Sanofi U.S., the American arm of the French pharmaceutical giant is effectively using social media to drive its Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge. Currently in its second year, the challenge aims to generate innovative ideas that can be used to improve the lives of people with diabetes. Last year the challenge was won by Ginge.io […]
Lloyds pharmacy has teamed up with a US digital pharmaceutical company to offer a product aimed at helping patients keep on top of their pill-taking routines. Proteus Biomedical has teamed with the chain of chemists to launch its first commercial product, Helius. Helius includes a mobile health app, sensor-enabled pills, and a peel-and-stick patch that […]
A new e-health portal for patients and healthcare professionals has attracted more than 700 sign-ups in the first few hours of its launch. How Are You? is a social networking site that allows patients with long-term health conditions to take a more proactive role in their treatment by making it easier for them to communicate […]
Doctors are more likely to use social media channels for education and communicating with fellow healthcare professionals than they are for interacting with their patients and taking advantage of possible digital marketing opportunities offered by social media. According to a new report from American consulting firm CSC, doctors are reluctant to use social media channels […]
Scottish healthcare bosses are considering broadcasting their board meetings on YouTube in a bid to boost public interest in their work. NHS Lothian wants to increase public involvement in its business and particularly wants to see more members of the public attending their bi-monthly meetings. Their meetings typically involve debate and decisions involving hundreds of […]
Two primary care trusts (PCTs) in England are experimenting with internet video in order to treat stroke patients. Doctors working in Lancashire and Cumbria NHS PCTs are currently using high definition (HD) video conferencing in order to treat those affected by strokes. The Telestroke Project lets medical professionals assess people remotely from their home, allowing […]
More and more people are now prepared to share personal health information online in order to achieve a diagnosis and help. According to new research by Simplyhealth, the private health insurance provider, more than half of people say that they would rather look up their health issues on the internet than immediately seek help from […]