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4 healthcare technology tools that can help make a difference, during these trying times – Geospatial World

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As India grapples with its unprecedented medical crisis, the hospitals and medical workers on the front lines are facing tremendous physical and mental strain. From double shifts and disruptive pain and suffering scenes to daily struggle and often the loss of human life, they put a strain on their wellbeing. The massive nationwide vaccination campaigns to contain the virus put an additional strain on the already exhausted health professionals. In such dire circumstances, smart technology implementations and engineered tools can help to not only streamline operations, but also increase efficiency and reduce stress. While digital health tools have been around for some time, the 2020 pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology, both for patients and for the fraternity of health care providers. Telemedicine, video consultations, wearable vital signs monitoring technologies, and assistants with AI support for patients in need of constant care have grown in importance as the pan

IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership with World Lottery Association Certification

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LONDON , Dec 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / - International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its lottery operations, including iLottery, have been recertified by the World Lottery Association ("WLA") for WLA's Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming framework for suppliers. WLA created the Responsible Gaming Standards to minimize the impact of problem gambling by promoting a global accreditation program for operators and suppliers to the gaming industry. "Responsible gaming is an integral part of what we do at IGT, from our products to our people and programs, and it's at the fore in all decisions," said Wendy Montgomery , IGT SVP, Marketing, Communication and Sustainability. "This WLA recertification reaffirms our leadership role and commitment as a responsible provider and d