Shared By The Many: Advances in technology are allowing for the provision of affordable, decentralized healthcare for the masses and are lowering the barriers to entry in less developed markets.
The analysis in PSFK’s Future of Health Report has yielded a number of insights, the most evident of which is mobile technology as a catalyst for change. The mobile phone and connected tablet computer are allowing for the distribution of a broad range of medical and support services. This is especially important in countries with little or no healthcare infrastructure and areas in which there are few trained healthcare professionals. These technologies also allow trained professionals to perform quality control remotely.
Amongst the many significant developments is a shift towards one-on-one, in- field diagnostics and monitoring. Services that were once only available at a doctor’s office or hospital are now available on-demand through low-tech, affordable solutions. Personal systems allow for ‘good enough’ diagnostics that would have been difficult, expensive and timely to attain previously.
Using a basic phone with adapted software, a health worker can test for myriad symptoms - even cancer. This information can be relayed to a central medical care center where doctors and trained professionals can react to the data, provide prompt diagnosis and suggest treatment options. The ability to capture this data and get quick responses remotely means better healthcare, fewer trips to the hospital (which, for many means days away from home and family), and less time away from work.
A change is also occurring that is seeing increased access to and sharing of health information. This is made possible by the proliferation of systems designed to overcome infrastructure insufficiencies. these systems are enabling the broadcast of information and receipt of subsequent feedback in virtually any setting. From ‘town crier’ systems to ‘internet by text’, the collective knowledge found on the web is being made available to populations around the world who previously lacked access. The connectivity that is enabling the sharing of health information is also powering the growth of social networks focused on health and medical care. These networks are allowing professionals, health workers and individuals to connect and share knowledge quickly.
PSFK’s Future of Health Report details 15 trends that will impact health and wellness around the world. Simple advances such as off-the-grid energy and the introduction of gaming into healthcare service offerings sit alongside more future-forward developments such as bio-medical printing. It is our hope that this report will inspire your thinking and lead to services, applications and technologies which will allow for more available, quality healthcare.
For a download of this report - visit: http://www.psfk.com/future-of-health
Wearable technologies and mobile devices are helping people better track and understand their health data, behaviors, and conditions. When combined with incentives from insurers, employers, and providers, this holistic tracking motivates users to make incremental lifestyle changes over time. The goal is a healthier population that relies less on healthcare resources. Emerging tools include devices that monitor vital signs, activity levels, and medication adherence. Experts believe these technologies will lead to more personalized, proactive healthcare by empowering patients with deeper insights into their health.
Moore's Law and The FUTURE of Health CareWayne Caswell
Moore's Law and exponential technological progress will significantly impact the future of healthcare. Sensors and computers will become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful, enabling constant health monitoring and personalized medical care. However, political and economic forces resisting change, like lobbying from profitable healthcare industries, may inhibit reforms needed to optimize healthcare systems for wellness and prevention over treatment of preventable diseases. Unless addressed, these economic and political challenges could prevent technologies from fulfilling their potential to transform healthcare for the better.
Presentation of Hexoskin Validation for KHealth's Dementia Project
The paper is available at: http://www.knoesis.org/library/resource.php?id=2155
Citation for the paper: T. Banerjee, P. Anantharam, W. L. Romine, L. Lawhorne, A. Sheth, 'Evaluating a Potential Commercial Tool for Healthcare Application for People with Dementia' in Proc. of the Intl Conf on Health Informatics and Medical Systems (HIMS), Las Vegas, July 27-30, 2015.
Wide adoption of smartphones and availability of low-cost sensors has resulted in seamless and continuous monitoring of physiology, environment, and public health notifications. However, personalized digital health and patient empowerment can become a reality only if the complex multisensory and multimodal data is processed within the patient context. Contextual processing of patient data along with personalized medical knowledge can lead to actionable information for better and timely decisions. We present a system called kHealth capable of aggregating multisensory and multimodal data from sensors (passive sensing) and answers to questionnaire (active sensing) from patients with asthma. We present our preliminary data analysis comprising data collected from real patients highlighting the challenges in deploying such an application. The results show strong promise to derive actionable information using a combination of physiological indicators from active and passive sensors that can help doctors determine more precisely the cause, severity, and control level of asthma. Information synthesized from kHealth can be used to alert patients and caregivers for seeking timely clinical assistance to better manage asthma and improve their quality of life.
Paper: http://www.knoesis.org/library/resource.php?id=2153
Citation:
Pramod Anantharam, Tanvi Banerjee, Amit Sheth, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan, Surendra Marupudi, Vaikunth Sridharan, Shalini G. Forbis, Knowledge-driven Personalized Contextual mHealth Service for Asthma Management in Children , IEEE 4th International Conference on Mobile Services, June 27 - July 2, 2015, New York, USA.
I manage my health with digital tools and I’m not alone. An estimated and growing 69% of consumers and patients are also engaged in monitoring their own healthcare . The interest in personal wellness combined with the proliferation of healthcare ‘wearables’ available to consumer puts us on the cusp of an extraordinary shift in healthcare: Technology enabled patients are empowered to change their lifestyle to prevent or stop chronic disease, and become healthier than ever before. The implications of this on every aspect of the healthcare industry –from delivery and population health to access and cost will be astounding.
But wearable technology is still in its infancy, quite complex and limited in what it can do. The next generation will be intelligent and voice-enabled and go beyond tracking to interacting with and assisting consumers with their healthcare choices, and changing behaviors for the better. Imagine a wearable that could warn you of risks developing, nudge you towards better choices for that day based on your health profile, and keep you engaged in a treatment regime.
Healthcare, along with many other sectors, is facing increasing uncertainty driven by technology disruption and greater individual / patient empowerment. The barrier to entry into the sector is dropping fast enabling Asia entrepreneurs to significantly improve the Asia healthcare ecosystem
Digital health summit - Baylor Scott & White innovation panelNick van Terheyden
Overview of the status and need for Digital Health delivered at the Baylor Scott and White Digital Health Summit focusing on innovation and the risks and rewards and the innovation process
Wearable technologies and mobile devices are helping people better track and understand their health data, behaviors, and conditions. When combined with incentives from insurers, employers, and providers, this holistic tracking motivates users to make incremental lifestyle changes over time. The goal is a healthier population that relies less on healthcare resources. Emerging tools include devices that monitor vital signs, activity levels, and medication adherence. Experts believe these technologies will lead to more personalized, proactive healthcare by empowering patients with deeper insights into their health.
Moore's Law and The FUTURE of Health CareWayne Caswell
Moore's Law and exponential technological progress will significantly impact the future of healthcare. Sensors and computers will become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful, enabling constant health monitoring and personalized medical care. However, political and economic forces resisting change, like lobbying from profitable healthcare industries, may inhibit reforms needed to optimize healthcare systems for wellness and prevention over treatment of preventable diseases. Unless addressed, these economic and political challenges could prevent technologies from fulfilling their potential to transform healthcare for the better.
Presentation of Hexoskin Validation for KHealth's Dementia Project
The paper is available at: http://www.knoesis.org/library/resource.php?id=2155
Citation for the paper: T. Banerjee, P. Anantharam, W. L. Romine, L. Lawhorne, A. Sheth, 'Evaluating a Potential Commercial Tool for Healthcare Application for People with Dementia' in Proc. of the Intl Conf on Health Informatics and Medical Systems (HIMS), Las Vegas, July 27-30, 2015.
Wide adoption of smartphones and availability of low-cost sensors has resulted in seamless and continuous monitoring of physiology, environment, and public health notifications. However, personalized digital health and patient empowerment can become a reality only if the complex multisensory and multimodal data is processed within the patient context. Contextual processing of patient data along with personalized medical knowledge can lead to actionable information for better and timely decisions. We present a system called kHealth capable of aggregating multisensory and multimodal data from sensors (passive sensing) and answers to questionnaire (active sensing) from patients with asthma. We present our preliminary data analysis comprising data collected from real patients highlighting the challenges in deploying such an application. The results show strong promise to derive actionable information using a combination of physiological indicators from active and passive sensors that can help doctors determine more precisely the cause, severity, and control level of asthma. Information synthesized from kHealth can be used to alert patients and caregivers for seeking timely clinical assistance to better manage asthma and improve their quality of life.
Paper: http://www.knoesis.org/library/resource.php?id=2153
Citation:
Pramod Anantharam, Tanvi Banerjee, Amit Sheth, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan, Surendra Marupudi, Vaikunth Sridharan, Shalini G. Forbis, Knowledge-driven Personalized Contextual mHealth Service for Asthma Management in Children , IEEE 4th International Conference on Mobile Services, June 27 - July 2, 2015, New York, USA.
I manage my health with digital tools and I’m not alone. An estimated and growing 69% of consumers and patients are also engaged in monitoring their own healthcare . The interest in personal wellness combined with the proliferation of healthcare ‘wearables’ available to consumer puts us on the cusp of an extraordinary shift in healthcare: Technology enabled patients are empowered to change their lifestyle to prevent or stop chronic disease, and become healthier than ever before. The implications of this on every aspect of the healthcare industry –from delivery and population health to access and cost will be astounding.
But wearable technology is still in its infancy, quite complex and limited in what it can do. The next generation will be intelligent and voice-enabled and go beyond tracking to interacting with and assisting consumers with their healthcare choices, and changing behaviors for the better. Imagine a wearable that could warn you of risks developing, nudge you towards better choices for that day based on your health profile, and keep you engaged in a treatment regime.
Healthcare, along with many other sectors, is facing increasing uncertainty driven by technology disruption and greater individual / patient empowerment. The barrier to entry into the sector is dropping fast enabling Asia entrepreneurs to significantly improve the Asia healthcare ecosystem
Digital health summit - Baylor Scott & White innovation panelNick van Terheyden
Overview of the status and need for Digital Health delivered at the Baylor Scott and White Digital Health Summit focusing on innovation and the risks and rewards and the innovation process
Rock Report: Smart Seating - Opportunities at the intersection of automotive ...Rock Health
This report explores existing and potential opportunities that can improve health by utilizing new advances in automotive technologies, including incorporation of biosensors. Purchase the report here: https://gumroad.com/l/YEXX
The document discusses trends in healthcare including user-generated healthcare, consumers connecting directly with providers, and partnerships to reform healthcare delivery. It focuses on four main topics: wellness 2.0 and prevention through exercise and food; making healthcare cheaper by focusing on high-cost patients, accountable care models, and paying for outcomes; connecting consumers to providers; and the evolution of research through open data, real-time data capture, and crowdsourced information. Data is seen as driving decisions and discovery.
