University Hospitals Plymouth pioneers smart watches for Parkinson’s
University Hospitals Plymouth has worked with Plymouth University to pioneer a new way to monitor and care for Parkinson’s patients at home with wearables.
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Industry news in brief
Find out about Yorkshire & Humber’s first international accelerator, a funding boost for Caterpillar app and workstations on wheels for Tallaght.
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Using wearables to transform cancer care – and better equip clinicians
Careology is digital platform that uses wearable technology to monitor cancer patients from the comfort of their own home and provide data to clinicians.
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Healthcare insecurity gets personal when you look beyond the big picture
In his latest column, Davey Winder explores why healthcare insecurity is about more than just protecting data, it’s about protecting lives as well.
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Draft NICE guidelines suggest apps can support behavioural change
Apps, wearable devices and online programmes may help people be more active, manage their weight, quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake, NICE said.
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Robotic heart and 3D ‘map’ among finalists for £30m BHF grant
The charities Big Beat Challenge is a global initiative to galvanise researchers and inspire transformational solutions to tackle cardiovascular disease.
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Wearable blood pressure cuff allows users to track hypertension at home
The wireless cuff is designed to be used in any location alongside an app, OMRONConnect, where users can store their data.
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Thousands to benefit from digital tools to tackle Type 2 diabetes
Participants will receive wearables that monitor their levels of exercise, access to health coaches and educational content, online peer support groups.
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NHS should ‘prescribe FitBits’ to prevent inequality in health tech
The Social Market Foundation report found access to improved health outcomes should not be limited by a person’s ability to pay for innovative technology.
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