£10 million boost for Scottish telehealth

Source: E-Health Insider

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Date of publication: March 2011

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In a nutshell: The Scottish government has announced that it is to invest more than £10 million in a new pilot involving 10,000 older people, including those with long-term conditions, and the use of healthcare technology.

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Telehealth comparison website launched

Source: E-Health Insider

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Date of publication: 20th September 2010

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In a nutshell: Assisted living specialists Alvolution, in partnership with NHS West Midlands and the Joint Improvement Partnership, have launched a telehealth product comparison website to help trusts and local authorities choose the best telehealth products for their organisations. The site offers impartial reviews of technology, showing the aids that are available, how they compare and whether they are recommended.

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Acknowledgement: Alvolution

iPhone app ‘detects arrhythmia’

Source: Healthcare Republic

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Date of publication: August 2010

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In a nutshell: The charity Arrhythmia Alliance, has launched an iPhone application called ‘Know Your Pulse’, which aims to detect signs of cardiac arrhythmia and therefore improve diagnosis. Users record their own pulse reading over 30 seconds and are then advised on whether they are suffering from an irregular or unusually fast or slow heartbeat. The Arrhythmia Alliance campaign aims to raise awareness of arrhythmia, and also remind healthcare professionals of the importance of conducting regular pulse checks during routine patient check-ups.

Length of publication: 1 webpage

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