Health Tech

US-based Viiva brings smart electromagnetic invigorator to India

Viiva plans to expand its national footprint by establishing 800-850 franchises in locations such as malls, airports, and hotels

Samsung's tussle with Oura brings forth Galaxy Ring launch schedule: Report

Reportedly, the Samsung Galaxy Ring will be up for sale in the US in August. The health-and-fitness wearable is anticipated to debut with the Galaxy Z series foldable devices

Health-tech firm Pristyn Care eyes IPO in 3 yrs, to expand market presence

By streamlining costs and maximising efficiency, the company aims to enhance its financial performance while expanding its market presence

Galaxy Ring to work with non-Samsung devices, except Apple iPhone: Report

Samsung has reportedly said at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, US that the company is working on ensuring compatibility with non-Galaxy Android smartphones

Samsung to unveil wearable smart ring at Mobile World Congress: Report

Visitors at the Mobile World Congress will also be able to see new health features on Galaxy Watch6 series paired with the Galaxy S24, prior to public availability later this year, Samsung said

Union min Baghel inaugurates 1st National Public Health India conference

He said that programs are also being run by the Health Ministry regarding the elimination of Kala-azar. Apart from this, the rural housing scheme also has an important contribution to this

Samsung picks wearables to expand Galaxy AI beyond smartphones: Details

Samsung said in a press note that it is already planning next steps for Galaxy AI beyond smartphones - optimising it for various categories of devices, across various services

Samsung to debut Galaxy Ring alongside Galaxy Z foldables in July: Report

Announced at the Galaxy S24 series launch, the Galaxy Ring is said to be an AI-powered wearable device capable of tracking health-related data, including ECG

Committed to enhance eye care infrastructure across nation: Nitin Gadkari

Sharp Sight Eye Hospital's new facility is spread across 45,000 square feet hospital and can serve over 1000 patients daily in its Outpatient Department (OPD)

Kerala startup launches first e-health kiosk for better healthcare access

A Kerala-based startup has launched a first-of-its kind digital health kiosk that claims to provide basic diagnostics like blood pressure, blood sugar and heart conditions instantly with utmost accuracy in multiple languages and at extremely low prices. Prognosis, the kiosk, launched by Versicles Technologies, is equipped with a touch screen that offers video instructions to users to receive accurate readings. It aims to make healthcare facilities more easily accessible. The company in a release said the kiosk has machines that measure a user's blood pressure, blood sugar, heart conditions (ECG monitor), temperature (wireless Bluetooth thermometer) and weight. "The kiosk, which provides multilingual instructions through an AI-based voice bot, also features a resting bench where one can comfortably sit during the tests," it said. The kiosk (myprognosis.ai/kiosk) provides results in just under a minute, and also offers immediate recommendations if irregularities are detected in an ..

Health advocates demand regulations on consumption of junk food ads

"New data collected via the Poshan tracker revealed that 43 lakh children under the age of five are obese or overweight," the report added. This is just 6 per cent of total children tracked

Apple Inc taps new leader for 'secret' team developing glucose tracker

The group working on the glucose tracker resides within Apple's semiconductor organization because the system relies on an advanced chip-based system

NHA to boost digital health adoption with 100 microsite projects in India

The project aims to establish clusters of small and medium-sized healthcare facilities to enhance healthcare accessibility through digital health services

Omron Healthcare to launch at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai in March 2025

The blood pressure monitor manufacturer is going to supply the device for India's domestic market by March 2025

Pristyn Care expands presence to eastern India, partners with 60 hospitals

The company's goal is to double its presence in the country by the end of 2023 by expanding into more cities

Healtech startup Innovaccer lays off 15% employees amid structural rejig

An Innovaccer spokesperson said that the company's priority is to fully support its impacted employees, which includes offering them a generous package

Apple's VP of health coming to India, to speak at BioAsia event on Feb 25

BioAsia is an annual international event focused on life sciences, biotechnology, pharma, medtech and healthtech sectors

Muscle & Strength to add 20 more stores in north India by next year

Muscle & Strength's revenue grew by more than 25 per cent during the past one year

Health-tech start-up Good Health Company raises $10 mn in funding

Hyderabad-based company will use financing to introduce more product categories and expand team

Existing pharma marketing practices code is adequate: Centre tells SC

Says Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance's investigation report cleared Dolo-650 maker, Micro Labs, of allegations of bribing doctors with freebies worth Rs 1,000 crore