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Hospital Rooms Not Safe From Hackers

By David Beck | June 11, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

While it is known that hackers have the ability to break into hospital record systems, records indicate that even individual hospital rooms are no longer safe.

New Medical Device Regulates Patient Body Temperature

By David Beck | June 8, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 1 Comment

BrainCool AB, a European Medical device firm, has received the green light from the Food and Drug Administration to market the IQool™ Warm System in the United States, to be used for thermal regulation to cool and rewarm adult patients when clinically indicated.

New Medical Device Regulates Patient Body Temperature

Innovative Wellness Medicine: AR and VR

By David Beck | June 6, 2018 | Insights, News, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Medical Technology | 0 Comments

Fixed centers of medical care, like hospitals and treatment centers, have boosted care due to the prevalence of superior technology and physician expertise; but now, there is growing movement toward more flexible and mobile care. Why?

Increase in Health Wellness Apps Raises Privacy Concerns

By David Beck | June 4, 2018 | Insights, Patient Software / Programs | 1 Comment

The “connected health model” offers flexible and efficient healthcare services by using connected technology to link communication, access and diagnostic capabilities. In fact, there has been an explosion in the number of mobile apps for health-related information with over 300,000 healthcare apps now available online and growing almost daily. “In a nutshell, there is a mad dash to address the demand of providing more real time health data. In response to this innovation, the question then becomes whether healthcare providers can tap into the available technology of “connectivity” and still protect health and personally identifiable information,” according to the report, Workplace Privacy Data management and Security Report.

Increase in Health Wellness Apps Raises Privacy Concerns

Steth IO is a Stethoscope in a Smartphone

By David Beck | June 1, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

Now there is a new device, a “smart” stethoscope, that helps doctors detect and diagnose heart problems. Steth IO, is built directly into the protective case of a physician’s iPhone (models 6 and higher). Functioning like a stethoscope, it lets physicians listen to and measure heart rates or lung sounds by running an app and holding the phone up to a patient’s chest.

Holography Tested to Manipulate Brain Memories and Sensations

By David Beck | May 31, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

It is neither science fiction nor scientific fact. Still, research is progressing that would allow us to make our brains see and feel things that they do not actually experience. Scientists have even discovered how to manipulate the brain into seeing pictures we do not physically see, and even eliminating uncomfortable sensations such as pain.

Holography Tested to Manipulate Brain Memories and Sensations

“Hemospray” Aerosol-Type Device for GI Bleeding Receives FDA Approval

By David Beck | May 29, 2018 | Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

Hemospray, a new device that is supposed to control certain types of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, has been approved for marketed by the Food & Drug Administration.

Described as an aerosolized mineral-blend spray, Hemospray is applied during an endoscopic procedure.

Apple Watch Credited with Life-Saving Alerts

By David Beck | May 25, 2018 | Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

Notification that a person is in a life-threatening situation has not been heavily marketed as a major feature of Apple Watch, yet it is emerging as a primary attraction and benefit.

Apple Watch Credited with Life-Saving Alerts

Mobile Devices Boost Patient Satisfaction Despite Privacy & Security Concerns

By David Beck | May 24, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

Here’s the dilemma. New surveys show that mobile device initiatives play a major role in enhancing patient satisfaction at healthcare facilities. Yet, more widespread use of mobile devices could lead to major security issues. Read More

Text Messaging Combats Opioid Addiction

By David Beck | May 21, 2018 | Insights, Medical Devices, News | 0 Comments

A new method to help combat and control opioid addiction, while reducing the chances of relapse, has been developed by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Epharmix, a digital health firm. It utilizes automated text messages and phone calls to patients under opioid addiction treatment.

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