Siemens Healthineers, part of the Siemens Group, launched a device that embeds mobile technology with diagnostics in India.
“We have signed an exclusive agreement with Jana Care for Aina, a blood monitoring system. It will be the world’s first smart phone-based diagnostic system, which will enable detection and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiac conditions,” said Anuj Dhingra of Siemens Healthineer. Jana Care is a Bangalore-based diabetes care company.
Meaning ‘mirror’ in Hindi, Aina offers a broad range of tests such as HbA1c glucose, hemoglobin and a lipid profile on a single platform covering immunoassay, enzymatic or chemical affinity. Aina is available in two configurations–a smart phone-based device and tablet-based portable lab system. After connecting with the smart phone, it acts like a diagnostic testing device enabling real-time, lab-quality results within minutes, added Dhingra. A “Habits” app, comes integrated with the Aina device, serves virtual diabetes coach that helps patients reach their diet and exercise goals through personalized daily checklists which includes tips, tasks, lessons and quizzes.
This integrated diagnostics and disease management platform is approved for use in Europe, India, Singapore and Malaysia.