Digital health in diabetes: a global perspectiveYoon Sup Choi
The document discusses digital healthcare in diabetes from a global perspective. It begins with an introduction by Professor Yoon Sup Choi from Sungkyunkwan University who is the director of the Digital Healthcare Institute. It then discusses various topics related to digital healthcare for diabetes including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, wearable devices, mobile health applications, use of artificial intelligence, and integration of data sources like CGM data, smartphones, and electronic health records (EHRs). Examples of several digital health companies and technologies are provided.
At Modern Health Talk, we see the future of mHealth as less about Mobile health and more about MODERN healthcare that includes all sorts of solutions for addressing demographic shift of retiring baby boomers and the resulting doctor shortage.
These solutions include mobile technologies (smartphones & tablets) and big broadband support of high-def video calls with medical imaging, as well as new delivery options such as retail clinics and insurance-funded home care (and home modifications), remote sensor monitoring, healthcare robots, Watson-like cloud services, new laws & regulations, support of family caregivers, and more.
Augmented Personalized Health: using AI techniques on semantically integrated...Amit Sheth
Keynote @ 2018 AAAI Joint Workshop on Health Intelligence (W3PHIAI 2018), 2 February 2018, New Orleans, LA [Video: https://youtu.be/GujvoWRa0O8]
Related article: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8355891/
Abstract
Healthcare as we know it is in the process of going through a massive change - from episodic to continuous, from disease-focused to wellness and quality of life focused, from clinic centric to anywhere a patient is, from clinician controlled to patient empowered, and from being driven by limited data to 360-degree, multimodal personal-public-population physical-cyber-social big data-driven. While the ability to create and capture data is already here, the upcoming innovations will be in converting this big data into smart data through contextual and personalized processing such that patients and clinicians can make better decisions and take timely actions for augmented personalized health. In this talk, we will discuss how use of AI techniques on semantically integrated patient-generated health data (PGHD), environmental data, clinical data, and public social data is exploited to achieve a range of augmented health management strategies that include self-monitoring, self-appraisal, self-management, intervention, and Disease Progression Tracking and Prediction. We will review examples and outcomes from a number of applications, some involving patient evaluations, including asthma in children, bariatric surgery/obesity, mental health/depression, that are part of the Kno.e.sis kHealth personalized digital health initiative.
Background: Background: http://bit.ly/k-APH, http://bit.ly/kAsthma, http://j.mp/PARCtalk
Gartner ranked Dell the #1 worldwide IT services provider in healthcare in 2014. Dell sees global disruptions in healthcare delivery and continues to invest in strategies to address these rapid changes. They are actively enhancing development, implementation and adoption of novel technologies, services, and applications that will revolutionize information-driven care, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall cost savings worldwide. Dr. Nick is responsible for providing strategic insight and will discuss some Dell’s strategies to achieve an IT environment that is interconnected, efficient and patient-focused.
Rock Report: Fitness Technology for Athletes by @Rock_HealthRock Health
Swifter, higher, stronger: Fitness technology for athletes explores how apps and sensors are transforming athletic training and performance. It discusses trends like gamification, social connectivity, and health food apps. Case studies profile companies like Skimble, FlexxCoach, and Cardiio that are developing innovative sensor and software solutions. Experts in fields like sports medicine, coaching, and athletics provide insights on small changes, designing for athletes, and the future of digital health in sports. The report examines growth in the health and fitness app market and revenue models. It also covers trends in heart rate monitors, pedometers, displays, and video analysis tools that are helping athletes track and improve their performance.
Startups Step Up - how healthcare ai startups are taking action during covid-...Renee Yao
All around the world, people are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainties as a result of COVID-19. At NVIDIA Inception program, a virtual incubation startup program, which hosts 5000+ AI startups, we see an army of healthcare AI startups that have mobilized to address this global health crisis. This webinar will share real world examples on how each offering plays a critical role during this pandemic.
Live event: https://www.meetup.com/Women-in-Big-Data-Meetup/events/270191555/?action=rsvp&response=3.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWkKINi8u4o&feature=youtu.be
Cyrcadia Health - Health & Wearable Singapore 2015 - The Propell GroupJulien de Salaberry
This document discusses a wearable breast cancer screening device called Cyrcadia Health. It is a bra insert that uses sensor technology and connects to the internet to detect metabolic changes associated with breast cancer. The device aims to enable early detection of breast cancer through improved screening compared to mammography. It also seeks to reduce unnecessary biopsies by over 80% and create a large database for breast cancer research through data collection from users. The company plans limited validation trials of the device in late 2015 through hospitals in Singapore and India, with an Asia commercial launch targeted for early 2016.
Professor Yoon Sup Choi discusses digital health and the future of healthcare centered around changes in the pharmaceutical industry. He notes that three key steps in implementing digital medicine are: 1) measuring data through devices like smartphones, wearables, and genetic analysis; 2) collecting the data; and 3) gaining insights from the data using artificial intelligence. Choi also provides an overview of the digital health industry landscape and increasing investment in digital health startups from pharmaceutical companies and other investors.
Will healthcare be delivered by george jetson in the futureNick van Terheyden
The document discusses how technology will transform healthcare delivery in the future. It describes how data science, sensors, genomics, robotics, and digital connectivity will generate massive amounts of medical and personal health data. This data deluge will drive more personalized, predictive, and preventative forms of care that are delivered both in medical facilities and at home. However, it also notes the challenges of how healthcare providers and patients can effectively manage and utilize all of this new information.
Digital and technological advancements and how they have impacted health. From data, IoT & wearables, 3D printing, personalized medicine, all of these trends can be levers to help with demographic shifts, increased access to healthcare and rising costs.
Value-based Healthcare - Towards a systems approach in chronic diseasesnDayOne
Role of patient journey in science, predictive modeling and high-risk patients in early stages of disease progression, in real world context. Presented by Michael Rebhan, Novartis at the DayOne Basel event in June 2020
From Selfies to Healthies – What's Next for Technology in Health & WellnessOgilvy Consulting
Today we generate huge amounts of data on the efficiency of everything from cars to jet engines, but hardly track our health with the widely available technology. As the future of health focuses more on preventive care, we must go beyond yoga and yoghurt to achieve and encourage healthier behaviors.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the latest Health and Wellness trends as well as the impact of social technology on caring for our health.
The Hive Think Tank: Unpacking AI for Healthcare The Hive
In this The Hive Think Tank talk, Ash Damle, CEO of Lumiata takes a deep dive into Lumiata’s core technological engine - the Lumiata Medical Graph, which applies graph-based machine learning to compute the complex relationships between health data in the same way that a physician would, and how this medical AI engine powers personalization and automation within risk and care management.
Cloud Computing and Innovations for Optimizing Life Sciences ResearchInterpretOmics
This document discusses how cloud computing and big data analytics can optimize life sciences research. It outlines some key benefits of cloud computing like scalability, flexibility, and pay-as-you-go models. The document also discusses challenges in healthcare big data like volume, velocity, variety and veracity of data. It provides examples of data analysis pipelines and tools for tasks like quality control, variant calling, clustering and enrichment analysis that can help researchers. Finally, it argues that cloud computing has the potential to address challenges and transform biology and healthcare research.
The document outlines the FDA's Digital Health Innovation Action Plan. It acknowledges that traditional FDA regulation is not well-suited for new types of digital health technologies. The plan aims to foster digital health innovation while protecting public health. Key points include issuing guidance on software medical devices, launching a precertification pilot program for digital health software oversight, and building expertise in FDA's digital health unit. The goal is to encourage innovation through regulatory improvement rather than impediment.
PYA Healthcare Thought Leader Explores Ten Technology “Game Changers”PYA, P.C.
PYA Principal Kent Bottles, MD, who is also Chief Medical Officer of PYA Analytics, was a recent guest speaker at Community Hospital 100, a gathering of community healthcare executives and visionaries. His presentation, “Ten Innovations That Will Change the Game for Community Hospitals,” outlined technological advances from “big data” to gamification, 3D biological printing to mobile medicine.
The document discusses the use of Fitbit devices in clinical trials. It notes that while Fitbit is not a medical device, it is widely used in medical research studies. The number of clinical trials using Fitbit has been increasing each year. Fitbit is used in trials both as an intervention to increase patients' activity levels, and to monitor activity levels of research participants. Examples of studies exploring if Fitbit can increase activity in obese children, post-surgery patients, and cancer patients are provided.
Edwina Rogers, executive director of Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, began her presentation by highlighting the movement to advance medical homes.
With the U.S. being the number one in the world for the cost of healthcare and ranked number 37 in the quality category, something needs to change. Rogers discussed the broad stakeholder support and participation for the movement, as well as the incredible volunteer involvement. The four ‘centers’ include: the Center to Promote Public-Payer Implementation, the Center for Multi-Stakeholder Demonstration, the Center for eHealth Information Adoption and Exchange and the Center for Health Benefit Redesign and Implementation. Medical Homes will provide superb access to care, patient engagament in care, clinical information systems, care coordination, team care, patient feedback and publically available information.
Edwards explained that the Obama administration believes the medical homes concept is the best way to approach healthcare reform. The U.S. House of Representatives has showed great support for the movement and is helping develop and allocate funds for a five-year pilot program. She expressed her enthusiasm for the movement and her prediction that the medical home model is certainly the future of health care.
A complete version of Rogers’ presentation on the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative is available online.
The document discusses the progression of Health 2.0 from user-generated health care to partnerships reforming health care delivery to data driving decisions and discovery. It outlines the stages of Health 2.0 and how data from individuals, populations, and references is integrated through a data utility layer to power unplatforms and composite applications that inform decisions and actions.
