One Day The Blind May See The World With The Tongue

Wicab, Inc out of Middleton, Wisconsin is developing a device that converts visual images into electrical signals that are fed to a user’s tongue via a special “lollipop”. A special electrode panel of the lollipop essentially draws images on the Continue reading →

Consultant physician Andrew Whitehouse discusses the problem of "bed-blocking"

Here is an opportunity to use Technology more effectively. VIEWPOINT By Dr Andrew Whitehouse Consultant physician, West Midlands Elderly people have to remain in hospital until social care is arranged Bed-blocking is an ongoing problem for the health service, with Continue reading →

NHS Lothian Medical Director supports electronic medical records

Here is a letter from Dr Charles Swainson in the Evening News. Centralised records improve healthcare I was dismayed to read Dr John Welford’s letter, “System to blame for record losses, not medical staff” (News, 31 July). Centralisation and computerisation Continue reading →

Fife Council’s Telecare programme uses satellite technology to monitor people with dementia

Success in tracking dementia sufferers By Craig Smith A PILOT project in Fife, enabling people with dementia to enjoy more independent lives whilst at the same time giving their families peace of mind, is being hailed a major success. For Continue reading →

Conservatives intend to scrap plans for a central database of patient records.

Tories face NHS database tangle By Ross Hawkins BBC News political correspondent The Tories say their plans will be cheaper than a national database The Conservatives want to let you view your health records online. All they have to do Continue reading →