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Wearable medical devices to top 100 million units by 2016
02.09.11 | Posted by: WSDANThis article predicts a significant increase in the number of medical devices which will be used by 2016.
How to make telehealth more widely adopted in the NHS
01.09.11 | Posted by: WSDANThis debate explores ways in which the adoption of telehealth can be increased.
DH keen to press ahead with telehealth, says adviser
31.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANThe Whole System Demonstrator pilot results are expected to be available in November.
Innovative web portal – Royal Free Hospital – personalised web services for breast cancer
30.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANThe Royal Free Hospital in London has launched a portal for patients with breast cancer, allowing access to information and resources.
Triple COPD therapy reduces risk of death by 35%
29.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANResearch in the UK has found that 'triple therapy' for COPD led to reductions in morbidity, hospital admissions and exacerbations.
'Electronic skin' could be used to heal wounds
26.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANResearchers are developing a patch of 'skin' that could be used to help heal wounds, as well as monitoring vital signs.
Evaluation of the impact of telemonitoring in patients with long-term conditions and social care needs: WSD trial protocol
25.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANThis WSD trial protocol relates to the impact of telemonitoring in patients with long term conditions.
Andrew Lansley calls for healthcare apps
24.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANThe Health Secretary has recognised the potential importance of mobile phone apps in helping patients to make informed care-related decisions.
Southampton docs develop infection app
23.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANA new mobile phone app has been developed by doctors at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The app will assist doctors in matching appropriate antibiotics to particular infections.
Cluster-randomized trial of a mobile phone personalized behavioural intervention for blood glucose control
22.08.11 | Posted by: WSDANResearchers found that a mobile phone coaching intervention helped reduce haemoglobin levels in patients with diabetes.