Rock Report: Smart Seating - Opportunities at the intersection of automotive ...Rock Health
This report explores existing and potential opportunities that can improve health by utilizing new advances in automotive technologies, including incorporation of biosensors. Purchase the report here: https://gumroad.com/l/YEXX
The document discusses trends in healthcare including user-generated healthcare, consumers connecting directly with providers, and partnerships to reform healthcare delivery. It focuses on four main topics: wellness 2.0 and prevention through exercise and food; making healthcare cheaper by focusing on high-cost patients, accountable care models, and paying for outcomes; connecting consumers to providers; and the evolution of research through open data, real-time data capture, and crowdsourced information. Data is seen as driving decisions and discovery.
Digital health in diabetes: a global perspectiveYoon Sup Choi
The document discusses digital healthcare in diabetes from a global perspective. It begins with an introduction by Professor Yoon Sup Choi from Sungkyunkwan University who is the director of the Digital Healthcare Institute. It then discusses various topics related to digital healthcare for diabetes including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, wearable devices, mobile health applications, use of artificial intelligence, and integration of data sources like CGM data, smartphones, and electronic health records (EHRs). Examples of several digital health companies and technologies are provided.
At Modern Health Talk, we see the future of mHealth as less about Mobile health and more about MODERN healthcare that includes all sorts of solutions for addressing demographic shift of retiring baby boomers and the resulting doctor shortage.
These solutions include mobile technologies (smartphones & tablets) and big broadband support of high-def video calls with medical imaging, as well as new delivery options such as retail clinics and insurance-funded home care (and home modifications), remote sensor monitoring, healthcare robots, Watson-like cloud services, new laws & regulations, support of family caregivers, and more.
Augmented Personalized Health: using AI techniques on semantically integrated...Amit Sheth
Keynote @ 2018 AAAI Joint Workshop on Health Intelligence (W3PHIAI 2018), 2 February 2018, New Orleans, LA [Video: https://youtu.be/GujvoWRa0O8]
Related article: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8355891/
Abstract
Healthcare as we know it is in the process of going through a massive change - from episodic to continuous, from disease-focused to wellness and quality of life focused, from clinic centric to anywhere a patient is, from clinician controlled to patient empowered, and from being driven by limited data to 360-degree, multimodal personal-public-population physical-cyber-social big data-driven. While the ability to create and capture data is already here, the upcoming innovations will be in converting this big data into smart data through contextual and personalized processing such that patients and clinicians can make better decisions and take timely actions for augmented personalized health. In this talk, we will discuss how use of AI techniques on semantically integrated patient-generated health data (PGHD), environmental data, clinical data, and public social data is exploited to achieve a range of augmented health management strategies that include self-monitoring, self-appraisal, self-management, intervention, and Disease Progression Tracking and Prediction. We will review examples and outcomes from a number of applications, some involving patient evaluations, including asthma in children, bariatric surgery/obesity, mental health/depression, that are part of the Kno.e.sis kHealth personalized digital health initiative.
Background: Background: http://bit.ly/k-APH, http://bit.ly/kAsthma, http://j.mp/PARCtalk
Gartner ranked Dell the #1 worldwide IT services provider in healthcare in 2014. Dell sees global disruptions in healthcare delivery and continues to invest in strategies to address these rapid changes. They are actively enhancing development, implementation and adoption of novel technologies, services, and applications that will revolutionize information-driven care, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall cost savings worldwide. Dr. Nick is responsible for providing strategic insight and will discuss some Dell’s strategies to achieve an IT environment that is interconnected, efficient and patient-focused.
Rock Report: Fitness Technology for Athletes by @Rock_HealthRock Health
Swifter, higher, stronger: Fitness technology for athletes explores how apps and sensors are transforming athletic training and performance. It discusses trends like gamification, social connectivity, and health food apps. Case studies profile companies like Skimble, FlexxCoach, and Cardiio that are developing innovative sensor and software solutions. Experts in fields like sports medicine, coaching, and athletics provide insights on small changes, designing for athletes, and the future of digital health in sports. The report examines growth in the health and fitness app market and revenue models. It also covers trends in heart rate monitors, pedometers, displays, and video analysis tools that are helping athletes track and improve their performance.
Startups Step Up - how healthcare ai startups are taking action during covid-...Renee Yao
All around the world, people are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainties as a result of COVID-19. At NVIDIA Inception program, a virtual incubation startup program, which hosts 5000+ AI startups, we see an army of healthcare AI startups that have mobilized to address this global health crisis. This webinar will share real world examples on how each offering plays a critical role during this pandemic.
Live event: https://www.meetup.com/Women-in-Big-Data-Meetup/events/270191555/?action=rsvp&response=3.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWkKINi8u4o&feature=youtu.be
Cyrcadia Health - Health & Wearable Singapore 2015 - The Propell GroupJulien de Salaberry
This document discusses a wearable breast cancer screening device called Cyrcadia Health. It is a bra insert that uses sensor technology and connects to the internet to detect metabolic changes associated with breast cancer. The device aims to enable early detection of breast cancer through improved screening compared to mammography. It also seeks to reduce unnecessary biopsies by over 80% and create a large database for breast cancer research through data collection from users. The company plans limited validation trials of the device in late 2015 through hospitals in Singapore and India, with an Asia commercial launch targeted for early 2016.
Professor Yoon Sup Choi discusses digital health and the future of healthcare centered around changes in the pharmaceutical industry. He notes that three key steps in implementing digital medicine are: 1) measuring data through devices like smartphones, wearables, and genetic analysis; 2) collecting the data; and 3) gaining insights from the data using artificial intelligence. Choi also provides an overview of the digital health industry landscape and increasing investment in digital health startups from pharmaceutical companies and other investors.
Will healthcare be delivered by george jetson in the futureNick van Terheyden
The document discusses how technology will transform healthcare delivery in the future. It describes how data science, sensors, genomics, robotics, and digital connectivity will generate massive amounts of medical and personal health data. This data deluge will drive more personalized, predictive, and preventative forms of care that are delivered both in medical facilities and at home. However, it also notes the challenges of how healthcare providers and patients can effectively manage and utilize all of this new information.
Digital and technological advancements and how they have impacted health. From data, IoT & wearables, 3D printing, personalized medicine, all of these trends can be levers to help with demographic shifts, increased access to healthcare and rising costs.
Value-based Healthcare - Towards a systems approach in chronic diseasesnDayOne
Role of patient journey in science, predictive modeling and high-risk patients in early stages of disease progression, in real world context. Presented by Michael Rebhan, Novartis at the DayOne Basel event in June 2020
From Selfies to Healthies – What's Next for Technology in Health & WellnessOgilvy Consulting
Today we generate huge amounts of data on the efficiency of everything from cars to jet engines, but hardly track our health with the widely available technology. As the future of health focuses more on preventive care, we must go beyond yoga and yoghurt to achieve and encourage healthier behaviors.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the latest Health and Wellness trends as well as the impact of social technology on caring for our health.
The Hive Think Tank: Unpacking AI for Healthcare The Hive
In this The Hive Think Tank talk, Ash Damle, CEO of Lumiata takes a deep dive into Lumiata’s core technological engine - the Lumiata Medical Graph, which applies graph-based machine learning to compute the complex relationships between health data in the same way that a physician would, and how this medical AI engine powers personalization and automation within risk and care management.
Cloud Computing and Innovations for Optimizing Life Sciences ResearchInterpretOmics
This document discusses how cloud computing and big data analytics can optimize life sciences research. It outlines some key benefits of cloud computing like scalability, flexibility, and pay-as-you-go models. The document also discusses challenges in healthcare big data like volume, velocity, variety and veracity of data. It provides examples of data analysis pipelines and tools for tasks like quality control, variant calling, clustering and enrichment analysis that can help researchers. Finally, it argues that cloud computing has the potential to address challenges and transform biology and healthcare research.
The document outlines the FDA's Digital Health Innovation Action Plan. It acknowledges that traditional FDA regulation is not well-suited for new types of digital health technologies. The plan aims to foster digital health innovation while protecting public health. Key points include issuing guidance on software medical devices, launching a precertification pilot program for digital health software oversight, and building expertise in FDA's digital health unit. The goal is to encourage innovation through regulatory improvement rather than impediment.
PYA Healthcare Thought Leader Explores Ten Technology “Game Changers”PYA, P.C.
PYA Principal Kent Bottles, MD, who is also Chief Medical Officer of PYA Analytics, was a recent guest speaker at Community Hospital 100, a gathering of community healthcare executives and visionaries. His presentation, “Ten Innovations That Will Change the Game for Community Hospitals,” outlined technological advances from “big data” to gamification, 3D biological printing to mobile medicine.
The document discusses the use of Fitbit devices in clinical trials. It notes that while Fitbit is not a medical device, it is widely used in medical research studies. The number of clinical trials using Fitbit has been increasing each year. Fitbit is used in trials both as an intervention to increase patients' activity levels, and to monitor activity levels of research participants. Examples of studies exploring if Fitbit can increase activity in obese children, post-surgery patients, and cancer patients are provided.
Edwina Rogers, executive director of Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, began her presentation by highlighting the movement to advance medical homes.
With the U.S. being the number one in the world for the cost of healthcare and ranked number 37 in the quality category, something needs to change. Rogers discussed the broad stakeholder support and participation for the movement, as well as the incredible volunteer involvement. The four ‘centers’ include: the Center to Promote Public-Payer Implementation, the Center for Multi-Stakeholder Demonstration, the Center for eHealth Information Adoption and Exchange and the Center for Health Benefit Redesign and Implementation. Medical Homes will provide superb access to care, patient engagament in care, clinical information systems, care coordination, team care, patient feedback and publically available information.
Edwards explained that the Obama administration believes the medical homes concept is the best way to approach healthcare reform. The U.S. House of Representatives has showed great support for the movement and is helping develop and allocate funds for a five-year pilot program. She expressed her enthusiasm for the movement and her prediction that the medical home model is certainly the future of health care.
