Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib or AF) is an arrhythmia (quivering or irregular heartbeat) that can cause blood clots, strokes, and heart failure. When a person has AFib, the usual beating in the top chambers of the heart (the two atria) is irregular, and blood flow from the atriaRead More →
The WWDC presentation was jam-packed with new capabilities for its hardware devices. Its initial Health app, released in 2014, contained personal health and wellness updates; pushing Apple into the healthcare arena. It’s difficult to judge the impact of Apple’s work in these areas at the moment, and health-related product announcementsRead More →
Users of Apple Health may now share their data with doctors and loved ones; new measures include the first-of-its-kind Walking Steadiness measurement. Apple has formed a partnership with Cerner and Meditech, two businesses that specialize in electronic health records, to allow customers to share their Apple Health data with healthcareRead More →
Hands down, Apple Watch seems to be one of the best digital devices on the market. Challengers have failed to truly compete with Apple’s dominate market position. Combined with Apple Health, the digital device offers a full outline of features for consumers. Their ecosystem, combined with the design and software,Read More →
The watch has evolved from the simple iconic Dick Tracy two-way radio. With the release of the latest Apple Watch Series 4 we now have a watch, or smart-device, with a built-in electrocardiogram. Along with it’s FitBit type features the technology can only evolve. “We estimate that there are almostRead More →
Patients based in a South Devon town who have communication and swallowing difficulties are benefitting from the use of two iPads with a variety of specialised apps. The iPads were purchased by Seaton and District Hospital League of Friends. The first one is intended for inpatients at Seaton Community HospitalRead More →