Courtesy of Proteus Digital Health.
For the most part, the responsibility has been in the hands of the patient. Think pill boxes marked with the days of the week, or their high-tech versions—apps, like Medisafe and CareClinic, that help users self-report their own intake and schedules. These reminder devices don’t go far enough, say some doctors, because they fail to address a very human fault that patients report as their primary reason for not taking their medication: forgetfulness.
“George looks at me and says, ‘That is the stupidest idea you’ve had in your entire life.’ And then we began to argue,” Thompson says. Keratin Biosciences wants to improve medication intake by getting rid of human error altogether. Instead of a pill, this Lexington, Massachusetts, company makes a microchip with hundreds of sealed compartments, each of which can store up to 1 milligram of a drug. The chip, which originated in a lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, can be activated by a wireless signal that triggers the compartments to release the drug, based on a preprogrammed dosing schedule.
AngelAuYeung As a victim of Hyperthyroidism I know all about 'taking medication!' but really how smart should everything be really! 🤦😢😢 Can somethings be left in control of the human being? Please! 🙏
AngelAuYeung WHAT IS DIGITAL HEALTH PLANS?
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Take Your Medicine: This $1.5 Billion Health Startup’s Smart Pills Keep Patients From ForgettingAngelAuYeung I understand & appreciate the benefit, like with hypertension. But jeez Louise, talk about Big Brother. 'This person is noncompliant with their meds... they are a risk to hire, a risk to insure.' I can see that info going all kinds of ways wrong.
Source: Forbes - 🏆 394. / 53 Read more »
Health-insurance startups have raked in $1.3 billion in the past year. We took a look at their financials, which show how hard it is to get a foothold in the industry.Here's a look at how companies such as Oscar Health, Bright Health, and Clover Health fared in 2018 — and what's ahead in 2019. They are doing this to make a profit. It will create chaos. Healthcare has to have some uniformity to be effective and successful. Investors have expectations. Destined to fail because how will they catch up? Oscar lost $200m in 2018.
Source: BusinessInsider - 🏆 729. / 51 Read more »
These Cutting-Edge Innovations Improve Healthcare And Lower CostsHow can we deliver world class health services while lowering the cost of care per patient?
Source: Forbes - 🏆 394. / 53 Read more »
Digital health IPOs are finally coming to Wall Street, led by Livongo and Change HealthcareThe end of the digital health IPO drought is coming, with Livongo, Change Healthcare and Health Catalyst all gearing up for the public markets. Aloha! Listening to Elizabeth speak to the National Action Network. Really strong appearance I think. Good job Senator Warren & Thanks fou u r fight for ‘equal justice for all’!!! Ques: Does anybody favor a ‘makeover’ for Sen. Warren? Certainly not required But!!!WARRENFIGHTS
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »
Local health officials say FDA’s moves against teen vaping ‘epidemic’ aren’t enoughExperts see youth vaping rates at epidemic levels: In 2018, about 1 in 5 high school-age students were reported to use electronic cigarettes, according to data from the CDC. As the FDA commissioner exits, critics say he didn't do enough to fight it. I have heard economists call nicotine a good drug with a bad delivery system (tobacco). I don't advocate use of vape devices but damn if it comes to the lesser of evils, I mean hey...
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »
Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood back Mick Jagger amid health concerns as Rolling Stones delay tourThe Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour so Mick Jagger can receive medical treatment. Details about Jagger’s condition weren't provided. Those guys will be on stage in rocking chairs singing 'I can't get no, satisfaction, unless I take my, little blue pill!' 🤣 Oh you mean cuz he's old as Methuselah? 🤔 For Christ sake,Watch your grandchildren !!! ...
Source: USATODAY - 🏆 100. / 63 Read more »
Welfare or health care? Debate flares over Medicaid work requirementsThe Trump administration is providing states waivers so they can add work requirements to Medicaid. Critics say that undermines the point of the program. no it was done with bill clinton and it was seccessfull Who cares. It’s a sh*t program to begin with.
Source: NBCNews - 🏆 10. / 86 Read more »
Skimpy health plans touted by Trump bring back familiar woes for consumersAs the Trump administration pushes less regulated health insurance plans that don't have to follow Obamacare rules, patients are at growing risk of getting duped. Obamacare rules? Eh? So Obamacare was so good, it needed rules and enforcement? How people don't see this coming are their memories this short? Also the POTUS had to pay $25 Million lawsuit for Fraud (TrumpU)before taking office of which someone else paid for Influence Obliviously believe what you see not what he says he has no plan. When the Democrats shoved Obamacare down our throats in 2012 my premium quadrupled. My deductible went from $500 to $5500. I’m paying for insurance I can’t use unless I cough up a lung. My health Insurance premiums shouldn’t be more than my house payment. Obamacare needs to go!
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »
Trump turns 2020 election into a referendum on health careFirst Read is your briefing from 'Meet the Press' and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. NBCFirstRead NBCFirstRead He's making it crystal clear that the GOP has no plan, he's too lazy to work on one and if the GOP wins in 2020 we will not have healthcare. NBCFirstRead And they have no plan!
Source: MSNBC - 🏆 469. / 51 Read more »
Opinion | The biggest threat to Americans’ health and security is in the Oval OfficeOpinion: The biggest threat to Americans’ health and security is in the Oval Office Trump has a plan! Oh wait. Not out until after 2020 elections? 2 years wasted? Help us out and clarify your slant. Stop being so sneaky. Jesus H. Christ WHY are you not WAKING the Nation up to what is REAL?
Source: washingtonpost - 🏆 95. / 72 Read more »