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Enabling Patient Care in the Community Through Technology

An interview with Diane Hargrove and Sophie Lindvold at the NHS Health and Care Expo 2018 about how the technologies offered by BES Healthcare can be used to safely discharge patients from acute care and monitor their health status in the community.

From BES Healthcare Ltd 11 Sep 2018

New project explores how technology can assist in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month and a new project in collaboration with UP Health System Portage investigates how technology can assist doctors in earlier diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease.

10 Sep 2018

Scientists invent new blood pressure app that gives accurate readings using iPhone

Michigan State University has invented a proof-of-concept blood pressure app that can give accurate readings using an iPhone - with no special equipment.

10 Sep 2018

New mobile research app platform may eliminate barriers existing in pregnancy research

For years, pregnant women have been underrepresented in biomedical research. Current treatments, interventions and guidelines do a poor job of taking into consideration the diverse characteristics of all pregnant women.

6 Sep 2018

New review highlights nurses' role in helping reduce health risks of prolonged sedentary time

Sitting for too many hours per day, or sitting for long periods without a break, is now known to increase a wide range of health risks, even if one engages in recommended amounts of physical activity.

31 Aug 2018

New assay using cellphone cameras developed for testing mosquitos, Wolbachia

Wolbachia bacteria are widely studied for possible properties to block transmission of viruses like chikungunya, dengue and zika.

31 Aug 2018

WVU dermatologist develops smartphone app to help medical students diagnose melanomas

A dermatologist may distinguish a mole from a tumor based on a glance, the way a cook can tell parsley from cilantro by sniffing it. But medical students don't have enough experience to make such intuitive diagnoses.

29 Aug 2018

Philips acquires Air Force mobile technology to improve real-time patient monitoring

Philips Healthcare, a global leader in the health technology market, has signed a non-exclusive patent license agreement with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for a mobile software application that provides integrated, real-time patient monitoring.

29 Aug 2018

New smartphone app can help detect atrial fibrillation

A smartphone application can help in screening for atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking results from the DIGITAL-AF study presented at ESC Congress.

28 Aug 2018

Scientists develop urine diagnostic to detect parasitic worms that cause river blindness

Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a urine diagnostic to detect the parasitic worms that cause river blindness, also called onchocerciasis, a tropical disease that afflicts 18 to 120 million people worldwide.

28 Aug 2018

Penn's Radiation Oncology department provides VR mindfulness experience for patients

As your eyes scan the horizon, the starry nightscape gives way to the first hints of light as the sun peeks above the point where the ocean meets the sky. As the sun rises over the water, you glance to your right and notice a swing hanging from a tree that's lightly rocking in the gentle breeze, a breeze you can hear as it rustles leaves and calmly plays through the wind chimes on the deck of the house nearby.

22 Aug 2018

C-CIT Sensors announces launch of single-use metabolic monitoring system for continuous, in-situ measurement of glucose and lactate

C-CIT Sensors AG, today announced the release of its new sensor product allowing to monitor glucose and lactate in-situ and over weeks using one single-use sensor. The product will be exhibited at booth 1732 during the BioProcess International Conference & Exhibition in the Hynes Convention Center, from 4-7 September 2018 and is available for beta testing as of 4 September 2018.

22 Aug 2018

Smartphone News and Research

Enabling Patient Care in the Community Through Technology

New project explores how technology can assist in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Scientists invent new blood pressure app that gives accurate readings using iPhone

New mobile research app platform may eliminate barriers existing in pregnancy research

New review highlights nurses' role in helping reduce health risks of prolonged sedentary time

New assay using cellphone cameras developed for testing mosquitos, Wolbachia

WVU dermatologist develops smartphone app to help medical students diagnose melanomas

Philips acquires Air Force mobile technology to improve real-time patient monitoring

New smartphone app can help detect atrial fibrillation

Scientists develop urine diagnostic to detect parasitic worms that cause river blindness

Penn's Radiation Oncology department provides VR mindfulness experience for patients

C-CIT Sensors announces launch of single-use metabolic monitoring system for continuous, in-situ measurement of glucose and lactate

Smartphone apps offer promising approach for electronic medical record matching

Researchers raise serious concerns about the accuracy of two baby monitors

New digital pharmacy aims to help people living with chronic care conditions

New mobile phone application enables early detection of cerebral ictus

Availability of Elvie Trainer could help reduce NHS annual spend on urinary incontinence

Engineers create next-generation wristbands to monitor health, environmental exposures

Researchers develop device that diffuses potent disinfectants for airborne delivery

New device uses single drop of blood to diagnose mild traumatic brain injury

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