Another view: of connected health
These days TVs are linked to the internet, so why – our GP columnist ponders – can’t healthcare devices be similarly connected?
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Digital health research in brief
Fresh from the third CBC Digital Health Conference, Digital Health News takes a look at the new app news coming out from academics.
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Davey Winder: securing the Internet of Medical Things
The Internet of Things is an exciting prospect for healthcare; but when everything from transfusion pumps to home testing kits are linked to your network, how do you secure it?
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Joe’s view: The Internet of Things
Joe McDonald has found an elegant solution to the puzzle of how to let his mum’s kettle tell him she’s ok; and it could be an early example of how the Internet of Things will change health and social care.
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Laying the foundations for the digital revolution
Terry Espiner, client director – UK healthcare at Cisco Systems, talks to Digital Health editor Jon Hoeksma about why digital technologies are fundamental to NHS business.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
This month’s round-up from the world of healthcare apps and disruptive technologies: includes an NHS trust app to support lung surgery patients; a gaming-inspired stop smoking app; and £10 million for a Manchester IoT project.
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