Wearable, skin-like device 'monitors cardiovascular, skin health 24/7'
Researchers have developed a skin-mounted device that can alert wearers to problems with cardiovascular and skin health by detecting temperature changes, according to a new study.
View ArticleParkinson's UK and Global Kinetics Corporation collaborate to provide...
An innovative medical device designed in Australia to improve management of Parkinson's is to be made available in services in the United Kingdom, as part of a 12-month pilot project.
View ArticleHealth apps: do they do more harm than good?
Health care apps are growing in popularity. Half a billion smartphone users will be using one by next year. But are they a help or hindrance to health? We investigate.
View ArticlePatients taking warfarin should be able to self-monitor says NICE in new...
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published its diagnostics guidance on self-monitoring coagulation status in people on long term vitamin K antagonist therapy...
View ArticleIncentives from physicians, insurance companies could significantly increase...
Health and fitness tracking devices have created an unprecedented opportunity for the healthcare community to collect valuable data that could greatly impact patient care and health insurance...
View ArticleFDA address cybersecurity in medical devices
As interconnected systems and devices are becoming more common in the world of health care, the FDA have released cybersecurity recommendations for manufacturers of such devices.
View ArticleMany home blood pressure monitors may be inaccurate
Home blood pressure monitors may be inaccurate in up to 15% of patients, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center...
View ArticleSwedish study shows Thumb-ECG self monitoring by stroke patients cuts risks...
A new clinical study published in Europace, shows that regular screening using a handheld-ECG device on 75-year-old stroke patients for detecting silent atrial fibrillation (AF) is both effective...
View ArticleMuscular dystrophy: could a smartphone monitor the effects of treatment?
A new study claims the effectiveness of steroids in treating muscular dystrophy could one day be monitored through small, handheld gadgets, such as smartphones or tablets.
View ArticleGoogle glass: could it cause blind spots?
Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco find that Google Glass - a wearable, head-mounted computer - could obstruct a wearer's peripheral vision.
View ArticleD-LIVER: EU project designs home care system for liver patients
A European ICT for Health project aims to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic liver disease, by developing a remote support system to monitor their condition at home.
View ArticleSkin cancer: how effective are smartphone apps for early detection?
For skin cancer, early detection is key in beating the disease. Skin cancer apps for smartphones claim to aid early cancer diagnosis. But how effective are they? We investigate.
View ArticleA&D Connected Health study: Americans want IOT to monitor health, but not sex
A&D Medical, the worldwide leader in connected health and biometric measurement devices, has announced the results of its Connected Health Study, conducted on its behalf by Harris Poll.
View ArticlePatient self-reporting version of 'blood pressure cuff' for dementia is...
The patient self-reporting version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor - a primary-care tool to measure cognitive, functional and psychological symptoms - is user-friendly, reliable and valid...
View ArticleFDA permits marketing of first system of mobile medical apps for continuous...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed marketing of the first set of mobile medical apps that allow people with diabetes to automatically and securely share data from a continuous...
View ArticleOnline monitoring system for patients with sleep apnoea
The company Medco Health at the Business, Scientific and Technological Park, Espaitec, of the Universitat Jaume I of Castellón, has developed an assistance system based on telemedicine using...
View ArticleNew study by American Council on exercise determines activity trackers fail...
An estimated 19 million activity trackers were used in 2014, but when it comes to tracking steps and calories, how many of those were actually accurate?
View ArticleSmartphone applications, wearable devices appear to be accurate in tracking...
The testing of 10 smartphone applications and wearable devices intended to track physical activity found that most were accurate in tracking step counts, according to a study in JAMA.
View ArticleSleep and activity trackers: which one is best for you?
Looking for a sleep and activity tracker to help improve your fitness? MNT have tried and tested some of the best devices in the market to help you choose.
View ArticleTelescopic contact lens shows promise for AMD
Researchers are developing a telescopic contact lens and glasses duo that lets wearers choose to see things either at normal or nearly three times normal size.
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