We have reported on a variety of different remote telepresence type of health care solutions. Wearable gadgets that allow for remote monitoring could help monitor the elderly where ever they are. This added level of knowing your loved ones are safe without having to ask or teach them how to use the electronics is a bonus.
These devices are not only allowing reactive monitoring of patients remotely but also proactive monitoring via data mining/collection.
Spry health has developed a device called Loop with its integrated Loop system that provides a line of sight to clinicians on their patients. The wearable device can measure pulse- oximetry, respiration, heart rate and blood pressure via the wearable device.
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