Category: Health
Transforming healthcare: The vital role of custom software solutions
Instead of depending solely on generic software, there's a growing need for customized solutions that address particular needs in the quickly changing healthcare landscape of today. Developing custom software for the healthcare industry is becoming necessary to protect patient data, enhance service delivery, and effectively handle digital challenges. The complex requirements of contemporary healthcare are…
Telcos agree to protect personal alarm users when upgrading to digital
UK phone providers agree new measures to protect vulnerable customers when upgrading phone lines to digital Technology Secretary asks all providers not to force people to switch over until protection in place Vulnerable households will have better access to emergency services during power outages The most vulnerable people across England will be better protected following…
6 Advantages of Trying Online Therapy Sessions
There are many reasons why people might choose to try online therapy sessions. Perhaps they feel uncomfortable talking about their issues in person, or they live in a rural area with limited access to mental health professionals. Whatever the reason, there are many benefits to be had from trying out online therapy sessions so let's…
What Is A Medical Alert System, And How Does It Work?
A medical alert system is a personal emergency response system (PERS), a combination of state-of-the-art communication and computer technology. There are two types of alert systems: an in-home alert or one that is of mobile design. The system provides monitoring in and out of the home, ensuring the safety and well-being of your vulnerable household…
What is a Medical Alert System and Do You Really Need One?
Medical alert systems have become all the rage in recent years. These systems are widely used in hospitals, nursing homes and clinics to monitor patients’ health status and send regular reports to caregivers. They’re also designed to send quick medical alerts whenever someone pushes the emergency button. Once these alerts reach their respective hospitals, dispatch…
Amazon, eBay, Wish remove blood oxygen testing devices
Amazon, eBay and Wish have removed a number of blood oxygen testing devices from sale after Which? found products that were not legally fit to be sold in the UK and, in some cases, falsely claimed to be NHS-approved. The consumer watchdog found 11 out of 15 cheap pulse oximeters bought from online marketplaces for…
Kaspersky finds security vulnerabilities in remote patient monitoring
Kaspersky experts have discovered that the most commonly used protocol for transferring data from wearable devices used for remote patient monitoring contained 33 vulnerabilities, including 18 “critical vulnerabilities” in 2021 alone. This is 10 more critical vulnerabilities than in 2020, and many of them remain unpatched. Some of these vulnerabilities give attackers the potential to intercept…
Pros and Cons of Technology in Healthcare
The rapid development of technology geared toward healthcare services has led to the creation of the term telehealth, which essentially means virtual care. Telehealth refers to providing healthcare services outside the bounds of a physical wall. This means that we now have technologies that allow us to access healthcare services without physically visiting the doctor’s…
Tech Era and Health: Why Are People Researching Natural Remedies Again?
Western medicine has long been the norm in medical care all around the world and there’s good reason for it. It’s highly effective, acts immediately, and is extremely lucrative for the big pharmaceutical companies to develop and sell. However, in recent years, there has been an upward trend in the use of alternative forms of…
Cough monitoring smartphone app announces Spanish partnership
Hyfe, a cough monitoring smartphone app and digital diagnostics tool, has announced its technology will be incorporated into research in Spain in partnership with the University of Navarra, and involving over 800 participants. The inclusion of cough monitoring technology into community health research marks a significant step forward in the study of respiratory illnesses such…
