healthcare

Mobile Phones Worsen Healthcare Inequality In India

Families in India with no mobile phones have lower access to private health services, and this may discriminate against poorer households.

Co-Creating The Future Of Healthcare

Mr. Sean Carney, Chief Design Officer of Royal Philips, shares his insights into how co-creation drives innovation and creates value in the healthcare sector.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Widespread In China

Scientists in Hong Kong have detected the gene for colistin-resistance in human, food and environmental samples from Hong Kong and China.

Awareness Of Cervical And Breast Cancer Screening Lacking In Indonesia

Scientists in Indonesia have reported that only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, while only five percent of women are aware of breast cancer screening.

QuintilesIMS Rebrands As IQVIA

The world’s largest contract research organization has changed its name from QuintilesIMS to IQVIA.

Tuberculosis Poorly Managed In Rural China

Scientists in China and the US have discovered that tuberculosis management in rural China lags behind the national and international standards.

7 Must-Read Stories In September

Climate research, career advice and insights into the healthcare sector took center stage in the month of September.

Keeping A Finger On The Pulse Of Healthcare

Low-cost hardware, combined with wireless technology and state-of-the-art cloud apps, will transform the business of healthcare, says Renew Group CEO Ravinder Sajwan.

CRCs: At The Heart Of Clinical Research

Do you enjoy interacting with people and contributing to ground-breaking clinical research? Consider being a clinical research coordinator or CRC!