Device Based Therapies

New innovations in healthcare lead to better monitoring of patients and thus better treatment. Dr JPS Sawhney, Chairman, Department Of Cardiology, […]

Mobile Sensors can help congestive heart failure patients

Wireless sensors that monitor elderly patients’ physiological functions and physical activities can help reduce congestive heart failure symptoms and potentially prevent hospital readmissions, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Systems, InformationWeek reports.

Intel Health enables personalised Care Management at home

Intel Health guide enables personalized care management at home through video conferencing, vital signs collection, and customizable content.

Medical Center at Rush University linked and automated

Fully electronic, aids allowing real-time communication and coordination of patient care across departments, medical records are available at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS

[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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SaskTel and Alcatel-Lucent launch remote monitoring

French-based Alcatel-Lucent and SaskTel have launched LifeStat Remote Monitoring and Health Management, a service that records and transmits daily blood glucose and blood pressure readings, automatically creating confidential, easy-to-use reports that can be viewed online by the client, their caregivers and the client

Building Information Capacity for Better Health: US and Beyond : Ticia Gerber

[This article was published in the June 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The terms e-Health and health information technology (HIT) are used somewhat interchangeably in the United States.

Telemedicine programme for heart patients

Indianapolis-area heart patients can now get needed medical care without leaving their homes. The St. Vincent Home Care Telemedicine programme is especially helpful for patients with congestive heart failure, many of whom are often in and out of the hospital for treatment.

Telemedicine programme for heart patients

Indianapolis-area heart patients can now get needed medical care without leaving their homes. The St. Vincent Home Care Telemedicine programme is especially helpful for patients with congestive heart failure, many of whom are often in and out of the hospital for treatment.