Philips Research-led big data consortium receives EU funding to improve healthcare outcomes

NewsPatrolling.com:  a global leader in health technology, together with its consortium partners, today announced that it has received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 program to pilot big data solutions to achieve better patient outcomes in healthcare at a lower cost. The three-year program is the largest EU-funded initiative to transform the region’s healthcare sector through the use of big data. The ‘BigMedilytics’ [2] program aims to improve patient outcomes and increase productivity in the health sector by applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to complex datasets across the data value chain. This includes data from patients, healthcare providers, health insurers and medical technology providers.

"From patients capturing their own health data with wearable devices to ubiquitous monitoring across the hospital from the emergency room to the general ward, a huge amount of information about people’s health is being created," said Henk van Houten, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Research at Philips. "By applying AI to that data and combining that with clinical knowledge we are able to develop meaningful insights and workflow improvements that can improve patient care whilst reducing the burden of cost to health systems."

"This program is an opportunity to demonstrate how a value-based approach to Europe’s healthcare sector can help it transform in order to meet the changing needs of its citizens,” explained Olof Akre, Professor, Head of Prostate Cancer Patient Flow at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden. "Big data technologies will have a big impact in health. By focusing this program on pilot implementations we will make these benefits concrete whilst creating the networks and know-how that will strengthen Europe’s position in applying big data in the health sector.”

By bringing together all the key players from across health data value chains, the program seeks to break down the barriers between traditional healthcare silos and combine data sources to unlock new insights and enable collaborative innovation. It will also ensure the security and privacy of personal data is protected and managed within national and EU regulatory frameworks.

With funding shared across 35 partners in 12 countries, the collaboration will combine insights from more than 11 million patients. It will be divided into three areas: Population Health and Chronic Disease Management, Oncology, and the Industrialization of Healthcare. With the majority of health budgets currently spent on treatment, the program will also implement pilots across the care continuum, from prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to home care. Partners in the program include healthcare providers, technology companies, insurers, pharma, SMEs, research institutes and universities.

DHL eCommerce partners with SE-ED Book Center to provide greater choice and convenience for domestic delivery within Thailand

NewsPatrolling.com : DHL eCommerce, a division of the world's leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, has partnered with SE-ED Book Center to provide greater choice and convenience for sellers and consumers in Thailand. Through this partnership, ServicePoints will be available at 150 SE-ED Book Center locations in Bangkok and across the country; and will be rolled out at all 394 branches by this year. This collaboration is in line with DHL eCommerce's focus to provide the best customer experience in Thailand and its plan to expand the DHL ServicePoint network to over a thousand locations in the coming months.

Thanong Chotisorayuth, Managing Director, SE-EDUCATION PCL (Left) and Kiattichai Pitpreecha, Managing Director, DHL eCommerce Thailand & Southeast Asia and (Right)

Operating as a 'shop-within-a-shop', the ServicePoints are equipped with state-of-the-art technology where parcels can be processed within seconds and customers will receive immediate shipment confirmation via SMS or email.

"We have witnessed amazingly strong growth since the launch of our domestic delivery network in Thailand two years ago. We stay committed to enhancing our existing solutions; for instance the introduction of the DHL ServicePoint network to serve the growing SME and C2C markets' unmet demands," said Kiattichai Pitpreecha, Managing Director, DHL eCommerce Thailand & Southeast Asia. "We are pleased to be partnering with SE-ED Book Center to offer more parcel drop-off and collection points, all of which are located at major malls or at easily accessible sites to provide a fantastic customer experience. The process at the ServicePoint is quick and hassle free, with no need to stand in long queues."

"We are truly delighted to be working with DHL eCommerce to enable greater choice and convenience not only to the e-commerce community but also our very own retail shoppers. We are convinced with the reliability and affordability of DHL eCommerce's delivery service and we believe this collaboration will benefit both merchants and shoppers to a large extent," said Thanong Chotisorayuth, Managing Director, SE-EDUCATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED. "The plan is to extend this partnership to over 70 provinces in Thailand by the end of this year and in keeping with Thailand's 4.0 initiative, we want to do our part to enable more Thai citizens to embrace e-commerce as much as SE-ED has by bringing our store online. Since the launch of our online store in 2007, we have seen steady increase in sales and we are confident that as long as there's reliable delivery at the backend, e-commerce adoption will rise further."In addition, consumers will soon be able to use SE-ED Book Center outlets as an alternative delivery address for their domestic e-commerce orders. "It is all about keeping the customer at the center of all that we do, and this is another great example of how we are simplifying their lives," Kiattichai said.

"E-Commerce will continue to grow in Thailand and we are committed to enabling a better e-commerce experience for both our sellers and shoppers. As such, we will continue to offer more access points, more payment options and a truly integrated service delivering the highest quality to enable easier and simpler access to the rapidly growing Thai e-commerce ecosystem," added Kiattichai.

