Essence provides remote care for Madrid citizens
Spanish capital Madrid has selected Israeli firm Essence SmartCare to provide remote care technologies for senior and disabled citizens. More than 100,000 seniors and people with disabilities could benefit [...]
Robot glove helps stroke sufferers play piano
A robotic glove developed by researchers at Florida Atlantic University is providing hope to piano players who have suffered a disabling stroke. For people who have suffered neurotrauma such [...]
Tenovi thermometer transmits data to clinicians
California-based remote patient monitoring (RPM) company Tenovi has released a cellular-enabled infra-red thermometer so patients can automatically transmit readings to clinicians. Combined with the firm’s cellular gateway, the FDA-cleared [...]
Teenage girl scoops engineering prize for smart translator
A teenage girl has won the UK Young Engineer of the Year award with a smart device that converts sign language into English and can even call emergency services [...]
Galaxy Watch checks for AFib in 13 countries
Samsung is bringing irregular heart rhythm notification (IHRN) to the Galaxy Watch in 13 countries this quarter. Combined with the Health Monitor app’s blood pressure and ECG monitoring, the [...]
Cardiologists use Vodafone AR to access hearts
Vodafone, in collaboration with Italian start-up Artiness, has created a way to let cardiologists see and interact with 3D models of patients’ hearts using 5G and augmented reality (AR). [...]
Can Chat-GPT 4 diagnose complex illnesses?
Chat-GPT 4 is not very good at medical diagnosis, but it is getting there, according to researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Massachusetts. In a [...]
Amazfit smartwatch dedicated to runners
Amazfit, a smart wearables brand owned by Chinese firm Zepp Health, has launched a dedicated running smartwatch. The Amazfit Cheetah uses GPS technology that is claimed to deliver unprecedented [...]
App turns smartphones into medical thermometers
An app developed by researchers at the University of Washington can transform smartphones into thermometers that accurately detect fevers. A fever is the most commonly cited symptom of Covid-19 [...]
Cynerio brings IoT security to UK healthcare
New York IoT security firm Cynerio is helping Integra e-Quip, a provider of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS), produce secure tools for the UK healthcare market. The partnership combines [...]
Activity trackers can speed recover during hospitalisation
The likes of Fitbits, Garmins or Apple Watches can be cheap and effective tools that enhance the journey towards recovery in hospital, according to research from the University of [...]
Ear wearable measures blood flow to head
Massachusetts-based Stat Health has emerged from stealth to introduce a round-the-clock in-ear wearable that measures blood flow to the head. The aim is to understand symptoms such as dizziness, [...]
