by Alfred Poor | October 4, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Medical
One of the big advances in modern medicine is the electronic health record (EHR). If we could tap their full potential, they will make it easier for patients to track their own health (through patient portals) and give healthcare professionals quick access to a...
by Alfred Poor | September 17, 2015 | Medical
One of the biggest challenges for physicians and healthcare workers is patient adherence to treatment programs. This can be especially critical for conditions that require that medications be taken on a precise schedule. According to the World Health Organization, as...
by Alfred Poor | August 28, 2015 | Health, Medical
Who are you, really? It’s not a trivial question, and it’s one that is being made far more complex and significant with the rapid adoption of wearable Health Tech devices, electronic health records (EHR), and digitized medicine practices. More than ever...
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by Alfred Poor | October 7, 2014 | Health
This is about a new wearable device that is only marginally a Health Tech product. The Nymi from Bionym is a bracelet that monitors your heartbeat, which sounds like it might be intended to help you with fitness or health issues. Its mission is very different,...
