Mobile Technology Is Transforming Healthcare
The disruptive power of mobile technologies are transforming the healthcare industry, propelling stakeholders to change the way they provide care
Sectors - Medical Devices
Steve Jobs & Apple: The Accidental Heroes Of Healthcare
Steve Jobs and Apple have single handedly revolutionized the healthcare industry - Healthcare Global tells you how
Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 Enters The Healthcare Market
Samsung launched its Galaxy Note 8.0 this month. Healthcare Global takes a look at the device and discovers its merit as a medical tablet computer for healthcare professionals
Wristband Could Improve Hygiene In Health Institutions
New wristband technology could improve hygiene is healthcare institutions and hospitals by monitoring how well doctors, nurses and technicians wash their hands
Data Security Increasing Concern Due To BYOD
Data security reaches top of the agenda as healthcare firms increasingly move towards a BYOD environment
Video Calls Facilitate Patient / Doctor Communication
Interpretation is a key function in any healthcare institution and is key to delivering excellent patient care - video calling makes this service readily available for many more patients
Medical Device Outsourcing Market Booms
Outsourcing of medical device manufacturing is on the rise owing to an increasing rapid time-to-market demands
Wireless Technology Implementation In Hospitals
Could the implementation of wireless technology in hospitals prevent loss of time, money, and resources?
How The iPad Has Revolutionized Healthcare
Just three years since its launch date Apple's iPad can be credited for changing the face of modern healthcare in many ways
EHR & Medical Device Integration Could Save $30bn
A new report out today suggests that medical device and EHR integration could save more than $30 billion and could dramatically improve the quality of patient care
Google Glasses Could Change The Face Of Healthcare
Google glasses could change the way healthcare professionals access information
MediSafe Launches 'Prescription Page' For Doctors
MediSafe, an online prescription reminder tool, has just launched a new feature for healthcare professionals, allowing them to monitor patients' prescriptions and adherence
Essential Skills For Modern Healthcare CIOs
mHealth and social communication is taking a front seat in the health IT arena, so it's no surprise that the role of the CIO is also changing. Healthcare Global discusses the key skills required for a modern healthcare CIO
Tips for Developing a Hospital mHealth Strategy
Healthcare Global provides hospital executives with some top tips for developing a strong mHealth strategy
Touch Medical Imaging Software Receives US FDA Approval
Touch Medical Solutions have received FDA approval for a new medical imaging software suite
mHealth Could Save Developed World $400bn
Healthcare Global gives hospital execs four top tips to reduce cost using mHealth solutions
ANALYSIS: Health Technology Assessment Tools
Preetinder S. Gill, PhD Candidate, College of Technology at Eastern Michigan University gives Healthcare Global an in-depth analysis of the merits and usage of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) tools
mHealth Could Save More Than 1M Lives In Africa
A new report published by GSMA and PricewaterhouseCoopers states that mobile health solutions in Africa could save more than one million lives over the course of five years
How To Manage BYOD Systems In The Healthcare Arena
How to handle the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend within a hospital environment
Microsoft Surface Enters mHealth Market
Healthcare Global takes a look at Microsoft's Surface and Surface Pro and asks, 'Will the new tablets be able to carve a niche in the mHealth marketplace?'
Top 10 Healthcare Trends Facing Execs In 2013
A new report released this week by the ECRI Institute highlights the key issues at the forefront of healthcare c-level executives minds in 2013. Hot topics include the safety of electronic health records, imaging technology and alarms
Apple's iWatch To Revolutionize The Healthcare Industry
Fresh leaks report that Apple's iWatch is heading for production, so Healthcare Global asks what this means for the healthcare industry?
