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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. Telehealth enables patients with long-term conditions to measure their vital signs in their own homes, helping [...]
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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 People with type 1 diabetes must keep a careful eye on their blood glucose levels: Too much sugar can damage organs, while too little deprives the body of necessary fuel. Most patients must [...]
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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 [...]
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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 Many patients at high risk of stroke are not getting the specialist treatment they need, an audit found. People who suffer a mini-stroke are meant to undergo neck surgery to help prevent a full-blown [...]
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Hope over pain relief implant which uses Wii technology By Fergus Walsh Medical correspondent, BBC News 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. Doctors at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London installed the neurostimulator in [...]
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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! [...]
