Indian defence scientists cut device costs
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Defence scientists at a number of research centres in India are using military technology to develop high-tech medical devices, reports the IDMA Bulletin. The low-cost devices - including a cardiac pacemaker, a computer-based cancer detection device, an Nd-YAG laser for eye surgery and a stress test system - are designed to save India substantial foreign exchange by replacing more expensive imported products.