Mental Health Crisis in the Digital Age In today’s hyper-connected world, the digital landscape has transformed how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. While the internet and social media offer unparalleled opportunities for information exchange and social interaction, they also pose significant challenges to mental health. The constant connectivity, coupled with the pressure to maintain…
The Human Factor: Aligning Global Patient Safety Technology with the Complexities of Healthcare In May 2018, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) brought together a voluntary steering committee comprising over 20 leaders from various sectors of healthcare to promote better coordination of patient safety initiatives. Fast forward just over two years to September 2020, when…
The Growth and Halt of Patient Safety: Why 22 Years of Industry Work Hasn’t Progressed There are many reasons why patient safety programs don’t improve evenly. Still, one big reason is that there’s not often a clear plan that ties together people, culture, how things are done, rewards, and technology. If healthcare groups work together…
How Technology Is Leaving a Lasting Impact on Health With an abundance of internet-connected devices spanning the globe, technology envelops us more than ever. While it greatly aids in maintaining connections, especially vital during the pandemic, it’s fundamental to acknowledge its advantages and the potential health drawbacks. This examination digs into the ramifications of excessive…
Need for a Bridging Gap for Healthcare Innovation in the Startup Ecosystem of India A solitary medical technology device can assess thousands of seemingly healthy individuals for latent diseases within a day. However, the creation of such a device often spans thousands of days, marked by various visible and hidden hurdles encountered during the product…
How is AR and VR changing the face of Healthcare? Most individuals harbor a general dislike of medical procedures, with many even grappling with medical phobias. Surprisingly, statistics reveal that two out of three children and one in four adults harbor intense fears of needles. For them, a routine blood test could become a nightmare…
September 2023 recalls the world’s attention to New Delhi, India, as the city hosted the 2023 G20 Summit, marking India’s debut as the host of this marvelous event. The historical significance of the banner “Vasudhaiv Kutumbukam, or, One Earth, One Family, One Future,” at the summit served as a platform for leaders from the G20…
The metaverse appears poised to become the enduring norm for all facets of life, including healthcare. Even as the metaverse in healthcare continues to develop, it undeniably presents intriguing opportunities by combining technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Web 3.0, smart clouds, edge computing,…
India has again topped the chart in the face of global healthcare standards. As a citizen of such a diverse nation and as a Chairman of a NIMS University, it is nothing less of a proud moment for me. Forbes recently released an article titled: “India Is Using Technology to Give 1.4+ Billion People Access to…
Technology has made huge strides in the field of health care. The way patients are cared for, diagnosed, and treated is changing because of new tools. Innovations in areas like artificial intelligence, telemedicine, genomes, and virtual reality are changing the way healthcare is done. This article is a creative look at how technology and healthcare…