A complete version of Rogers’ presentation on the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative is available online.
The document discusses the progression of Health 2.0 from user-generated health care to partnerships reforming health care delivery to data driving decisions and discovery. It outlines the stages of Health 2.0 and how data from individuals, populations, and references is integrated through a data utility layer to power unplatforms and composite applications that inform decisions and actions.
- The document discusses the rise of participatory health and Health 2.0, where patients are more actively engaged in managing their own health through online tools and communities.
- Key aspects of Health 2.0 include personalized search/information, online communities for support/knowledge sharing, and new tools that unlock health data and enable transactions.
- Participatory health involves patients partnering with providers to reform healthcare delivery through continuous involvement in care, supported by online/mobile resources.
Health 2.0 refers to the application of Web 2.0 technologies and principles to healthcare, including personalized search tools, online health communities that share information, and new interfaces and analytics that unlock health data. The document outlines the current state of Health 2.0 with search, communities and tools, and predicts future directions such as better integration of these areas and new "unplatforms" that bring together applications and data across different services. The goal is more engaged patients and improved healthcare through leveraging collective knowledge and data.
Medicine of the Future—The Transformation from Reactive to Proactive (P4) Med...Ryan Squire
Medicine of the Future—The Transformation from Reactive to Proactive (P4) Medicine as presented at the Ohio State University Medical Center Personalized Health Care National Conference.
Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, is the president and founder of the Institute of Systems Biology. Dr. Hood is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Medicine and the National Academy of Engineering. His professional career began at Caltech where he and his colleagues pioneered four instruments — the DNA gene sequencer and synthesizer and the protein synthesizer and sequencer — which comprise the technological foundation for contemporary molecular biology. In particular, the DNA sequencer played a crucial role in contributing to the successful mapping of the human genome during the 1990s.
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This document discusses the opportunity for transformation in healthcare through a P4 (Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory) approach. It notes that the current healthcare system spends most of its resources on treating preventable chronic diseases. It proposes using complex systems approaches and personalized medicine to shift focus toward prevention, wellness, and patient engagement. The document outlines pilot projects at Ohio State applying a P4 approach to wellness and care coordination for chronic conditions.
Matthew Holt analyzed several forecasts and scenarios related to health care spending and insurance coverage in the United States. His analysis showed that forecasts from 2010 underestimated the number of uninsured Americans and overestimated per capita health care spending. Reform after 2010 led to fewer uninsured Americans but health care spending as a share of GDP remained higher than predicted. Without reform, more Americans would be uninsured and health care costs would continue to rise rapidly.
web2.0:Beyond Open Source in Health Caretobyo_init
The document discusses the emergence and applications of Web 2.0 technologies in healthcare. It describes how Web 2.0 utilizes open-source platforms like Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP to allow users to control their own data through services rather than packaged software. Examples of Web 2.0 applications that could benefit healthcare include blogs, wikis, social networking, tagging, and media sharing sites for clinicians, patients and consumers.
This document discusses how healthcare organizations can leverage Web 2.0 technologies like social media, blogs and online communities. It provides examples of how these tools are being used for self-care management by patients, consumer-driven healthcare research, physician networking and recruitment. While return on investment is difficult to calculate, these technologies can help drive traffic, enhance reputation and empower employees if implemented as part of an overall online strategy.
Dr. Leroy Hood lectured to a group of Ohio State University College of Medicine students and faculty on May 13, 2010 in advance of an announcement of a partnership between the Ohio State University Medical Center and the Institute for Systems Biology. The partnership will be known as
Our central thesis has long been that COVID hasn’t dramatically changed the healthcare industry, rather it has dramatically accelerated different trends in the healthcare space that were already simmering before March 2020. Given the usually slow pace at which the healthcare market typically moves, COVID served as a shock to the system and an accelerator that created a window to drive meaningful change. In this whitepaper, we will examine several changes that were less obvious in the early days of the pandemic and assess their longevity as we (hopefully) move into a post-COVID world.
The Future Of Health 2014 www.psfk.com/future-of-health / #FutureOfHealth A Foreword PIERS FAWKES Founder & President, PSFK Labs labs.psfk.com Imagine a future where wearable technologies track key areas of your life to provide timely prompts about your health, and the data gathered can be uploaded securely to the cloud. Instead of going into the doctor’s office for a checkup, you would schedule a video consultation to discuss your recent readings. In instances when you need further care, your visits would be coordinated by medical records that flow seamlessly between key members of hospital staff and your care would be supported by relevant information that prepares you for what’s next. Your surgeon would be able to look at your results alongside the wider patient population or seek advice from specialists around the world to determine an optimal treatment plan; the effectiveness of which would determine their compensation. While the realities of the current model of healthcare tell a different story, we’re beginning to see exciting signs of change against daunting challenges. The World Economic Forum estimates that unless current trends reverse, five common ‘lifestyle’ diseases— cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease and mental health problems—will cost the world $47 trillion in treatments and lost wages. Add that figure to a system that could see a shortage of 90,000 doctors in the US alone by the end of the decade, and the picture becomes bleak. Rather than view these as insurmountable obstacles, we choose to see a landscape full of opportunity. Despite a slow regulatory process a host of new mobile and social tools, sensor technologies and devices are being developed for an industry in need of change. These innovations are poised to improve health lifestyle choices and change the way care is delivered. We’re excited to share this patient-centered vision in our latest report.
This is our Business Plan for the next year; 2017-18.
In health, as in other sectors, innovation and adoption at scale is increasingly driven by interdisciplinary research, synergies between industries, and a step-change in end-user (citizen, consumer, patient) engagement in the process. Seeing the wood from the trees, making connections, spotting opportunities, and understanding how to get traction requires a breadth of perspective and strong roots into, and across, that landscape.
Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) connect horizontally across research, industries, commissioners, providers and users; and network vertically between policy formulation, system design, operational coal-face and end-user experience. That role takes us across all parts of the NHS, into industry, local government and other public agencies, into universities, charities, start-ups, and into funders. And up and down the system; from the role of the GP receptionist in improvement and innovation; to dialogue with policy makers and regulators about refining system design to support adoption and spread of innovation.
Networks which are open to, and embrace, the diverse perspectives of these stakeholders will, in turn, help the systems and members which they support be open to the adoption and spread of innovation.
That is what we, Wessex AHSN, aspire to. We hope you find this spirit reflected in our business plan.
Net Medical Xpress provides telemedicine services focused on connecting rural hospitals with specialists. This includes Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS) for viewing patient medical images remotely, as well as emergency telemedicine call centers. Net Medical has been providing these telemedicine services for eight years. The company aims to connect hundreds of hospitals and thousands of patients simultaneously to improve access to healthcare in rural communities.
This newsletter provides information about the upcoming Public Health Futures conference organized by Informing Healthier Choices. Trainees are invited to submit innovative public health work in the form of "killer slides" or health intelligence projects for presentation at the conference. The conference will feature keynote speakers and workshops on using public health tools and data. It aims to inform and inspire trainees, sharing the work of IHC and trainees' own initiatives. Details are provided on registration, submission guidelines, selection criteria, and networking opportunities around the conference.
Medical device companies are looking to emerging markets like India, China, Brazil and Russia for growth due to challenges in developed markets from the global financial crisis. The emerging markets offer major opportunities due to their growing economies, expanding middle class populations and increasing healthcare spending. However, to successfully launch devices in these markets, companies will need to understand the local market needs, create customized and affordable products for each market, develop new collaborative R&D networks to drive innovation, and partner with local players to better serve customers.
This document discusses strategies and tools for teaching nursing informatics in the Philippines. It begins by defining nursing informatics as integrating nursing, information management, and information technology to support health worldwide. It explains that nursing informatics should be taught because it provides a pathway for nursing science/practice and can enhance care through data analysis and information exchange. It outlines concepts and strategies for effective teaching, including using adult learning theory, making content relevant, and incorporating direct experiences, feedback, and diversity. Tools mentioned include various open-source software programs that could be used for data collection, mapping, communication and more.
This document describes a project called MyWikiCare that aimed to create a Web 2.0 platform to help move healthcare evidence into practice more quickly. The project received a $50,000 grant to concept test the site using a wiki platform. Outreach was conducted to invite members to publish work and 50 cardiovascular submissions were captured by June 2014, satisfying the grant goals. The site showed potential but requires more development to fully test the hypothesis that a social, Web 2.0 platform can improve knowledge exchange and help close the gap between evidence and practice.
This newsletter provides an overview of the RISTOMED project which aims to develop an e-service/platform to help elderly people achieve successful aging through a personalized dietary approach based on their health conditions. The project involves 8 partners across Europe, including research centers and SMEs specialized in aging and nutrition. The partners bring complementary expertise in areas like nutrition science, gut microbiota, malnutrition, and more. The goal is to study European eating habits and properties of three nutraceuticals to determine how they can benefit elderly health when added to specific diets.
Collaborated with the Mayo Clinic's Centre for Innovation on a team project to envision a 2035 future for specialized healthcare providers. Researched trends and drivers from a social, technological, economic, political, environment and values perspective and applied strategic foresight/futures methods to create possible future outcomes. Designed strategies to influence a positive future and mitigate against negative outcomes. The final report was used by the clinic as an innovation input for their multi-year strategic planning activities.
20 tendencias digitales en salud digital_ The Medical FuturistRichard Canabate
Resaltado de las tendencias que darán forma a la atención médica post COVID19.
No se trata de enumerar estas tendencias, sino de dar una valiosa visión de los factores de conducción detrás de ellas mientras que es muy específico. Se trata de mostrar cuáles son las áreas exactas que deben destacarse entre todas las áreas en el tema "IA en la atención médica", por ejemplo.
Addressing Social Isolation To Improve the Health of.pdfFULYAENAYAVCI
This rapid review evaluated interventions targeting social isolation and loneliness in older adults to improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization. Of the 16 included studies, physical activity interventions showed the most promise for improving health, though effects were inconsistent and short-term. Two physical activity interventions improved health outcomes, while two others improved loneliness but not health. Most other interventions lacked rigorous study designs and yielded unreliable results. Information on healthcare utilization was sparse and conflicting. While some interventions showed benefits, more high-quality research is needed due to limitations of existing studies.