Medical Devices Changing Patient/Doctor Communication
Medical technology is going to change the way patients and doctors communicate in the very near future
Block & Pfizer Develop Pharma Manufacturing System
Block and Pfizer join forces to develop a cleaning verification device for the drug manufacturing process that could decrease inspection times, reduce costs and improve supply assurance
Cloud Adoption Is Big News For The Healthcare Industry
Cloud computing is going to be a massive trend in the healthcare industry in 2013. Healthcare Global looks at ways to minimise rise and get optimum usage and efficiency
mHealth: Changing Doctor/Patient Care
mHealth is changing the healthcare sector in 2013. With mobile app adoption on the rise by 20 percent a year and forecasted to increase, mobile health is going to play a central part in doctor/patient communication in the years to come
Mobile Technology Restrengthens The Health Industry
Placed in the middle of a mobile revolution, healthcare is witnessing radical growth in diagnostics, treatment, and more
Samsung Acquires NeuroLogica
Samsung acquires NeuroLogica as past of its ambitious expansion plans within the medical device sector
Johnson and Johnson outline medical tech growth plan
Johnson and Johnson outlines growth plan within the medical devices and diagnostics segment including new products to address unmet medical needs and accelerated growth in Asia-Pacific and other emerging markets
Ground breaking bionic hand fitted in the UK
The first bionic limb has been fitted in the UK in what has been hailed a ground breaking moment for prosthetic surgery and development
Portable Technologies Are Transforming Healthcare
Mobile Devices are not only having an impact on service delivery and medical treatment, they are also saving money in the health care system.
New gene-therapy may be approved in EU
New treatment Glybera has been recommended for marketing in the European Union
FDA's new rules for Unique Device Identification
The FDA have submitted their ruling for a new Unique Device Identifcation System
Emergency caesarean simulator to help junior doctors
Desperate Debra has been created to give trainee physicians a chance to practice the difficult procedure
Telehealth: The future of compliance for in-home care?
We look at one innovative solution that is helping to reduce readmissions to hospital by increasing patient compliance
INTRODUCING: The LifeFlow Left Ventricular Assist Device
Developed in America by a British scientist, the LVAD is designed to treat heart-failure on a long term basis
Technological innovations in the field of reconstructive surgery
Technology is transforming the entire healthcare industry, but one area that is benefitting from it in particular is reconstructive surgery
Bridging the gap between patient care and technology
Healthcare Global is given an insight into how a LiveScribe Smartpen can assist healthcare professionals during patient interactions
Electronic eye trial brings hope for blindness cure
The trial was carried out in the UK and according to the scientists involved, it "exceeded expectations"
Brainlab's Curve surgery system
We look at the innovative Curve surgery system from medical technology manufacturer Brainlab
ESWT treatments are shocking patients back to health
Healthcare Global investigates the benefits of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and its use across Europe
New plasma flashlight can kill bacteria and germs
It is thought the revolutionary device would be a great aid to emergency health workers operating in war zones or disaster struck areas
Robot completes first bladder construction
A cancer sufferer from Bristol has successfully recovered following an operation carried out by a robot so intricate, it can peel a grape
How a simple text message can help manage malaria
The SMS for Life and SMS for Health projects have been incredibly successful in helping countries in Africa to effectively control the distribution of anti-malarial drugs
New technology translates sign language into text
A team of researchers from Scotland are hoping their new creation will revolutionise the way deaf people communicate
iPhone diabetes device helps sufferers manage condition
A new gadget has been launched in the UK today which will enable people living with diabetes to manage their illness using their iPhone or iPod Touch
O2 launches mobile health service 'Help at Hand'
Telefonica's mobile brand O2 has introduced a wireless patient monitoring service to Britain
Telefónica launches tele-rehabilitation solution
Wearable wireless sensing technology allows knee replacement patients to recover at home and improves care and convenience
Transforming learning experiences of medical students
The introduction of IU Health's state-of-the-art Simulation Center has enabled the institution to boast one of the world's most prestige medical teaching programmes
Remote working with Imprivata's OneSign Anywhere
Smartphones and tablet computers have enabled doctors working remotely to access patient records on-the-go, but data security remains an ever present threat
