Diabetic Patients Get Help from New Smart Insulin Pen Cap

by Amantha May | May 10, 2021 | Medical

Individuals who use multiple daily injection (MDI) therapy to manage diabetes don’t take a standardized insulin dose in every shot. Instead, they must calculate the proper dosage based on blood glucose levels, carbohydrate intake, the size of the previous dose, and...

Telehealth Now Available Nationwide to United Healthcare Patients [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 7, 2021 | Medical

We began covering telehealth and telemedicine back in 2014 when healthcare professionals and technology companies were exploring potential applications of remote care and the required communications infrastructure. Skip ahead seven years and telemedicine is now...

Survey: Home Sleep Tests More Popular Than Sleep Labs [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 6, 2021 | Medical

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) continues to play an increasingly significant role in medical care. Itamar Medical Ltd. recently published the results of a survey of health care professionals that found a significant increase in the use of Home Sleep Apnea Tests...

Telehealth Service Streamlines Support for Patients at Home

by Amantha May | May 3, 2021 | Medical

Healthcare providers and practices using ZyterHome, a comprehensive remote patient monitoring solution by Zyter, can now opt-in for a free patient support feature. ZyterHome Assist provides the practice and patient with a dedicated specialist. The specialist assists...

New Vital Sign System Works without Wires or Patches [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 30, 2021 | Medical

If continuous health monitoring in the home is to be successful, systems must require minimal interaction by the patient. Few people will accept hooking up to sensor wires, patches, or clips that can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Apparently the FDA agrees, and...

New Program Uses Old Phones to Prevent Vision Loss

by Bruce Brown | April 29, 2021 | Health, Medical

Would you like one more reason to trade in your Samsung Galaxy smartphone for a newer model? How about if your old Galaxy smartphone could help improve access to eye care for underserved populations? The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly half of the...