The Leading Physicians of The World

A number of technologies can reduce overall costs for the prevention or management of chronic illnesses. These include devices that constantly monitor health indicators, devices that auto-administer therapies, or devices that track real-time health data when a patient self-administers a therapy. Because they have increased access to high-speed Internet and smartphones, many patients have started to use mobile applications to manage various health needs.  These devices and mobile apps are now increasingly used and integrated with telemedicine and telehealth via the medical Internet of Things (mIoT). The technology is amazing and has the potential to completely change the healthcare industry, give better treatment and diagnosis to patients, ensure productivity and communication within medical facilities and can provide personalised, targeted medicine. IoM adoption in healthcare is inevitable Internet of Medical Things, or Healthcare IoT, refers to a connected in...

Cancers caused by smoking, drinking and excessive sunbathing have soared in the past decade, official research has revealed. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, reveal large increases in the incidence of so called “lifestyle” related cancers.The biggest rise has been in the rate of skin cancer, which has increased by 56% among men and 38% among women since 2002. Experts at the ONS blamed changes in fashion,  which has seen people wear more revealing clothing in recent years, along with increased levels of sunbathing and sun bed use. Oral cancers, which have been linked to smoking and poor diet, have increased by 37% while kidney cancer has increased by 25% in men and 36% in women. These are thought to be linked to drinking alcohol. Here are some habits that have the strongest link to cancer. 1  Excessive stress It’s hard to not have some type of stress in your life. We all have stressors from work, family, and just the day-to-day trials...

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. Sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a portion of the heart is blocked. However, a heart attack can  sometimes trigger an electrical disturbance that leads to sudden cardiacarrest. Sudden cardiac arrest is a medical emergency. If not treated immediately, it causes sudden cardiac death. With fast, appropriate medical care, survival is possible. Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), treating with a defibrillator — or even just compressions to the chest — can improve the chances of survival until emergency personnel arrive. SCA versus a Heart Attack Most people do not know the difference between SCA and a heart attack. Because time is crucial to saving ...

Advances in wireless technology have given so many opportunities to the development of mobile health platforms , also known as telehealth, telemedicine, eHealth, and digital health. These amazing technologies offer a great opportunity for healthcare providers to remotely deliver high-quality care. The possibilities are endless for the clinical application of mHealth, including tools for payers, decision support, patient support, educational purposes, drug formularies, or medical uses.  Moreover, the number of smartphone owners currently using a mobile medical app is expected to increase to 3.4 billion by 2018. This shift will make patients the consumers of healthcare, empowering them to be the driving force managing their own health through mobile devices and wearable technology. As smartphones replace wallets, online banking, printed books, photo albums, and cameras, mobile devices are beginning to reshape many medical functionalities. In view of the fact that 83% of p...

The pharma and medical device industries have experienced unprecedented changes for the last 10 years due to the overall demand of their products in the healthcare industry. As the market for their products continues to evolve, manufactures from both companies have faced a great challenge. They have to adjust to a new and open environment and also need forward thinking to help maintain an innovative edge. According to recent studies, the growth of the pharma andmedical device industries has been influenced by several factors. Among the top five include personalized care, increased consumer demand, increased use of outside contract services, collaboration of the two industries and tightened government regulation on drugs and medical devices.  The factors are discussed in details below: 5 Trends that have led to the Growth in Pharma and Medical Device Industries Increasing Government Regulations The increase in government regulations has impacted pharmaceutical and...

Can you imagine a typical day of a physician when he or she sees several patients complaining of prolonged fever? Four of them had blood tests in the past few months, but there are no records in the charts for these tests. How could the physician figure out if this was just a bad day, or if there is a systematic problem in the office? They could take a sample of charts forpatients who had fever in the past year, and assess what percentage had a documented reading. If there is a significant percentage without readings, this could be investigated further to figure out what went wrong and where the process failed. What is a Patient Chart Audit? A chart audit is an examination of medical records (electronic and hard copy) to figure out what has been done and determine whether it could be possible in a better manner. Retrospective chart review studies are often required in the absence of suitable healthcare databases and other secondary sources of information. Chart review st...

Though making time for food and preparing meals may sound like a big and dull chore, it can be one of the most important keys to the success of everyone’s health goals. If cooking at home seems overwhelming, don’t worry. The more frequently you’re able to use the following tricks, the less overall time meal planning will take down the road. Before you know it, healthy lifestyle choices will become your daily habits. For everyone racing through life at enormous speed, these tips can help you to make the most of your time in the kitchen.     Keep it simple Instead of following some complex diet with lots of rules, try to keep your healthy eating routine simple. Eat real food that’s mostly plants with lots of color and variety. Try to balance every meal with high-quality proteins like lean meat, fish, tofu or beans and carbs like brown rice, potatoes, quinoa, and healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables to ...