Integrate RWE into clinical developmentIMSHealthRWES
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State of Digital Health Innovation 2016: Wave 1 Study ResultsEnspektos, LLC
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A new global study reveals that only five percent of health organizations excel at digital innovation. Read the report to learn why and what you can do about it.
mICF Workshop 3 June 2015 (Overview PowerPoint)Stefanus Snyman
This document provides an overview of a workshop for the mICF Collaborative taking place in Helsinki, Finland from 2-4 June 2015. The workshop aims to bring together partners working on developing a mobile application to collect patient data based on the International Classification of Functioning framework. The summary discusses the motivation and goals of the mICF project, which include facilitating integrated care through collecting patient-reported data using mobile technology. It outlines the work packages and objectives for developing content specifications, a minimum viable product, testing the application, and evaluating impact. The workshop aims to advance work on content development, technical implementation, research planning and dissemination activities.
WHO Foresight Approaches in Public Health.pdfWendy Schultz
Suggestions for expanding futures research and foresight capabilities in an organization, with an emphasis on broad participation by stakeholders; includes examples of multiple futures methods and linked processes.
HEC 2016 Panel: Putting User-Generated Data in Action: Improving Interpretabi...Pei-Yun Sabrina Hsueh
Chair/Moderator: Pei-Yun Sabrina HSUEH, PhD (IBM T.J. Watson Research Center)
Panelists: XinXin ZHU, Bian YANG, Ying-Kuen CHEUNG , Thomas WETTER, and Sanjoy DEY
a IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, USA
b Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
c Mailman School of Public health, Columbia University, USA
d, Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Washington, USA
e Department of Medical Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Germany
The rise of consumer health awareness and the recent advent of personal health management tools (including mobile and health wearable devices) have contributed to another shift transforming the healthcare landscape. Despite the rise of health consumers, the impact of user-generated health data remains to be validated. In fact, many applications are hinged on the interpretability issues of this sort of data. The aim of this panel is two-fold. First, this panel aims to review the key dimensions in the interpretability, spanning from quality and reliability to information security and trust management. Secondly, since similar issues and methodologies have been proposed in different application areas ranging from clinical decision support to behavioral interventions and clinical trials, the panelists will also discuss both the success stories and the areas that fall short. The opportunities and barriers identified can then serve as guidelines or action items individuals can bring to their organizations to further improve the interpretability of user-generated data.
Europe's Top 5 Effective Leaders in Healthcare Edition.pdfinsightscare
Insights Care’s team carried out its own research and found the ‘Europe's Top 5 Effective Leaders in Healthcare,’ and depicted their revolutionary tales
PSFK's Future of Retail 2020 Report - Summary PresentationPSFK
The document discusses emerging trends in retail that are shifting the industry towards a model of "personal utility", where retailers use advanced technology and data to provide highly personalized shopping experiences for customers by anticipating their needs, offering customized recommendations and product access, and building long-term loyalty through rewards programs. It outlines several strategies for delivering personal utility, including inspiring customers, meeting them wherever is convenient, providing optimal service, creating value through rewards, and gaining a deep understanding of customers through data. The future of retail is envisioned as focusing on fulfillment infrastructure and emotional fulfillment for customers through reimagined store formats like fulfillment campuses and connected grocery stores.
The Food Service Debrief by PSFK outlines the new trends and ideas developing that provide perfect delivery on personalized tastes. By looking at the innovation in fast casual and quick-service restaurants, executives from any industry can leverage technology to create a more convenient, dynamic customer experience. This original research report includes lessons and actionable insights to apply to their unique customers and business challenges. It is part of a series that focuses on retail innovation and customer experience to inspire our members.
For a copy of this report, please visit: psfk.com/food-service-debrief
PSFK’s Loyalty Debrief explores how brands and retailers are reimagining their loyalty programs as long-term investments in their most valuable customers. This report provides best-in-class examples and actionable insights that will assist brands as they look to create modern-day loyalty programs, build better relationships with their customers and drive growth.
For a copy of this report, please visit: psfk.com/loyalty-debrief
The Shopper Data Debrief by business intelligence service PSFK outlines how retailers can leverage new tools to capture shopper data in the physical store, creating a mutually beneficial value exchange that allows them to refine operations and offer a more personalized in-store experience. This report is part of a series of reports focusing on retail innovation and customer experience to inspire the members of our business intelligence services.
For a copy of this report, please visit: psfk.com/shopper-data-debrief
The Store Experience Design Debrief by PSFK outlines the major pillars that retailers will need to leverage to hone their store experience over the next decade and design physical stores to encourage visits, engage shoppers and complement the hybrid nature of retail today. This report is part of a series of reports focusing on retail innovation and customer experience to inspire the members of our business intelligence services.
For a copy of this report, please visit: psfk.com/store-design-debrief
The Occasion-Based Marketing Debrief provides a framework for brands and retailers to use relevant occasions and events to not only drive sales but also build long-term consumer engagement.
Download the report at: psfk.com/report/occasion-based-marketing-debrief
This document summarizes a report from PSFK on trends in the travel industry. It discusses how consumers now expect optimized experiences and personalized service at every touchpoint of their journey. Legacy brands are no longer seen as experts, while new, consumer-focused brands that provide seamless, curated experiences are gaining popularity. The report examines key strategies for companies to deliver on consumers' increasing demands for control, customized experiences, and support throughout all stages of travel from planning to post-trip.
The Digital Banking Playbook is a report by business intelligence platform PSFK in partnership with Microsoft that presents opportunities for driving financial institutions forward with an intelligent cloud. Three scenarios highlight how cloud-based solutions can help the industry minimize risk, ensure optimal service at scale and think differently about security, privacy and regulatory compliance.
Backed by expert insights and key analyses of global industry trends, the Digital Banking Playbook will guide financial institutions of all sizes as they aim to service a broader range of global clientele.
Download the free report at https://info.microsoft.com/DigitalBankingPlaybook-Registration.html
Download the free report here: psfk.com/report/AI-Retail-Playbook
PSFK’s AI Retail Playbook explores a new sea of change disrupting the retail industry—artificial intelligence. From cognitive computing to deep learning softwares, AI-powered infrastructures are driving meaningful and delightful shopping experiences like never before. Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the AI Retail Playbook will help retailers understand these technologies in context to contemporary consumer behavior and the multichannel retail landscape.
Download this guide at: psfk.com/ces-2018
PSFK’s CES Guide 2018 helps you distill this year’s over 4,000-exhibitor convention into a future-focused field guide, identifying the most important technology trends impacting consumers and businesses.
Leveling Up To The Next-Gen Consumer
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A must-have manual for brands to understand and engage with the next class of consumers, PSFK’s Forecast Z report decodes the shifting priorities, values and behaviors of Generation Z—a group defined by their ability to navigate fluidly between identities, communities, industries and the physical-digital divide. The report features trends-led research and an in-depth survey of 450 U.S. Gen Z and Millennials, as well as 8 strategies for brands, retailers and agencies looking to shift from a Millennial to Gen Z mindset by resetting established norms around business, art and advertising.
Featured in the 30+ page report:
–Actionable strategies for brands, retailers and agencies to adapt to the Gen Z mindset
–8 trends defining the consumer behaviors of the new generation
–In-depth survey results uncovering shifting generational attitudes
–Statistical insights from brands and decision-makers
Consumer 2020, developed as a partnership between PSFK and Cisco, provides a challenging but fresh perspective on consumer trends in the near future and offers key strategies and resources to help brands in the retail, hospitality, and sports & entertainment industries better connect with consumers in 2020 and beyond.
The Future of Manufacturing report, developed in partnership with Microsoft, presents multiple opportunities for manufacturers to integrate cutting-edge technologies to reinvent their supply chains—from raw materials acquisition to the store aisle.
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PSFK’s Impact Debrief explores how companies are moving beyond corporate social responsibility to embrace corporate social innovation. In this study, PSFK Labs spotlights emerging trends in the world of social good, offering insights into digital and organizational practices that will help any company elevate their impact and influence.
The 25+ page report includes:
-Fundamentals for creating corporate social innovation
-6 comprehensive trends driving good business
-24 best-in-class examples of companies elevating business impact through social good practices
-Actionable steps for adopting and elevating a company’s social and environmental goals
-Insights and statistical support from industry leaders
-Key takeaways for brands and organizations in retail, travel, health, technology and beyond
-Plus a 25+ page full presentation deck
If you are interested in seeing a presentation of this report or would like to understand how PSFK can help your team ideate new possibilities for your brand, contact us at sales@psfk.com
Issue date: March 2016
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The Future of Automotive, created in partnership with Microsoft, presents various opportunities for driving business forward in a mobile-first world. The future state of the automotive industry is brought to life through five forward-looking scenarios to highlight how social consumer attitudes, connectivity and automation are shaping the potential of personal and flexible mobility. Insights learned can help manufacturers, OEMs and dealers understand how cloud-based solutions can transform their businesses in order to drive new levels of service throughout the entire value chain.
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www.psfk.com/report/future-of-work-2016/
The PSFK Future of Work Report deep dives into the talent and development landscape to identify the conditions and qualities that cultivate tomorrow’s leaders in the workplace. In return for investing in greater opportunity and education, employers will reap the rewards of increased efficiency, engagement and entrepreneurship—reducing mistrust, stress and ultimately turnover across teams.
Additionally, PSFK has developed six workplace visions that were inspired by 10 strategies to develop a new era of internal leadership. These boundary-pushing product and workplace concepts reimagine how teams can onboard employees, expand the office, and prevent miscommunication.
Science fiction’s ‘future technologies’—personal robots, intelligent machines and virtual environments—are rapidly evolving from concepts into mainstream consumer products. From January 5-9, 2016, CES brings together the world’s leading innovators, content providers and startups to discuss how these emerging products and ideas are redefining the technology industry.
