The five new smart devices include a body analysis scale, an ear thermometer, two blood pressure monitors (upper arm and wrist) and a health watch.
In Developing Countries, Remote Regions Mobile Health Devices can Improve Health Care Access
An article in CMAJ states that mobile health technology has substantial potential for improving access to health care in the developing world and in remote regions of developed countries.
An article in CMAJ states that mobile health technology has substantial potential for improving access to health care in the developing world and in remote regions of developed countries.
‘The newly launched gadgets from Philips are recognized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All of the devices connect with a central mobile app that tracks wearer’s bio signals and activity data.’
Each device connects to a central mobile app for tracking bio signals and activity data. The devices are to prevent and manage diabetes and heart disease. “Philips is not in the world of fitness,” said Eline de Graaf, Director for Philips Personal Health Solutions. “That’s not our mission, and as a healthcare company, we don’t think that’s where we can add value. We’re in the connected health space, and target consumer who are at risk of chronic diseases.”
Source-Medindia
Mobile-based MHealth Devices With Handheld Echocardiography Provides Better Assessment
Mobile health, the practice of medicine with portable and smartphone-based technologies, is a rapidly expanding area in healthcare, says an American researcher.
Mobile health, the practice of medicine with portable and smartphone-based technologies, is a rapidly expanding area in healthcare, says an American researcher.
Flawed Data Behind FDA Approval of High-Risk Women's Health Devices
Some high-risk medical devices used in obstetrics and gynecology were approved by the FDA based on flawed data.
Some high-risk medical devices used in obstetrics and gynecology were approved by the FDA based on flawed data.
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Researchers have come up with a new gadget that can significantly cut the amount of energy required to create comfortable temperatures.
