by riddhi | August 20, 2015 | Health, Medical
According to market research firm IDC, 26.4 million wearable devices were shipped in 2014. The firm expects the shipments to grow by 173% to reach 72 million units in 2015. Wearable devices capture multiple health and fitness related data points. They capture heart...
by riddhi | August 17, 2015 | Health, Medical
Mobile health and wearables generate huge amounts of data that is different from what is traditionally captured. This has given rise to new challenges for not only developers but also healthcare providers and users. With increased availability of wearables and mobile...
by riddhi | August 13, 2015 | Medical
According to International Diabetes Federation, 387 million people had diabetes in 2014 and by 2035 this will rise to 592 million. Other key findings include: 77%of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries 179 million people with diabetes...
by riddhi | August 11, 2015 | Medical
Wearable technology – smart watches, fitness trackers or wristbands – not only helps monitor symptoms automatically, it may be able to predict serious events such as seizures and track disease progression. As wearable devices paired with mobile apps enter...
by riddhi | August 10, 2015 | Medical
Health systems across Europe and around the world are facing challenges with an aging population who have chronic health conditions and limited budgets. Digital health is an opportunity to help bridge the gap between healthcare delivery and efficiency of service. A...