PSFK’s CES Guide distills the 3,600-exhibitor conference into a future-focused field guide, identifying today’s manifesting trends that will shape tomorrow's creative technology solutions. With ideal day schedules, industry-aligned cheat sheets and a comprehensive trend analysis, PSFK can help attendees find inspiration at CES to create the next vision of the future.
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Built on a robust study of trends and patterns in the market, the 6th edition of PSFK Labs’ Future of Retail report offers a directional playbook for brands and retailers – defining 10 pillars to build a modern and engaging shopper experience strategy and go beyond expectations to create an enhanced shopper experience and therefore, build value, drive sales, and boost loyalty.
Featured within the 80+ page report, readers can find:
- 10 actions every retailer can adapt to redefine the shopper experience
- 20 key trends driving change in the marketplace
- Future service concepts for top brands
- Perspectives from leading retail experts across the globe
If you are interested in seeing a presentation of this report or would like to understand how PSFK can help your team ideate new possibilities for your brand, contact us at sales@psfk.com
Vol. 6 | Published November 2015
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PSFK Presents the Future of Digital Safety & SecurityPSFK
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As the importance of digital life grows, so too does the risk of having personal data breached, mismanaged or stolen. This is particularly important in the payments space, where forward thinking companies are developing new ways to protect the safety, security, and privacy of their consumers, and offering greater controls and transparency around personal information to foster trust in both the digital and physical world.
The Future of Digital Safety and Security is a guidebook created by PSFK Labs in partnership with MasterCard in an effort to explore the key issues consumers are facing in the world of digital safety and security. The goal is to give consumers a look at important developing trends in this space, and to provide actionable ideas people can take to stay one step ahead of the curve.
Featured within the 40+ page report, readers can find:
- 9 ways companies are making digital life more secure
- 8 core needs for the modern consumer
- Unique user scenarios built around the newest trends
- Perspectives from leading security experts across the globe
If you are interested in seeing a presentation of this report or would like to understand how PSFK can help your team ideate new possibilities for your brand, contact us at sales@psfk.com
Ver. 1 | Published October 2015
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PSFK Labs partnered with Architizer to launch Building Tomorrow: Trends Driving the Future of Design. This report provides an overview of future trends in architecture, as well as the societal forces moving them forward drawn from an analysis of Architizer’s global library of innovative designs and PSFK’s expertise in industries like travel, retail, and home living.
It is important to note, this report is not necessarily a study in architecture: it is a guide for any creative professional who is building today – whether that in the physical, media or digital landscape. The themes highlighted within Building Tomorrow can be used to inspire the cities of tomorrow, but the trends can be leveraged to build the next generation of products, services and experiences.
The report includes:
- 3 global drivers impacting design
- 9 Key Trends building tomorrow
- Implications for Retail, Product, and Digital Experience
- Perspectives from industry experts
- 4 Pillars for Creating Experiences
If you are interested in seeing a presentation of this report or would like to understand how PSFK can help your team ideate new possibilities for your brand, contact us at sales@psfk.com
Ver. 2 | Published September 2015
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Our backs are like superheroes, holding us up and helping us move around. But sometimes, even superheroes can get hurt. That’s where slip discs come in.
Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai, is a premier healthcare institution that has been serving the community with exceptional medical care since its establishment. As a part of the renowned Hiranandani Group, the hospital is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services across a wide range of specialties, including kidney transplantation. With its state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical technology, and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, Hiranandani Hospital has earned a reputation as a trusted name in the healthcare industry. The hospital's patient-centric approach, coupled with its focus on innovation and excellence, ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care in a compassionate and supportive environment.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
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the most evident of which is mobile technology as a catalyst for change. the found on the web is being made available to populations around the world who
mobile phone and connected tablet computer are allowing for the distribution of previously lacked access. the connectivity that is enabling the sharing of health
a broad range of medical and support services. this is especially important in information is also powering the growth of social networks focused on health
countries with little or no healthcare infrastructure and areas in which there are and medical care. these networks are allowing professionals, health workers and
few trained healthcare professionals. these technologies also allow trained individuals to connect and share knowledge quickly.
professionals to perform quality control remotely.
PSFK’s Future of Health Report details 15 trends that will impact health and
amongst the many significant developments is a shift towards one-on-one, in- wellness around the world. Simple advances such as off-the-grid energy and the
field diagnostics and monitoring. Services that were once only available at a introduction of gaming into healthcare service offerings sit alongside more
doctor’s office or hospital are now available on-demand through low-tech, future-forward developments such as bio-medical printing. It is our hope that this
affordable solutions. personal systems allow for ‘good enough’ diagnostics that report will inspire your thinking and lead to services, applications and
would have been difficult, expensive and timely to attain previously. Using a basic technologies which will allow for more available, quality healthcare.
phone with adapted software, a health worker can test for myriad symptoms -
even cancer. this information can be relayed to a central medical care center
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understand, manage and receive responses. the solutions put forth researchers gathered several hundred pieces www.psfk.com
care whether that’s at home, in by these innovators, are not meant of data that provided both literal and lateral
hospitals and clinics or in doctors’ inspiration within the areas of personal health CONTACT FOR mORE
to anticipate every challenge faced
and healthcare.
offices. the trends identified within in the field, but rather are meant to iNFORmATiON
this document and the examples inspire new thinking in likeminds in at the end of the research period, pSFK’s piers Fawkes - project Lead
team conducted pattern recognition to piers.fawkes@psfk.com
used to bring them to life are companies, organizations, university identify trends, the strongest of which are
inspired by innovation taking place researchers and governments. featured in this report, along with supporting Jeff Weiner - Business Development
around the globe. examples and analysis. jeff.weiner@psfk.com
For copies of this report visit:
www.psfk.com/future-of-health
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FUTURE OF HEALTH TABLE OF CONTENTS
Co n s u lti n g
iNTROdUCTiON 2
CORE THEmES 5
CHALLENGES & imPLiCATiONS 6
KEy TRENdS
1. sms consultation 7
2. distance learning 15
3. temporary communities 23
4. handheld hospital 31
5. tracking matters 37
6. remote diagnostics 47
7. diy check up 55
8. picturing our health 63
9. wellness tracking 71
10. gaming for health 79
11. offline web 87
12. mobile distributed wealth 95
13. off the grid energy 103
14. hacking healthcare 111
15. bio-medical printing 119
CONCEPTS FOR HEALTH 127
ABOUT 207
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each of the trends identified in this report falls within one of four core themes identified by the innovation team at UNICeF, and is defined by
relationships between actors, aggregators, and interactions. the images below visualize how each trend is characterized by these relationships:
COMMUNICATION FEEDBACK LOOP TOOLS
Temporary Communities Personal Tracking Handheld Hospital
Remote Diagnostics Gaming for Health DIY Check Up
Offline Web Mobile Distributed Wealth Picturing Our Health
GLOBAL NETWORKS Hacking Healthcare Bio-Medical Printing
Distance Learning
SMS Consultation Energy Off the Grid
Tracking Matters
HEALTH LAYMAN/PATIENT COMMUNITY SOCIAL “THE CLOUD” (REMOTE TO INFO AND/OR
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK DIGITAL DATABASE) LOOP
ACTORS AGGREGATORS INTERACTIONS
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How will the trends identified in this report impact health for the many? the Innovation team at UNICeF identified ten critical challenges their local
teams face in the field, and in the table below we describe how change reported in this document is helping to overcome them.
CHallenge: laCK oF aCCeSS to Relevant and aCtIonable CHallenge: dIFFICulty In exeCutIng dIStanCe tRaInIng
InFoRmatIon
Access By Anyone Remote guidance
information and health services are now more easily utilized by people without access treatment of patients by non-experts can now be augmented with professional doctor
to an internet connection or costly hardware. guidance in emergency situations.
CHallenge: lImIted abIlIty to ContaCt PHySICIanS and HealtH CHallenge: lImIted avaIlabIlIty oF doSage InFoRmatIon FoR
woRKeRS wHen neCeSSaRy CeRtaIn age gRouPS
Anywhere Diagnosis Virtual Medical Records
temporary, ad-hoc hospitals can be set up for doctors to monitor larger groups of patients can carry their personal medical record easily, allowing access to medical
people who get too sick to travel to hospitals. history at any hospital or health clinic.
CHallenge: laCK oF ConneCtIon/CommunICatIon between CHallenge: dIFFICulty wItH IdentIFICatIon oF CommunIty HealtH
CommunIty HealtH woRKeRS woRKeRS
Community information officers Phone As iD
messengers have influential roles within their immediate communities, serving as a financial services are addressing security and identity concerns on mobile devices,
contact point and service provider. making it possible for health services to use the mobile number as a means of id.
CHallenge: ImPoRtant need to ContInue buIldIng tRuSt and CHallenge: lImIted metHodS FoR SCHedulIng vISItS and CHeCK-uP
ReSPeCt wItHIn CommunItIeS RemIndeRS FoR PatIentS
Empower local leaders Frequent Check-ups, Early Detection
helping citizens create their own message boards around relevant topics can provide a mobile devices can be used to monitor healthy patients and larger populations,
forum for discussing local issues. therefore reducing the amount of visits for patients.
CHallenge: IdentIFyIng needS In dIFFeRent PaRtS oF tHe woRld CHallenge: dIFFICultIeS In RegISteRIng new bIRtHS
and adaPtIng tHe uSe oF PRogRamS/teCHnologIeS aCCoRdIngly
shared insights targeted updates
crowdsourcing data can allow multiple groups of people (universities, medical triggered events, such as purchasing habits of new parents, can send out alerts to
institutions, etc.) to analyze it and react to findings or changes. appropriate personnel.
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SummaRy
Increased access to mobile phones with even
basic capabilities has led to the development
of SMS services that connect users, allowing
for the exchange of vital information and
expert opinions in near real-time. this simple
format provides a trusted resource for asking
time-sensitive questions, while providing an
anonymous forum for gaining insights on
potentially sensitive subjects.
