Published: Sep 2014

Wireless technologies now cover 96% of the global population and penetrate all walks of life. With 6.8 billion mobile-cellular subscriptions worldwide [1], the technology has successfully bridged gaps in communication and ignited economic growth and development globally [2]. It has also found a strong foothold within the healthcare sector in the emerging field of ‘mHealth’. ‘mHealth’ or…

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Why every doctor in India needs a Web site

By Aniruddha Malpani, MD | Published: Mar 2012 Volume: |

Just like you need a telephone line to practice medicine, a Web site has become an integral part of modern medical practice today. Doctors need patients—and in order to get patients, you need to go to where they are. Today, many patients are online—and their numbers are increasing every day…. 

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