DHL eCommerce, operating in Thailand since 2016, is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. In Thailand, DHL has been present since 1973 with its other divisions DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain.

Astrum unveils its newest BT Clock LED Speaker, ST250 with touch feature, priced Rs. 3999 /-.

Astrum one of the leading ‘New Technology’ brands manufacturing IT peripherals in India, roll out an innovative BT speaker integrated with a digital clock and a glut of other features as well. With appealing looks, this speaker also offers a sturdy and robust construction.

Nestling with big and loud sound, ST250 comes with a high-quality speaker with 10W Output, which boasts sound, personable and enjoyable. The balance of bass and trebles with a blend of highs, mids and lows in vocals along with frequency response of 60 Hz to 18 kHz, the speaker is smart to offer the sound with no compromise.

Just touch the command option on the speaker and it instantly responds to the command. ST250, being touch controllable experience also brings you an amazing easy touch night light function to recognize the function in low light.

 Integrated with the Bluetooth Connectivity, this speaker can play all your songs or be the crystal clear voice to your must-watch movies, just by connecting your compatible device with this speaker with the connectivity range of up to 10m. Additionally, with the support of TF card space ranging from 128Mb up to 32GB; this speaker can also play all your songs from a memory card including SD card or TF card;

When it comes to the display screen, the screen reflects your every command instantly. The in-built digital clock displays time on the bright LED screen along with Temperature status of the location; thanks to the inbuilt geo-thermometer. The features just don’t stop here but the FM radio brings your tunes with loud and clear sound.

“This all-in-one feature with additional innovative aspects to touch the desires of consumers sounds exactly as personable as your most-loved singer, brimming with endless entertainment. With the inbuilt Alarm clock, you stay on time always,” says CEO of Astrum, Mr. Manoj Kumar Pansari.

Take this speaker out to boost the party loud music, uninterrupted for long hours. Having a battery capacity of 4000mAh, the music goes on and on and on. This lightweight speaker is undoubtedly convenient to carry anywhere, weighing just 717g.

Enjoy your entertainment, more; with this speaker now available in the leading stores across India.

The product is now available at the leading online and offline stores in India. 

Why You Should Drink Milk before Going to Bed

Niryas.com : Milk has been related with a good health from prehistoric times and as a result it is one of the most consumed beverages throughout the humankind. It contains a range of valuable nutrients which offer different health benefits. It helps in improving bone strength, softer skin, and a stronger immune organism. It also helps in preventing many kinds of diseases such as hypertension, dental decay, drying out, respiratory dilemmas, flabbiness, osteoporosis and even some types of cancer as well.

Do you know milk (organic full cream milk) has a lot of health benefits of drinking it at night? Despite the fact that milk should be consumed 3 hours before you go to the bed. It is healthier to drink milk at morning and at night. Here are some of the health benefits of drinking milk at night:

·         Want a better sleep? Have a glass of lukewarm milk before you go to the bed which can help you out in fall asleep and give a better induce sound sleep.

·         Milk has Calcium and vitamin D which help to make strong, healthy bones and teeth, and its potassium lets upholding of a healthy blood pressure.

·         The benefit of warm milk before bed is that it helps you in a relaxed and calm sleep by keeping your body calm down. If you struggle to fall sleeping, you can have a glass of it.

·         Had a hard day? Drink a glass of warm milk before bed as it provides health benefits. Lukewarm milk before bed has a psychological consequence on you.

·         Don’t like milk? You could include a rich carbohydrate food dish and at the same time this would bear out to be a helpful way to finish your day on a relaxing mood.

·         Make a glass of chocolate milk instead of simple warm milk for your taste and nourishment. It will help you in getting all the food values along with the taste.

There are a lot of people who do not like to have milk because of its flavour, for them here are a few other alternatives for you to attempt.

·         If you hate milk then add whole grain crackers and cheese along with your glass of milk. Yummy and mouth-watering but at the same time healthy.

·         You can eat yogurt with fruit toppings along with a glass of milk.

·         Like banana and peanut butter? You can add a banana with peanut butter could be a great idea for you with a glass of warm milk.

·         You can add whole grain cornflakes or cereals with fresh fruits in your warm glass of milk.

Our mother always used to pour a glass of milk for us to drink before we go to sleep at night when we were young right? Amongst the other things, try to make sure you will hit the bed timely every day and always drink enough water. Follow a healthy routine for yourself and you will never have to complain about your health.

Dancer and Choreographer Varsha Naik lead a dance fitness event to support Breast Cancer Research program

NewsPatrolling.com : Women these days, have a lot on their mind, be it their career, marriage or kids. But between all this, take a break and think when was the last time you visited a doctor to get your breasts examined for lumps? In Support of Breast cancer awareness and research, choreographer and entrepreneur, Varsha Naik of Navrang Dance Academy (New Jersey) and Menlo Park Lions club along with instructor ZIN Sumathy Iyer and Shivani Verma raised their voice in support of Breast cancer research and awareness. 

