New Wirelessly Powered Scalable Retinal Prosthesis

Technologies / March 16, 2017

A collaboration between researchers at University of California San Diego and Nanovision Biosciences, a university spinoff, has developed a method for constructing wirelessly powered retinal prostheses that interface directly with retinal cells. Primary cortical neurons cultured on the surface of an array of optoelectronic nanowires. Here a neuron is pulling the nanowires, indicating the the …

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Global E-Health Market to Expand at a Splendid CAGR of 14.56% and to reach USD 244 billion by 2022

News, Investing / March 16, 2017

Summary Orbis Research Present’s Global E-health Market by Segmentation, Competitive Landscape, Company Profiles, Trends, anfd Growth Forecast Outlook to 2022. Description The Global E-Health Market is estimated at USD 124 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 244 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 14.56% during the forecast period. Despite, decades …

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American Well partners with Samsung Electronics for mobile telehealth

News, Investing / March 21, 2017

As part of the initial phase of the partnership, American Well partners and other providers and payers will have the opportunity to offer their services to Samsung consumers on their devices. American Well has announced a new partnership with Samsung Electronics for the two companies to develop new telehealth services for providers, health systems, payers …

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Digital health reduces wait times by pulling Canadians out of the queue

Technologies / March 21, 2017

Virtual visits, portals, mean more time for in-office visits TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2017 /CNW/ – Digital health solutions improve access and reduce wait times for Canadians by avoiding certain in-person visits, said Michael Green, President and CEO, Canada Health Infoway (Infoway).  Earlier today, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released a survey How Canada …

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Remote monitoring of patients cuts healthcare costs

Technologies, Investing, StartUps / May 24, 2019

Since September 2014, Wellington County has been the subject of an experiment to help reduce the number of 911 calls and emergency room visits by remotely monitoring patients with complex medical conditions in their homes. Queen’s University will be doing a cost benefit analysis on the program, which currently shows a 300% return on investment. There …

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Disposable Sensor Measures Sweat Volume, Salinity to Help Prevent Dehydration

News, Technologies / March 21, 2017

At the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas this week, the National Kidney Foundation has partnered with materials researchers to show off a sweat-monitoring patch as a way to raise awareness of staying hydrated. Developed at the laboratory of John Rogers, now at Northwestern University, who has been a pioneer of flexible electronic technology, …

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Taking Your Health Care To The Next Level With Telemedicine

Technologies / March 21, 2017

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. My doctor suggested counselling as part of my treatment. My workplace health benefits include access to counselling services. When I contacted our provider to book an appointment, I was given the option of doing online counselling with a practitioner based in Toronto (I’m in …

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Portugal eHealth Summit

News, Events / March 21, 2017

04 April 2017, Tuesday Lisbon 09h00 The Portugal eHealth Summit will take place April 4-6 at the Tejo do Meo Arena in Lisbon. In a dynamic context, with an area dedicated to exhibitions and a focus on sharing knowledge and experiences, the event focuses on a model of debate, conference and interviews on various topics …

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E-prescribing could help cut down on pharmacist errors: association

News / March 21, 2017

Head of Canadian Pharmacist Association says pharmacists all over Canada should have to report errors The head of the Canadian Pharmacist Association says pharmacists need better support but also need to be more accountable. The comments come after a Lutsel K’e man, James Marlowe, suffered dizzy spells after a Yellowknife pharmacist accidentally gave him heart medication pills that were 10 times …

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Ambulance Drone System Takes Off

Technologies / March 25, 2017

A new drone delivery system that can transport emergency medical supplies and a communication system to patients and rescue personnel has been developed. A new drone delivery system that can transport emergency medical supplies and a communication system to patients and rescue personnel was launched in a simulated mass casualty event in Mississippi. The telemedical …

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