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module uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) in conjunction with a light sensitive sensor to measure the absorption of red and infrared light by the user’s fingertips. By touching a device’s sensors and electrodes with your fingertips, MediaTek Sensio creates a closed loop between your heart and the biosensor to measure ECG and PPG waveforms. The product is the first 6-in-1 total hardware and software solution, consisting of optical, electrical and processing components which delivers a package of smart health solutions that will help its users to be more informed about their fitness levels. MediaTek Sensio entered the market in the beginning of 2018. Compiled by: Dr. Avantika Batish is working as the Director Strategy and Healthcare at International Health Emergency Learning and Preparedness. Also, she is a guest faculty for MBA (HR) and MBA Healthcare Management at various B-Schoolsand is a soft skills trainer. Volume 3 | Issue 3 | July-September 2018 so in April this year, Lok Nayak Hospital jointly conducted a one- day patient awareness program “Haem Utsav”, e-learning to empower Haemophilia care in India supported by Novo Nordisk, India. An updated Haemophilia India website (www.haemophiliaindia.com) has been launched for e-learning. Delhi Government has won a global award for introducing yoga sutra in Haemophilia, taken up advocacy and capacity building programs, launched skill-based training programs and a self-infusion program and created self-help groups for Haemophilia. HAEMOPHILIA CARE IN INDIA H aemophilia is a genetic disorder of blood coagulation due to decreased levels or a complete lack of clotting factors that results in profuse bleeding into joints, muscles or internal organs either spontaneously or as a result of accidental or surgical trauma. Globally, India is among the top ten countries of people living with Haemophilia A1 with about 18000 cases. Studies have revealed that by the age of 25 years, 79% of people with Haemophilia are likely to become severely disabled if proper treatment is not provided. Efforts are being made to tackle this situation, ediaTek Inc. recently unveiled MediaTek Sensio, a powerful advanced health monitoring solution which makes it easy to track heart- rate information, peripheral oxygen levels, blood pressure trends and more. It is industry’s first 6-in-1 biosensor that turns smartphones into your personal health companion. Sensio delivers six key health data points such as heart-rate, heart-rate variability, blood pressure trends, peripheral oxygen saturation, ECG and photoplethysmography. The product is available as an embedded module in smartphones which makes it possible for consumers to quickly check and monitor their physical fitness. The MediaTek Sensio MT6381 is a comprehensive software and module solution designed specifically to deliver valuable health data, consisting of optical, electrical and processing components. The customizable, compact solution means device manufacturers have the flexibility to embed the MediaTek Sensio module directly into all types of smartphones, versus using multiple sensors. The MEDIATEK SENSIO - A BIOSENSOR SOLUTION TO BRING HEALTH MONITORING TO SMARTPHONES M 37