They organized a Zumba fitness charity event with a 90 minute nonstop Zumbathon, supported by Suhag Jewelers, NJ. The event was attended by hundreds women from all walks of life.  The crowd had a lot of fun as various Latin American songs and Bollywood themed fitness music was played. Music has no language and when we use music for health and fitness it helps with physical and mental health believed Ms.Naik. “We need to support each other and come together to fight breast cancer. Dance can be a wonderful medium that can bring awareness and positivity. We are trying our best to raise funds for this cause”, she said.

The proceeds from this event will be donated to RWJ Breast Cancer research program. The event got a generous support from local businesses like Mr. Surendra Kumar of Suhag Jewelers, Akbar Restaurant and many more. Mrs. Anu kumari from Suhag Jewelers Sponsored pink T-shirt to all the participants as a token of support for this cause. 

Zin Lion Varsha Naik always believes in giving back to the society and this event was a perfect way to celebrate womanhood and donate to a worthy cause, she said. We believe that all women should consciously make an effort to take care of their health as strong and healthy women make a healthy society!! Navrang Dance Academy in Association with Menlo Park Lions club have always done such social cause events and plan to offer more opportunities to the community to participate and make a difference. Volunteers from Menlo Park Lions club also attended and supported this event.

VitrA’s elegant Outline Series impresses!

NewsPatrolling.com : VitrA, the leading bathroom solutions brand of Eczacıbaşı Building Products Division (Turkey) can design dreams and transform them into serene living spaces, with intelligent solutions, innovative technologies and inspiring designs. VitrA introduces the new washbasins: Outline that completely change the look of your washbasins, with elegant practicality.

This new series is distinguished by the unique and distinctive designs and cerafine material that gives a fresh look to your bathrooms. The ongoing trends of this collection showcase the modern and contemporary look, offering an ideal design for all tastes and beautiful bathroom interiors.

Washbasins in this new Outline series come in different forms – like Tv, oval, square, pebble and round, which are also available in various colors of matte black, matte mink, matte taupe, matte white and white. This series caters to people who want to make their bathrooms a remarkable fashion statement for everyone to admire. Hence, the distinctive design and the durable material make the washbasin look more aesthetic and give a modern touch to your bathroom.

Give your bathroom a distinctive look with this stylish and elegant new Outline series in different shapes and colors which are now available on VitrA.

PVR Announces a new season of Alternate Content with PVR LIVE 2.0

NewsPatrolling.com : PVR Ltd, owner and operator of largest multiplex circuit, and a visionary of the Indian cinema exhibition industry; today announced the revival of its alternate content exhibition vertical - PVR LIVE as ‘PVR LIVE 2.0’ – the new season of showcasing alternate content. It acts as a voice for the emerging trends for indie & event cinema and assures a healthy supply of non-studio content, adding to the recorded broadcasts. Offering a world away from traditional cinema model, it will program and host a series of high-profile cinema events setting high standards of alternate content for the patrons.

In 2014 PVR LIVE (Entertainment Beyond Movies) successfully pioneered the step to bring global alternate content to India, to keep the movie-lovers hooked with an interesting onscreen showcase of Museum Exhibitions, Concert Films, Musicals, Ballets, Theatre/ Broadway plays and such. The first season of ‘PVR LIVE’ was quite dynamic & thrilling. The screenings of Queen, Cinderella & Swan Lake though attracted a niche audience, created considerable word-of-mouth regarding such international content being made available to our discerning viewers. The Stand-up acts AIB & Pretentious Nights were sold out in a couple of days & the reason for the same was evident in the audience hysteria at these shows. Furthermore ‘One Direction – Where We Are – The Concert Film,’ was a blockbuster with approximately 8000 admits at PVR cinemas (2 shows across multiple locations).

PVR Live 2.0 kicks-off on 24^th & 25^th March ’18 with screenings of PANCHAM UNMIXED - a tribute documentary directed by Brahmanand S Siingh honoring the renowned composer R.D. Burman

PVR Live 2.0 recognizes how audiences have a broad spectrum of tastes along with considerable individual variations. The importance of generating unique events with added value for the audience in terms of regular cinema screenings forms the basis of this pioneering initiative by PVR. PVR Live 2.0 offers emotionally or intellectually engaging content providing a unique shared experience of something that they would not otherwise have access to, such as the one-night special screenings, or world-renowned productions and exhibitions.

Commenting on these developments, Dharmesh Datta, Business Head - Alternate Content, PVR Limited said “Though mainstream studio content is still the rage; alternate indie content is fast emerging as a compelling option. PVR LIVE caters to this growing demand by making non studio-driven content available for consumption to the discerning patrons. PVR Live will endeavor to showcase unique content-pipeline, which has something for everyone. We feature a variety of alternate events in order to give our guests options.”