We at SALSA are working on the pervasive healthcare delivery model to transfer laboratory based sensors into patient homes in order to streamline the health monitoring tools and create a real time knowledge base using cooperative co-adaptive technologies. As shown in the figure, this model includes Diabetes Management (Glucose Monitoring, Temperature Monitoring for feet, Nutrition... Continue Reading →
Nokia Debuts Diabetes Prevention Initiative in India: Simple Solutions, Greater Benefits
SMS to the Massess: Nokia Aims a Continuous Stream for Lifestyle/Behavioral ChangesEmory University, Biocon, Lifescan & Aetna back a multinational collaborative to target the epidemic of diabetes in India. These institutions are providing financial and research support to the Nokia led partnership with Arogya World (US based Non-Profit), aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and... Continue Reading →
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Thermometry, Activity & Patients: Notes for the Physicians
"What should a clinician do in regards with thermometry and activity monitoring, when seeing a diabetic patient?" All the literature out there, suggests that thermometry is useful in "Preventing" foot ulcers and the proven "Delta T" that is considered pre-ulcerous, is 4 Deg F or 2.2 Deg C. However, whether this value of "Delta T"... Continue Reading →
