We have noted a number of times that Bosch is relentless in defending its patent portfolio [e.g. TA April 2012]. It has taken on large as well as small companies and now we learn it is to battle with Cardiocom,… Read moreBosch and Cardiocom clash over patents
Both of these apps help with what happens after ‘coming home’ for service members. From Armed with Science: The PE Coach smartphone app is designed for use with PTSD patients to support them while in prolonged exposure (PE) therapy, which… Read moreApps to help reintegrate soldiers and families (US)
We have not heard from Eric Dishman for a while, the reason being that he is very ill, awaiting a kidney transplant if a donor can be found. Read his story and appeal for a donor in his own words.
A review of the barriers to the uptake of telehealth and telecare in Australia, despite proven benefit. According to Intel/GE Care Innovations Australia GM Dr. George Margelis, it boils down to culture and funding: doctors and hospitals are paid for… Read moreAdoption of health tech: a view from OZ
Invicta Telecare, part of Circle Housing Group, has announced a record 106,000 connections, as it takes on the contract for housing provider Affinity Sutton’s 12,000 lifeline customers. Invicta has invested heavily over the past 18 months including on a change… Read moreInvicta Telecare consolidates position as UK’s largest independent telecare service provider
At last the appointment of a project manager for the 3millionlives (3ML) project has been announced. Olivia Eyers will be a popular choice. She has ‘done her time’ in the industry, starting with a temp job as a call centre… Read moreOlivia Eyers appointed project manager for 3ML (UK)
The US Army has just begun to introduce helmet sensors with the goal of reducing traumatic brain injury (TBI), but already the National Football League (NFL) is working with the Army to equip their players’ helmets with a similar sensor… Read moreCombating TBI on the battle- and football fields
Courtesy of Neil Versel, his short essay in Mobihealthnews (!) pointing at the hot air leaking out of the mobile health balloon. With conference attendees tiring of treading over the same old ground, and groups either morphing or vanishing into… Read moremHealth put in perspective. Firmly.
It only took four years, but the Proteus Digital Health (formerly Biomedical) was granted FDA 510(k) premarket approval for the Proteus Ingestible Event Marker (IEM)–the chips in the pills. Both the IEM and the skin sensor patch, which transmits the pill ingestion… Read moreTelehealth brief for Thursday: Proteus, Independa, HemoGlobe, Partners HealthCare
Sounds impossible especially if you’re in the US? Here’s two approaches that can save time, money and increase transparency, if you’re in the NY area. eHealth developers should look at these services to see where they can add value. The… Read moreMedical assistance, faster and cheaper (US)
