GlucoCom Blood Glucose Monitoring and AutoLin Diabetes Telemonitoring launched in US

Cardiocom, the Minnesota-based telehealth disease management company, announced (15 Nov) the launch of GlucoCom Blood glucose monitoring products and AutoLink Diabetes Telemonitoring System. Blood glucose data is transmitted from the individual’s GlucoCom Blood Glucose Monitor at home to the secure… Read moreGlucoCom Blood Glucose Monitoring and AutoLin Diabetes Telemonitoring launched in US

Minnesota Workgroup proposes recommendations to enable access to telehealth services

Reported on the Portland-based Association of Telehealth Service Providers, this story is interesting (apart from the planned investment angle) in that there is no clue as to whether the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee mean ‘teleheath’ in the sense of ‘remote… Read moreMinnesota Workgroup proposes recommendations to enable access to telehealth services

Emergency department visits cut 38% in telemedicine videoconferencing trial

‘We reviewed 2135 consecutive emergency teleconsultations, which were received at an academic emergency department from state correctional facilities. During the 52-week study period, an average of 5.8 video-consultations per day were performed. A total of 1522 consultations (71%) had complete… Read moreEmergency department visits cut 38% in telemedicine videoconferencing trial

£30m for DH White Paper Whole System LTC Demonstrator sites bad news for small telecare suppliers?

Widely-read and well-connected Computing last week ran a story on the DH White Paper Whole System LTC demonstrator sites. According to the item, “sources close to WSLTC say [they] will include up to 6,000 participating patients and be worth about… Read more£30m for DH White Paper Whole System LTC Demonstrator sites bad news for small telecare suppliers?

University of Arkansas develops low-cost wearable micro-sensors

The new micro-sensors are based on an organic semiconductor. “To meet the requirements for low-cost, large-area sensor applications such as smart fabric systems, the sensors need to be light, flexible, washable, and even disposable,” said Professor Vijay Varadan. “These requirements can hardly… Read moreUniversity of Arkansas develops low-cost wearable micro-sensors