Healthcare Applications

Chitra Ramakrishnan

An important trend is the novel and innovative use of technology to develop applications in healthcare that improves quality of service and creates better delivery models with greater reach. The combination of technology, computer applications and market need produces magic for such start ups and helps them gain global footing. Strand Life Sciences, Teleradiology Solutions and Neurosynaptics are three such innovative start ups in health care.

Strand Life Sciences offers web based analysis and reporting software, analysis tools, insilico platform for QSAR modelling and an interactive modelling and simulation platform. Strand has to its credit AVADIS® , an award winning data analysis and visualization software platform marketed world wide.

Teleradiology Solutions provides teleradiology services to hospitals around the globe. It also provides sub specialty consultation in cardiovascular and oncologic imaging to Indian hospitals. It has formed research partnerships with major technology vendors like GE to undertake research in 3D imaging analysis. Telerad foundation has been nominated for the Manthan Award South Asia 2009 given out in recognition of best practices in e-content and creativity.

Neurosynaptics provides healthcare equipment to facilitate telemedicine in rural healthcare. It provides a range of medical diagnostic equipments and solutions developed indigenously. The company was one of the 39 technology pioneers selected for 2008 by the World Economic Forum.

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