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Companies today are looking to hire individuals who can keep up with the fast-changing technological and business trends by learning new skills. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top 7 sectors that require re-skilling and up-skilling in 2019 and why

Here are top 7 sectors that are focusing on re-skilling and up-skilling to bridge the skill gap.

07 May 2019 5:10 PM

Most organizations are in the early stage of AI adoption. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial Intelligence changing the healthcare landscape

Any new age technology adaption will face the ‘Iron Triangle’ of Healthcare test to prove its worth

04 May 2019 4:22 PM

The GST Council, chaired by the union finance minister, comprises finance ministers of all states. (Photo: File | ANI)

GST Council-like institutions needed for healthcare, rural development: Jaitley

I think a body like the GST Council, as a federal institution can do that job (coordination), said Arun Jaitley.

20 Mar 2019 3:44 PM

Of the many industries that have successfully implemented and benefitted from the use of AI, provided by machine learning algorithms, there is one, in particular, that is looking to unceasingly leverage the limitless capabilities of the AI revolution, i.e. Healthcare Sector.

AI to power the revolution in the healthcare industry

AI has an immense potential to transform each vertical of the ever growing healthcare sector.

26 Feb 2019 3:10 PM

Vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: PTI)

Healthcare must be affordable, says Venkaiah Naidu

Union health minister J.P. Nadda and the director of AIIMS, Dr Randeep Guleria, were also present on the occasion.

08 Dec 2018 12:28 AM

Migrants are, however, more prone to diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and tuberculosis, but tend to spread those infections among immigrant communities. (Photo: AP)

Migrants tend to be healthier and live longer, says study

Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive anti-immigrant sentiment.

07 Dec 2018 10:35 AM

Systems thinking doesn’t come naturally to public administrators. So, getting a group of experts in a room to deliberate and develop a blueprint is a progressive step. But the real test of it will depend on achieving a necessary coordination between the Centre and states.

Systems design thinking needed to solve development problems

To illustrate, Delhi’s public transport system is a good example of lack of systems design thinking.

05 Dec 2018 12:12 AM

By deploying deep learning solutions on existing infrastructure, optimized with Intel AI software solutions, GE Healthcare has the potential to power more efficient and effective care, enhance decision-making, and drive greater value for patients and providers.

Intel-based AI Imaging Solution to accelerate critical patient diagnoses

GE Healthcare is accelerating deep learning with medical imaging at the point of care.

01 Dec 2018 4:47 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Need GST Council like federal institution in healthcare, farm sector: Jaitley

As many as 3 lakh poor people have benefited from Ayushman Bharat health scheme in the last one-and-a-half months.

29 Nov 2018 12:19 PM

An estimated 2.3 million children younger than 5 were treated for sofa and bed related injuries in 2007-2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Falls from soft furniture leading cause of toddler injuries, survey finds

Just as healthcare providers discuss special car seats for safety, they should remind families of the hazards of benign-appearing furniture.

08 Nov 2018 10:14 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does weight loss before surgery provide benefits?

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Oct 2018 12:07 PM

To transform the way pharmaceutical industry functions, many technology companies and startups are creating models based on Blockchain. (Photo: Pixabay)

How technology is evolving healthcare industry, offering a patient-centric experience

Adoption of technology has truly made the lives of people convenient and better.

15 Oct 2018 8:48 AM

Microsoft India said on Friday it has signed an agreement with Niti Aayog to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address challenges in agriculture and healthcare, and promote adoption of local language computing, among others. (Photo: ANI)

Microsoft, Niti Aayog to bring in AI tools for agriculture and healthcare

Microsoft will also accelerate the use of AI for the development and adoption of local language computing.

12 Oct 2018 7:14 PM

A child dies every five seconds, and most are preventable deaths: UN

Experts say simple solutions like medicines, clean water, electricity and vaccines can reduce the death toll.

28 Sep 2018 12:53 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Four crore benefitted from govt medical shops, says Mamata Banerjee

"Till 31st December 2017, discount of more than Rs 1,100 crore has been availed by almost 4 crore people," the chief minister added.

26 Sep 2018 6:38 AM

Artificial Intelligence predicts heart disease deaths better than doctors

The machine learning will allow more accurate models to be developed for a wider range of conditions.

05 Sep 2018 1:29 PM

A Blockchain network is akin to laying rails between two cities, once the infrastructure is established multiple business processes and use cases can be enabled on the network amplifying the benefit to all participants. (Representational Image)

Unravelling the prospects of blockchain in the healthcare ecosystem

Blockchain offers a unique opportunity to the healthcare industry to unlock possibilities and diminish complexities in the ecosystem.

29 Aug 2018 9:48 PM

It is an important development that in independent India also the ecosystem of inclusive health has been identified as a hallmark of the country’s policy architecture.

Changing the discourse on health and inclusive growth

Healthcare has now become a critical leverage point where government action could have the maximum impact.

21 Aug 2018 12:23 AM

For the fourth consecutive year, the technology sector boasted the highest-paying jobs in the US, according to an annual report from Glassdoor.

5 out of 10 best paid US jobs in healthcare

The health-care industry offers the largest paychecks at the very top of the spectrum.

16 Aug 2018 11:35 AM

The two countries share an important partnership and have mutual necessity which has in turn made Israel an important partner for India's technological needs.

India-Israel collaborate to strengthen sectors of agriculture, health and environment

With a growth in diplomatic ties, India has emerged as one of the largest trading partners for Israel.

06 Aug 2018 10:23 AM

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