The Australian BioFirst Commercialisation Award is presented to the biotechnology or medical device company that shows the greatest potential for achieving international success. MedCare Systems, which provides “innovative technologies first pioneered in 1992 at the University if New South Wales… Read moreMedcare Systems wins BioFirst Award (Aus)
At the recent Institute of Housing Conference in Harrogate Tynetec launched the first Telemedicine sensors to directly interface with a standard SayPhone 21 Dispersed Alarm Unit. A pulse oximeter sensor allows blood oxygen levels to be measured using a standard… Read moreTynetec introduces telehealth devices to SayPhone21 Alarm system (UK)
RSLSteeper, the largest independent supplier of prosthetic and orthotic patient care services in the UK can now provide Docobo’s doc@HOME system to patients with chronic diseases or long term health conditions such as chronic heart failure, diabetes and hypertension. Press… Read moreRSLSteeper now offers Docobo doc@HOME to clients (UK)
The British Journal of Healthcare Computing is running its second telecare event, in Birmingham on 27th September 2007. The day will focus on case-history presentations and is free for participants from the NHS, social services and third sector organisations. Register… Read moreTelecare 2007: Free-to-attend event (UK)
On Monday 9 July the Queen officially opened the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London. Her visit enabled the College to demonstrate its cutting-edge developments including implantable sensors for monitoring the glucose levels of diabetes patients, remote heart… Read moreQueen views remote health monitoring developments at Imperial College (UK)
MedApps, Inc. has announced the granting of regulatory clearance for over-the-counter use of its D-PAL Remote Patient Monitoring System for Diabetes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). D-PAL gives a new way for people with diabetes “to automatically… Read moreMedApps Launches 'Healthcare Anywhere' (US)
Unstated concerns about slow progress in spending by councils against their PTG allocations has prompted an easing and clarification of the carry-over provisions. The statement says: “Any unspent allocation from this year’s Preventative Technology Grant (LAC (2006)5) can [note, not… Read moreConcerns about unspent Preventative Technology Grant (UK)
Bring out the birthday cake, the Continua Alliance of telehealth system manufacturers and suppliers is one year old today and it seems it has had a healthy start. According to Continua’s latest newsletter it has grown in that time from… Read moreOne year old and Continua continues to thrive
Talking of website revamps, Telemedcare has just improved its site. Enhancements include an interactive guide demonstrating the benefits of its clinical web portal (database presenting the end users vital signs) and a short film featuring Mr Stick Man demonstrating how… Read moreTelemedcare: new website
The US’s 4th July Independence Day celebrations were the peg for Independence Day for Older and Disabled People in the UK. Arguably the best event was Invicta Telecare’s annual conference. Download a brief report here. The Extend Group – residents… Read moreIndependence Day for Older and Disabled People
