Macquarie University has partnered with Philips and Emory Healthcare to launch Australia’s first remote intensive care unit (eICU) monitoring program to monitor patients around the clock. As part of the partnership, critical care nurses based onsite at Sydney’s Macquarie University’s MQ Health will utilize Philip’s eICU technology and Emory Healthcare’s intensivists to provide continuous critical care to patients back in the United States. How It WorksPhilips' eICU solution allows for near
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Mayo Clinic, Philips Partner on Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb for Cardiac Research
Philips is collaborating with the Mayo Clinic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a research expedition to understand how the body reacts to the rigors of high altitude and how those learnings can be applied to improving human health. Because the lack of oxygen at high altitudes mimics oxygen deprivation in the body during a cardiac event, Philips researchers hope to understand how to better detect and prevent cardiac issues. The expedition starts on August 7 and its expected to last approximately 10
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Henry Ford Taps Philips for Predictive Analytics Engine to Manage At-Risk Patients
Integrated health system Henry Ford has selected Royal Philips for its predictive analytics engine CareSage to manage their patient populations by proactively identifying at-risk patients most likely to need an emergency transport in the next 30 days, helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations. According to reports, 57% of Medicare patients are released without any direct monitoring by a healthcare professional. To resolve this, CareSage provides analysis of real-time and historical data from
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Philips, Validic Partner to Integrate Consumer-generated Health Data from 3rd Party Apps/Devices
Digital health integration platform Validic is teaming up with Philips to integrate personal health data from third-party devices and apps into connected health services. The partnership will enable the integration of consumer-generated health data into Philips cloud-based HealthSuite digital platform such as its Personal Health Programs, Lifeline medical alert services and eCareCoordinator and eCareCompanion eHealth apps to power connected health solutions and services. These connected health
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Philips Launches Consortium To Explore Mobile Ultrasound Solutions
During RNSA 2014, Philips has announced the initiation of a Consortium of health care leaders that will drive connected health through mobile ultrasound solutions, highlighted by the demonstration of a new app-based ultrasound proof-of-concept. This Consortium builds on Philips' momentum in the development of connected health technology that opens new opportunities to connect care across the health continuum using app-based ultrasound solutions designed to interface with the Philips
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