iPLATO Healthcare, the leader in mHealth, reported that patient response to a new local support service for COPD patients in Greenwich has been overwhelmingly positive. Over the last few weeks, hundreds of people with COPD have signed up to receive alerts, advice and signposting about how to remain in control of their health and stay well in the comfort of their own home. NHS Greenwich provides this service to patients across the Borough using the iPLATO’s technology platform.
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Targeted Mobile Wireless Technology to Achieve Maximum Healthcare Outcomes
in Remote Care Monitoring
DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2011 Patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and other chronic conditions may soon be able to enjoy the benefits of improved health information transfer. Using wireless technologies, AT&T and MedApps, a recognized leader in the development of wireless mobile remote patient monitoring solutions, announced today the inclusion of MedApps in AT&T’s ForHealth portfolio of mHealth, cloud-based, and telehealth products and solutions.
Read more on AT&T Selects MedApps for Remote Care Monitoring Solution…
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The health and social care partnership, Orkney Health and Care has launched a telehealth service using advanced solutions from Tunstall Healthcare to enhance healthcare delivery for patients with long-term conditions, such as chronic heart disease and chronic lung disease.
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Keep track of your blood pressure records.
Watch them on a pretty chart. Share them with your doctor. Let your Facebook and Twitter friends know how you’re doing. Oh, and it’s free.
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Device from MIT’s Spectroscopy Lab could help diabetic patients monitor their blood glucose levels without finger pricks.
Anne Trafton, MIT News Office
MIT researchers have devised a way to measure blood glucose levels by shining near-infrared light on the skin. Photo: Patrick Gillooly
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COMPANY TO FOCUS ON TELEHEALTH AND INDEPENDENT LIVING IN EFFORT TO TACKLE INCREASING GLOBAL BURDEN OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND AGE-RELATED CONDITIONS
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and FAIRFIELD, Conn., Aug. 2, 2010 – GE (NYSE: GE) and Intel Corporation have announced the entry into a definitive agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture to create a new healthcare company focused on telehealth and independent living. The new company will be formed by combining assets of GE Healthcare’s Home Health division and Intel’s Digital Health Group, and will be owned equally by GE and Intel. Pending regulatory and other customary closing conditions, the joint venture is expected to become operational by the end of the year. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Read more on GE, Intel to Form New Healthcare Joint Venture…
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Mini-stroke victims ‘miss out on vital care’
By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC News
Mini-strokes often lead to a full-blown attack
Mini-strokes often lead to a full-blown attack
Read more on Call for speedier treatment for patients who suffer from mini-stroke…
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Hope over pain relief implant which uses Wii technology
By Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent, BBC News
Robert Mason said he was delighted with the results
A new type of pain relief implant for chronic back and leg disorders which uses Wii-style technology has been used for the first time in Britain.
Read more on London doctors use Wii-style technology to relieve chronic back pain…
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Open for Registrations 22nd and 23rd September 2010
Register now for the most exciting eHealth conference in Scotland this year! Held at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre you not only have a great programme, wide range of exhibitors, great views over the Clyde and City but complementary entrance to the fun science exhibits as well!