ImPlICatIonS
• trusted and Reliable sERViCE MonitoRs thE hEAlth stAtus oF hEAlthCARE PRoFEssionAls CollABoRAtE soCiAl nEtWoRking FRoM Any PhonE
SMS systems can build trust and CoMMunitiEs thRough tExt
encourage repeat usage by providing
timely responses to questions and
submissions.
• bite-Size Info
Concise information is easy to remember
and spread, while also serving as efficient
use of user time and battery on mobile
devices.
• low tech
SMS negates the need for more advanced
smartphones and cellular infrastructure in
developing countries.
• maintains Privacy
Services can provide users with the option
to maintain anonymity and privacy when EntiRE WoRlD As DisPlAy
tExting tEEns gEt REliABlE hEAlth instAnt tWo-WAy gRouP MEssAging
in-APP PuRChAsing FoR AugMEntED iDEntiFying FAkE MEDiCinEs ViA MoBilE
EDuCAtion REAlity ContEnt PhonE
asking sensitive information.
The widespread use of mobile phones now connects “The questions asked are really very simple,
the world like never before. How can new services but the answers are very vital things for
leverage this unprecedented access to deliver people to know. SMS allows of-the-moment
relevant information in a timely manner to those who type questions and answers.”
need it? Katie Malbon, M.D.
SMS Healthcare Expert
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
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SERviCE mONiTORS THE HEALTH STATUS OF
COmmUNiTiES SmS
ChildCount+ is a mobile health platform developed by the Millennium Villages
project aimed at empowering communities to improve child survival and
maternal health. Built on top of the open source platform rapidSMS, the
CONSULTATiON
service uses SMS text messages to facilitate and coordinate the activities of
community based healthcare providers, allowing them to register patients
and report their health status to a central web dashboard that provides a real-
time view of the health of a community.
http://www.childcount.org
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HEALTHCARE PROFESSiONALS COLLABORATE
THROUGH TExT SmS
San Francisco-based truth on Call has gathered a panel of physicians to
answer questions through text messages. Geared towards a professional
audience of media, government, pharmaceutical executives, and doctors, the
CONSULTATiON
service encourages critical communication between healthcare providers
during situations that warrant collaboration.
http://www.truthoncall.com
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SOCiAL NETwORKiNG FROm ANy PHONE
Finnish company Sibesonke, a spin-off from Nokia Siemens Networks, has SmS
built a social networking service that is available on even the simplest phones.
It gives people access to chat, classifieds and other information. the service
works using SMS and the USSD text-based browsing protocol, both of which
CONSULTATiON
are part of the GSM technical standard, meaning there is no need to upgrade
a phone or establish an Internet data connection.
http://www.sibesonke.com
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TExTiNG TEENS GET RELiABLE HEALTH
EdUCATiON SmS
Mount Sinai adolescent Health Center has partnered with a mobile marketing
company to develop the ‘text in the City’ program to encourage a closer
relationship with its clinic population. this initiative provides a free and
CONSULTATiON
reliable health education platform for teenagers through their primary
means of communication, texting. the service offers a questions and answer
function, birth control reminders and weekly “healthbytes.”
http://textinthecity.posterous.com
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iNSTANT TwO-wAy GROUP mESSAGiNG
FrontlineSMS is a free, open source software that enables instantaneous SmS
two-way communication on a large scale by turning a computer and a mobile
phone or modem into a group messaging hub in any location that has a
mobile signal. With the platform, users can send messages to wide groups
CONSULTATiON
of people and collect responses to questions or surveys via SMS, as well as
manage contacts and export data to spreadsheets.
http://www.frontlinesms.com
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idENTiFyiNG FAKE mEdiCiNES viA mOBiLE
PHONE SmS
the mpedigree system is attempting to establish an electronic library of
medicine being distributed in developing countries. By creating a large
resource of drug classifications that label drugs as illegitimate or genuine and
CONSULTATiON
making it available on a basic mobile platform, users from anywhere can be
assured that they are purchasing or using safe medicine.
http://mpedigree.net
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Co n s u lti n g
suMMARy
the development of faster mobile networks
and improved device technology is allowing
for an unprecedented level of quality content
to be streamed to and viewed on consumer
handheld devices. this is enabling access
to the web’s entire library of video tutorials
and how-to programs, and can lead to the
creation of virtual classrooms that can
happen anywhere. this will evolve to include
live person-to-person video chats on mobile
phones, allowing for a level of real-time
interactivity that will bring new opportunities
mOBiLE vidEO ASSiSTS HOmE viSiTS ConnECting DistAnt hosPitAls to mOBiLE APP HELPS dOCTORS ExPLAiN
to how and where people learn.
iMPRoVE tREAtMEnt CONdiTiONS
ImPlICatIonS
• anywhere, anytime Classroom
Citizens can learn proper care techniques
in home, rather than travel outside, for up-
to-date medical information
• Reusable learnings
Multiple people can receive training and
learning from one information source.
• Remote guidance
treatment can be augmented with
guidance from a highly trained medical
professional in emergency situations.
• Improved training
training can be made faster, cheaper and WEB ViDEo tutoRiAls lEARn AnytiME on youtuBE VisuAl sElF-hElP gRouPs
more efficient by using virtual classrooms
to teach courses remotely.
“Mobile devices make the jobs of remote
Numerous attempts are being made to change the health workers easier. And when these end
traditional top-down model of education. How can users have their needs addressed, they don’t
new developments in internet and communications require much training and then they suggest
technology, increase the reach of these new teaching more types of services that could help them.”
methods and make them readily accessible to all
populations? Merrick Schaefer
Remote Communications Expert
Project Mwana
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mOBiLE vidEO ASSiSTS HOmE viSiTS
two projects are leveraging the power of mobile video to supplement work diSTANCE
in the homes of developing countries. First Days is a project by the Berkeley
Institute of Design that gives healthcare workers in India short videos related
to maternal health to show to their clients and help guide consultation. In
LEARNiNG
tanzania, healthcare volunteers are being aided with mobile video tutorials
during home visits by a collaboration of D-tree International and BraC
tanzania.
http://bid.berkeley.edu
http://www.d-tree.org
http://www.brac.net
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CONNECTiNG diSTANT HOSPiTALS TO imPROvE
TREATmENT diSTANCE
In late 2009, hospitals in Sierra Leone launched a satellite link-up to connect
doctors in the country to doctors in India where there is better equipment for
data analysis. this facilitates real-time consultations between doctors in the
LEARNiNG
field and specialists in hospitals.
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mOBiLE APP HELPS dOCTORS ExPLAiN
CONdiTiONS diSTANCE
the Blausen Human atlas is an app for the iphone and ipad that contains a
library of 150 interactive 3D animations, 1200 images and over 1,500 medical
terms to help explain human anatomy, common medical conditions and
LEARNiNG
treatments. the app was designed to improve communication between
doctors and patients by providing a visual method for understanding
complicated diagnoses and procedures. Human atlas can also be a useful
tool which can be shown to patients to help explain conditions out in the
field.
http://blausen.com/iphone
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wEB vidEO TUTORiALS
altus Learning Systems recently launched vSearch Mobile, a cloud-based diSTANCE
service that allows users to search and access audio and video content
from internet connected devices including the ipad, iphone, BlackBerry
and android handsets. the service enables an organization to create a
LEARNiNG
repository of searchable cloud-based content, delivering knowledge to large,
geographically-dispersed audiences.
http://www.altuscorp.com
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LEARN ANyTHiNG ANyTimE ON yOUTUBE
the Khan academy is a non-profit dedicated to the idea of democratizing diSTANCE
education by making quality tools available to everyone in the world. to that
end, the organization has created over 1400 videos accessible on Youtube
that cover a breadth of topics from basic arithmetic and science to more
LEARNiNG
complex subjects such as business finance and medicine. over 70,000
students visit the site every month and 35,000 videos are watched every day.
other organizations have also begun distributing copies of Khan’s videos on
offline servers to rural areas in asia, Latin america and africa.
http://www.khanacademy.org
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viRTUAL SELF-HELP GROUPS
patientsLikeMe is a collective website that allows people with life- diSTANCE
changing conditions to connect with one another. It provides a platform
that helps people who have certain diseases to share their experiences
and teach coping strategies to those who have been recently diagnosed.
LEARNiNG
By taking away geographic boundaries, users can learn first hand about
how to deal with sicknesses that those in their immediate vicinity might
not have experience with.
http://www.patientslikeme.com
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Co n s u lti n g
suMMARy
Better networking tools are enabling people
to assemble quickly around one or more
shared connections such as location, interest
or affiliation. these gatherings can occur
anywhere and are often centered around
accomplishing a common goal. these
systems create hyper-relevant networks that
communicate ideas and distribute information
across groups.
iMPliCAtions
• Faster Formation sERViCE kEEPs PEoPlE ConnECtED in A MoBilE PhonE nEighBoRhooD MEssAgE instAnt hyPERloCAl shARing
Groups of people can be quickly brought CRisis BoARD
together for training, vaccination and
emergency relief.
• decentralized broadcast
Citizens can gain information without
having to go through potentially
unreliable information channels.
• task-Based Messaging
local teams can quickly distribute tasks
among geographically diverse people.
• Relevant Messaging
allowing users to create their own
message boards around relevant topics
can provide a forum for community issues.
WEB PlAtFoRM PRoViDEs A WAy FoR ViRtuAl AssistAnt tuRns ChECk-ins into ChAt tool AlloWs gRouP ConVERsAtion
PEoPlE to oRgAnizE sPontAnEously MEEtuPs oVER tExt MEssAging
“Imagine hundreds of rescue workers, NGOs
We’ve seen what groups of dedicated individuals and doctors as in Haiti, all passing around
can accomplish when they’ve formed traditional data. That gives unparalleled up-to-date
communities around common goals. Can the addition information of where people are, plus details
of mobile technology increase their efficiency and such as movement patterns. It could help
relevancy? faster relief, epidemic prevention and more.”
