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In yet another example of how nothing in the US Capital moves swiftly, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just voted to approve wireless spectrum for MBANs–mobile body area networks–which will help free patients in hospitals from the inconvenience of hard-wired… Read moreFCC votes to approve MBAN channel (US)
The overall conclusion of IMS Research’s latest forecast on telehealth is that the demand for self-monitoring one’s own health via telehealth devices will far outstrip the demand or placement via managed programs, even though the latter will demonstrate decent growth…. Read moreTelehealth self-monitoring to far outpace managed: report
Last week at the 7th Annual Wireless-Life Sciences (WLSA) Wireless Health Convergence Summit in San Diego, three winners were announced for the 2012 Triple Tree iAwards. Based on category, they were: Operational Innovation: HomeCare HomeBase (operational software for homecare agencies)… Read more'iAwards' announces winners
A reader asks if there are readers with experience, or research knowledge of, using telecare chair and bed sensors to help with managing the risk of falling for people with dementia in hospitals or care homes. If you are willing… Read moreChair and bed sensors and dementia: request for information (UK)
The ninth annual Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit, in conjunction with Santa Clara University, has a business plan competition in line for a $10,000 prize. The closing is today, but you might want to take note for next year if… Read moreSilicon Valley discovers boomer business with Venture Summit–move fast if you want in
For those of us who associate Avery Dennison with office products and labels, their presence in healthcare will come as a surprise (well, it did Editor Donna!) Their recently announced partnership with Preventice, a developer of mobile health apps and… Read moreAvery tweaking its wearable sensors with Preventice
Polycom issued a press release around findings with Saint Vincent’s Health System in Pennsylvania, and aside from the attention-grabbing “100% ROI within two months” on a bariatric wellness program based on video — proof of which Editor Donna strained to… Read morePuzzling but positive telehealth reports from PA (US)
It was developed at University College Dublin (UCD) and has gone on sale first in Japan: The Omron Sleep Design HSL-101 has been almost 10 years in the making and has cost more than €9 million. It has been developed… Read moreWire-free sleep monitor on market in Japan (US / Ireland)
Contrary to recieved wisdom, it is possible to close care homes for older people without sending them into a spiral of decline – if it is done well and if starting from low quality provision. This is the finding of… Read moreBirmingham care home closures achieved positive results for older people (UK)
Pilot monitoring kidney disease patients remotely shows positive impact on care quality and patient safety. System also receives Innovation Prize at the Health IT expo in Paris. Press release.
