On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
This small step for a gadget signals a giant leap for human health. It is the closest yet to full convergence of consumer electronics and medical devices. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/BsjNxWUovpo
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 →
Telemedicine holds tremendous potential to help shape up the 'Real Healthcare Reform'. Physician visits and hospital admissions add up fast contributing to the high healthcare costs. Federally sponsored program termed "Hospital to Home" has been implemented in Washington County, New York through which patients are equipped with vital health monitoring technologies connected to a central... Continue Reading →
The mobile phone philosophy to improve the care of patients with Diabetes and it's complications seems to be catching up. In the last few weeks, we reported SALSA's "Facetime" based real time medical consults and telemedicine program using mobile phones in France. Here is an update on using mobile phones for educating diabetics, from our... Continue Reading →
