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Will these three innovations change your clinical practice?

Medical News Today share some recent game-changing innovations in the field of healthcare as they report from WIRED Health in London.

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Future challenges for digital healthcare

Digital healthcare tools could revolutionize how doctors and patients interact. But is new technology actually being adopted into clinical practice?

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Sliding scale insulin therapy: How it works, doses, alternatives

In this article, we take a close look at sliding scale insulin therapy, one way a person with diabetes can work out how much insulin to take before a meal.

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How to lower your A1C levels: A healthful guide

The A1C test indicates how well people are maintaining their blood glucose levels. Learn how certain foods and exercise can help lower these levels.

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Consumers warned about accuracy of heart rate apps

Consumers are being warned about the accuracy of heart rate apps after a study found huge variability between commercially available apps, even those using the same technology.

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Best diabetes apps of 2017

In this article, we look at a range of diabetes apps designed to help people track and manage their condition. Find out which app is best for your needs.

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Blood sugar chart: Target levels throughout the day

Blood sugar charts help people with diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels and assess their treatment needs. Learn more in this article.

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Sensors detect disease markers in breath

A small, thin square of an organic plastic that can detect disease markers in breath or toxins in a building's air could soon be the basis of portable, disposable sensor devices.

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Urine test finds what makes people say no to blood pressure lowering pills

University of Manchester researchers together with their UK and overseas collaborators have found out that more than one third of 1,400 people with high blood pressure have not been taking their...

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Fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned, study...

Millions of people wear some kind of wristband activity tracker and use the device to monitor their own exercise and health, often sharing the data with their physician. But is the data accurate?

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Paper test strip could help heart failure patients monitor their condition at...

Contrary to the condition's name, heart failure doesn't mean the heart has stopped pumping - it's just not working at full strength.

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Wearing a 'heart' on your sleeve can reduce stress

New research published in Scientific Reports shows that a heartbeat-like vibration delivered onto the inside of the wrist can make the wearer feel significantly less stressed.

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Mobile technology: A blessing or a curse for doctors?

Find out about the pros and cons of medicine's inevitable integration of mobile technology. One senior doctor shares his insights.

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Researchers find intriguing clues about obesity by counting steps via...

A global study based on daily steps counted by smartphones discovers "activity inequality.

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Pulse oximetry: Uses and benefits

What is pulse oximetry, how do pulse oximeters work, who can benefit from them, and what should be expected from pulse oximetry? What are the limitations?

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Breathable, wearable electronics on skin for long-term health monitoring

New nanomesh structure lets skin breathe, prevents inflammation.A hypoallergenic electronic sensor can be worn on the skin continuously for a week without discomfort, and is so light and thin...

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Fluctuations in home-monitored blood pressure may raise dementia risk

Whether or not you have high blood pressure, your risk of dementia may be higher if your pressure varies a lot from day to day, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal...

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Collagen in cartilage tissues behaves like liquid crystals in a smart phone...

Cartilage in our joints contains collagen which behaves a bit like the liquid crystals on a smart phone screen, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

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The 10 best epilepsy apps

Epilepsy apps can help you to manage the condition through logging seizures and symptoms and analyzing triggers and trends. We have selected the best apps.

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The 10 best migraine apps

If you experience migraines, we have found the best apps to help you record your symptoms, identify potential triggers, and reduce pain severity.

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How to tell if you've had a good night's sleep

Sleep problems are common, but can we really tell how well or how badly we slept? Sleep trackers might help, but they don't always reflect how we feel.

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The 10 best food allergy apps

Do you experience food allergies? We have selected the top 10 food allergy apps to help you navigate the foods that are safe to eat and the ones to avoid.

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Precision medicine: From 'one-size-fits-all' to personalized healthcare

Advances in technology have brought us one step closer to the dream of individualized healthcare that precision medicine promises. What is next?

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The 10 best blood pressure apps

Blood pressure can be managed through apps that can track and monitor your levels and reduce your risk factors for developing high blood pressure.

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Obesity: Could a new smartphone app prevent overeating?

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that may tackle obesity by replacing unhealthful eating patterns with more healthful behaviors.

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