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Internet of Things IoT in Healthcare

• Smart healthcare in the IoT era

  IoT devices have the potential to make healthcare safer with low range and low power technology. Semtech's Marc Pégulu explains two situations where LoRa devices could improve the industry. Continue Reading

• Software development kits drive healthcare technology and competition

  Large healthcare tech organizations must jump on the software development kit bandwagon if they want to stay relevant in the market. VivaLNK's Jiang Li discusses the growing trend. Continue Reading

• What are examples of successful immersive virtual reality use cases?

  Many virtual reality use cases revolve around entertainment. However, immersive virtual reality is making inroads in healthcare and training, IEEE member Todd Richmond says. Continue Reading

• Securing the 'M' in IoMT to ensure patient safety

  Connected medical devices cannot be secured properly by traditional IT security systems or even generic IoT cybersecurity approaches. Cynerio's Leon Lerman discusses why an extra level of ... Continue Reading

• Investing wisely in digital security measures

  Device security isn't a new topic, but with the growing number of IoT devices, it is one that needs to be revisited. Keyfactor's Kevin von Keyserling explains why finding dollars for digital ... Continue Reading

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• Introducing HealthOps: When DevOps meets connected healthcare

  The digitization of healthcare, combined with connected devices and DevOps principles, creates a new wave of patient care. CyberMDX's Safi Oranski discusses why the future of healthcare is ...Continue Reading

• An IoT DIYer's story of managing Type 1 diabetes

  After his daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, PubNub's Jeremy Pollock decided to conjure a DIY IoT project to monitor her health in real time. Learn more about the process.Continue Reading

• How IoT and 5G are improving remote patient monitoring

  The promise of remote patient monitoring is often hindered by a patient's inability to use up-to-date devices in areas with proper connectivity. Clarify360's Michael Jordan explains how IoT and 5G ...Continue Reading

• wearable computer

  A wearable computer is any small technological device capable of storing and processing data that can be worn on the body.Continue Reading

• Does broad-based heart rate monitoring open up room for 'Mickey Mouse medicine?'

  Broad-based heart rate monitoring wearables are being met with praise and criticism. As VivaLNK's Jiang Li explains, a balance needs to be struck between making connected health devices accessible ...Continue Reading

• The 5 C's of making virtual healthcare the new normal

  Health professional mindsets and consumer behaviors are changing. VivaLNK's Jiang Li explains why, along with these, the healthcare industry's five C's are also evolving.Continue Reading

• Current and future applications of IoT in healthcare

  Patients, doctors and medical facilities are benefitting from applications of IoT in healthcare. And despite security challenges, the future of IoT in the healthcare sector is bright.Continue Reading

• Connected devices and connected people in today's sensor-driven world

  Connected devices -- and the people they connect -- are having a major impact on healthcare, retail consumer packaged goods industries. Infor's Guy Courtin outlines the benefits and challenges.Continue Reading

• IoT's impact on present and future tech: What it means for the common man

  IoT is having a major impact on the world. XongoLabs' Ankit Patel outlines seven categories in which IoT will be a game-changer now and in the future.Continue Reading

• 5 lessons IoHT can learn from the tech world

  Healthcare is seeing some of the greatest impact from IoT, creating a new category of connected health devices. VivaLNK's Jiang Li outlines five lessons IoT in healthcare can learn from the broader ...Continue Reading