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Tomorrow's wireless world: Healthcare to wear
News They could be used to check patients' vital health signs, such as pulse and blood pressure, and to monitor chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease, or gauge movement or fitness levels. [08 May 2008]
Health warning to overweight IT managers
News Bupa warned IT managers are increasing their risk of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and some cancers. Check out silicon.com's latest photo stories here… Overweight IT managers are risking their health by... [15 Jan 2008]
Offshoring, ageism and image blamed for tech skills crisis
News Another added outsourcing "continues to discourage new blood at the sharp end". Check out the Editor's Blog for the silicon.com chief's take on the hot tech issues of the moment. The increased use of offshore IT, ageism and the 'geeky' image of the... [11 May 2007]
London hospital rolls out wi-fi tracking
News Roberts explained workers will be able to view plans of the hospital on computer screens throughout the facility which show where items - from syringe pumps to blood gas monitors - are located. Check out the Editor's Blog for the silicon.com chief... [20 Feb 2007]
Top 10: The best, worst... and craziest uses of RFID
News Nurses will be able to scan the tags using reader-equipped PDAs or tablet PCs and check that the blood data matches the information held on an RFID-tagged bracelet worn by the patient. Blood: The same clinic which tags its patients is also tagging... [30 Nov 2006]
Healthcare RFID to track blood
News Nurses will be able to scan the tags using reader-equipped PDAs or tablet PCs and check the details on the blood match the information held on an RFID-tagged bracelet worn by the patient. The Klinikum Saarbruecken in Germany, which launched a... [20 Feb 2006]
The problem with ID theft
News A California blood bank has retrieved a stolen laptop, but remains concerned that some donors could be at risk of identity theft. Delta Blood Bank, based in a Stockton, California, paid a reward for the Compaq laptop, which had been stolen after a... [23 Dec 2004]
PC users face deadly DVT threat
News Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been associated with long haul air travel, but people who work or play for excessive periods at their PCs are also at risk from blood clots, according to a new report. He developed a large blood clot that formed in... [30 Jan 2003]
Texan scientists taste success with electronic tongue
News They also plan to develop the chip to help test levels of toxins and cholesterol in blood and urine. We still think this is the best way to check the quality of our beers. The University of Texas has come one step closer to replacing food tasters... [04 Nov 1998]
Europe's first cardiac call centre opens
News We are releasing digital devices such as blood sugar monitors for diabetics, and oxygen monitors for asthmatics," Taylor said. GPs can check pacemakers from the surgery using the same method. Around 1,600 GPs have signed up to Lifesign, Europe's... [03 Jul 1998]
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