Tag Archives: 2019

2019 slated as big year for telemedicine at Stanford Children’s Health

A leading pediatric healthcare system plans to more than double the number of telehealth appointments, going from 1,100 visits in 2018 to 2,500 visits this year. “Through virtual visits, we are not only saving families time traveling to appointments and taking their kids out of school and work, we are also maximizing our providers’ ability… Read More »

Starkey Hearing Aids with Body Sensors Built-In: CES 2019

January 18th, 2019 Editors ENT, Rehab Starkey hearing aids are some of the more advanced devices on the market, including ones with sensors and even artificial intelligence that work together to improve the quality of sound. Some of Starkey’s devices are essentially invisible, residing completely inside the ear canal, while others are rechargeable and can… Read More »

Philips Shows Off Its Latest Health Tech at CES 2019

January 17th, 2019 Editors Exclusive, Medicine, Ob/Gyn Philips is a storied name in the medical device industry, manufacturing some of the more advanced imaging systems, diagnostic monitors, defibrillators, and other products. Those of us old enough also associate Philips with consumer electronics and may know that Philips developed the cassette tape and worked with Sony… Read More »

Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019 Shahi Snan: Know The Dates and Significance of Main Bathing Days in Prayagraj

Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela (Photo credits: Facebook/DY365) The Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019 has begun today in Prayagraj. Starting on the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, the religious pilgrimage will go on till March 4. The mass gathering of faith sees a huge number of Hindus gathering to bathe in the sacred river or at… Read More »