“The growing interoperability between medical devices and electronic medical records gives rise to new opportunities in the transmittal and collection of vital medical data. New vulnerabilities arise as well.” Thoughtful round-up of some of the downsides of internet-based data transmission…. Read moreChallenges to data security in internet medical device information links
Beyond telecare – the future of independent living. Article by Charles Lowe in Journal of Assistive Technologies, 3(1), March 2009, pp.21-23. (Abstract only.)
Panic alarms linked to a police control room are to be installed in the homes of Angus domestic abuse victims. Between six and twelve homes will have the alarms installed as part of an initiative with Tayside Police. Alarms will… Read morePanic alarm plans for abuse victims (Scotland)
[Item originally flagged up in ‘News Items submitted by Readers’. In this case, David Carter] BBC report and video of teleheath/telecare (lifestyle) monitoring. Why they had to go to France for the story is a bit of a mystery. Perhaps… Read moreWatching while you work and play
An excellent article from the Financial Times. Michael Steen puts his finger on the position of Philips in the post GE/Intel deal. “However, in contrast to GE and its research pact with Intel, Mr Kleisterlee (Philips’s Chief Executive) believes the… Read morePhilips plans new health regime
Just drawn to my attention: US company Medical Alarm Concepts has developed a pendant alarm with two-way voice communication. In addition, I understand that they are planning to have licensed Emergency Medical Technicians at their call center to handle emergency… Read moreMedical Alarm Concepts new 2-way pendant
Ok, you know the bones of this already from last Friday’s item EU fines Intel $1.45 billion for antitrust violations, but scroll right down to read the comment from ‘fanofnellie’ on this story from the UK’s Independent newspaper.
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has confirmed to Telecare Aware that “as a routine part of the management of the NI Senior Civil Service, Mr Andrew Hamilton will transfer to the post of Deputy… Read moreConfirmed: NI's EU-CCH to get new chief executive
Mobile phones and other devices are helping all sorts of useful objects ‘know’ where they are – and tell everybody else about it. In a 30-minute radio programme from the BBC, Peter Day hears from the people building companies out… Read moreMobile location developments
Telecoms group BT recorded a loss of £134 million in its last financial year, partly because of problems in the division which works on the NHS’s troubled IT programme. Item from Health Investor. The fact that BT continues to show… Read moreNHS deals hit BT’s results
