01-Mar-16 Chinese scientists have built an “invisible” circuit in a layer of material used to make contact lenses for the first time, a technological breakthrough that could spur the development of new wearable devices. The circuits could be placed on the skin, to sense pressure, temperature and even stretch, thus helping people with prosthetic limbs restore their sense of touch. [image: YouTube]

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26-Feb-16 Cognizant has announced the development of a new digital healthcare platform, Cognizant Health TranZform™. Developed with technology from Orion Health, this new digital platform will help consumers make more informed decisions about the cost and quality of their care, while simultaneously enabling healthcare providers and payers to drive greater levels of consumer engagement and operational efficiency. [image: Cognizant]

26-Feb-16 Singapore based startup RingMD, that enables patients and medical professionals of their choice to be easily connected for online video consultations, has signed an MOU with Digital India to reach patients in rural India. [image: RingMD]

25-Feb-16 Carestream Health has struck a deal with Alibaba Health Information Technologies to create an Internet-based medical-image sharing service in China. The system is to wed Carestream’s image sharing technology and Alibaba Health’s online platform. “This new service... facilitates patients’ accessibility to medical consultation by eliminating the need to travel to health care facilities" Alibaba Health vice president Ni Jianwen said. [image: Business Wire]