Ulrik Hogrebe
Communications Design Expert
ASHA Project
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SERviCE KEEPS PEOPLE CONNECTEd iN A
CRiSiS TEmPORARy
InSteDD has developed GeoChat, a service for coordinating the efforts of
different relief organizations on the ground to help ensure an organized,
rapid response following a crisis. the platform is a flexible open source group
COmmUNiTiES
communications technology that lets team members interact to maintain
shared geospatial awareness of who is doing what where -- over any device,
on any platform, over any network, using SMS, email or web browser.
http://instedd.org/geochat
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mOBiLE PHONE NEiGHBORHOOd mESSAGE
BOARd MoBilE PhonE nEighBoRhooD MEssAgE BoARD TEmPORARy
BlockChalk is an application for the iphone that allows people to leave behind
virtual messages and see what other people are saying in the immediate
vicinity. It acts as a localized digital bulletin-board where users in its proximity
COmmUNiTiES
can ask or answer questions and share useful information about the
neighborhood.
http://blockchalk.com
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iNSTANT HyPERLOCAL SHARiNG
Nokia Instant Community is a technology in development that can create TEmPORARy
communities on mobile devices within close range of each other. Without
the need for an internet connection, it relies on an ad-hoc wifi to establish
and exchange information with others. through the service, users can instant
COmmUNiTiES
message with people nearby, as well as share pictures, songs, contact info
and other types of content.
http://www.research.nokia.com
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wEB PLATFORm PROvidES A wAy FOR PEOPLE
TO ORGANizE SPONTANEOUSLy TEmPORARy
Meetup is a web-based platform that provides social groups the ability to
announce, organize and meet in the real world. their “everywhere” service
helps followers of companies and organizations to know about each other so
COmmUNiTiES
that they can communicate and even meet up.
http://www.meetup.com/everywhere
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viRTUAL ASSiSTANT TURNS CHECK-iNS iNTO
mEETUPS TEmPORARy
MeetGatsby uses location-based data from Foursquare to match nearby
strangers who may be interested in meeting. Users participate by linking their
Foursquare account to the Gatsby service, identifying interests that they may
COmmUNiTiES
share with others. Upon check-in, Gatsby sends a text to notify users when a
match is nearby, allowing for a text conversation to be held instantly.
http://meetgatsby.com
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CHAT TOOL ALLOwS GROUP CONvERSATiON
OvER TExT mESSAGiNG TEmPORARy
US-based onebluebrick has created Fast Society, a tool that lets users create
a message board-like forum just with text messaging. When a user sends out
a text through the service, it creates a group chat that lets multiple people
COmmUNiTiES
read and respond to the thread through text messaging. Users start an event
with a text, then when it’s over can review the event on its own web page.
the service also allows groups to easily coordinate conference calls. this
allows easy, short communications among groups without the need for an
internet connection.
http://www.fastsociety.com
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Mobile applications, peripherals and add-
ons are becoming sophisticated enough to
perform tasks comparable to their hospital
equivalents, at price points that are more
accessible for members of emerging
economies. although they often offer only
basic functionality, these devices approximate
vital diagnosis protocols closely enough
to provide people in remote areas with
immediate diagnosis.
iMPliCAtions loW-Cost MoBilE PhonE EyE tEst lEns-lEss DigitAl MiCRosCoPE Plugs into PoRtABlE MiCRosCoPE DEliVERs
• Provide good enough analysis MoBilE PhonEs stREAMing ViDEo to MoBilE DEViCEs
patients in remote areas can receive basic
diagnosis without having to travel to
health clinics.
• mobile Phone as tool
Services can be built that augment the
capabilities of basic phones enabling
them to provide mobile care.
• anywhere diagnosis
temporary, ad-hoc hospitals can be set
up for doctors to monitor larger groups
of people who don’t have easy access to
medical facilities.
• Frequent Check-ups, early detection
Mobile devices can be used to monitor
healthy patients and larger populations oFF-thE-shElF DigitAl CAMERA sEEs Plug-in tEChnology FoR MoBilE PhonEs hAnDhElD DEViCE FoR CAPtuRing
identifying and preventing pandemics by CAnCER in REAl tiME DiAgnosEs PnEuMoniA BioMEtRiCs in thE FiElD
treating people before disease spreads.
The notion of ‘good enough’ technology has proven “What people don’t realize is how much we
to be successful when applied to the basic needs can already do using existing technologies and
of consumers in the marketplace. What if this same mobile devices. The challenge is making these
idea was established in the healthcare industry? technologies understandable, usable and
relevant in people’s lives.”
Richard Fine
Health Product Innovator
Help Remedies
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LOw-COST mOBiLE PHONE EyE TEST
the Near-eye tool for refractive assessment (Netra) project from the MIt HANdHELd
Media Lab provides eyesight tests by utilizing the screen of a smartphone
to display images while the Netra sensors measure the optical distortion
across different regions of the eye. this method eliminates the need for more
HOSPiTAL
expensive components found in traditional optical sensors.
http://web.media.mit.edu/~pamplona/NETRA
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Lens-Less DigitaL Microscope pLugs into
MobiLe phones HANdHELd
UCLa’s ozcan research Group has developed a small digital microscope that
can plug into a cell phone through a USB cable and perform basic medical
diagnostics. this inexpensive, lightweight microscope doesn’t use a lens, but
HOSPiTAL
instead incorporates a light-emitting diode to illuminate the sample along
with a light-sensing chip to capture images from slides. an algorithm is able
to analyze data from the images, determining patient blood counts and
identifying if any diseased cells or bacteria are present. this helps ensure
quicker access to medication and treatment.
http://innovate.ee.ucla.edu
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PORTABLE miCROSCOPE dELivERS STREAmiNG
vidEO TO mOBiLE dEviCES HANdHELd
Japanese firm Scalar Corp has developed a powerful microscope called the
airMicro model a1 that can transmit video to the ipad or iphone over wireless
LaN. the microscope is equipped with a 50x lens for precise imaging,
HOSPiTAL
enabling users to examine skin textures and blemishes on one or more mobile
devices using a proprietary mobile application.
http://www.scalar.co.jp/english
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OFF-THE-SHELF diGiTAL CAmERA SEES CANCER
iN REAL TimE HANdHELd
Using a $400 olympus digital camera, biomedical researchers at rice
University and the University of texas are able to distinguish between healthy
and cancerous cells with the addition of a small bundle of fiber-optic cable.
HOSPiTAL
the tip of the cable is placed against the inside of a patient’s cheek, which
has been treated with a common fluorescent dye that causes cell nuclei to
glow for better imaging. the pictures captured can then be examined on the
camera’s LCD screen to detect if abnormal cells are present. In the future,
software upgrades could be developed to perform this analysis automatically.
http://www.rice.edu
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PLUG-iN TECHNOLOGy FOR mOBiLE PHONES
diAGNOSES PNEUmONiA HANdHELd
researchers at the University of Melbourne in australia are adapting cell
phones to help health workers quickly diagnose pneumonia. the team
has developed a low-cost oximeter, a device that measures the oxygen
HOSPiTAL
content in red blood cells by tracking the absorption of red and infrared light
waves as they pass through a patient’s fingertip. this can be plugged into a
smartphone with special diagnostic software to analyze readings obtained
from the sensor and determine a patient’s health. the next step is expanding
the prototype to work with simpler cell phones.
http://www.ni.unimelb.edu.au
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HANdHELd dEviCE FOR CAPTURiNG
BiOmETRiCS iN THE FiELd HANdHELd
the HIIDe is a portable biometric tool developed by the US army that can
capture people’s iris, finger, and facial profiles in field environments. With
65,000 currently in use in Iraq and afghanistan, the device integrates with
HOSPiTAL
worldwide databases housing biometric data, facilitating the quick care and
treatment of patients living in remote areas.
http://biometricesc.mi.army.mil/Software
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suMMARy
the availability of low cost sensors and other
digital technologies to collect and broadcast
data is enabling virtually any object—from
people to packages—to be tracked and
monitored. existing mobile and web-based
platforms can offer almost real-time access to
information that can provide both positional
and conditional insights, resulting in greater
accountability and understanding.
iMPliCAtions
• Position and Condition sEnsoRs PRoViDE CoMPlEtE MonitoRing RFiD to tRACk PAtiEnts AnD RECoRDs in using sMEll to DEtECt sPoilAgE
Medicine and vital supplies can be tracked oF MEDiCAl DEliVERiEs hosPitAls
more accurately and easily to ensure they
arrive untampered and in good condition.
• targeted updates
triggered events can send out alerts to
appropriate personnel.
• automated Inventory
Inventory survey times can be shortened
by requesting objects to check-into
systems.
• Continuous monitoring
patients with chronic diseases can be
monitored more easily and receive
ongoing care.
• Increased accountability
personnel can be monitored to ensure sMARt lABEls hElP PAtiEnts tAkE Pills using RFiD FoR ACCountABility in GPS ENABLEd TRACKiNG OF CiTy RESOURCES
attendance and delivery of services. EDuCAtionAl institutions
“Integration of new technology (GPS, web “Whether you’re a healthcare provider, drug
mapping) and the tried and true paper maps company or device maker, most of your
and mobile phones ensure successful health interactions with patients are short and
mapping.” mysterious. There’s a brief interaction and very
limited opportunity for follow up. Everyone is
Joshua Goldstein looking for ways to deepen that relationship.”
Community Mapping Expert
Map Kiberia Project Richard Fine
Health Product Innovator
Help Remedies
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SENSORS PROvidE COmPLETE mONiTORiNG OF
mEdiCAL dELivERiES TRACKiNG
Senseaware is a Fedex-powered service that uses comprehensive sensor
technology for web-based monitoring of packages. packages equipped with
Senseaware deliver real-time information about location, temperature and
mATTERS
lighting, and other environmental cues, helping ensure that critical medical
supplies and other sensitive materials are received in the proper condition.
http://www.senseaware.com
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RFid TO TRACK PATiENTS ANd RECORdS iN
HOSPiTALS TRACKiNG
China-based Daily rFID’s single-use tracking kit is designed to be used for
hospital patient management tasks such as patient monitoring, medication
records, and tracing of newborn babies in hospital settings. the rFID-
mATTERS
enabled, wristband-based kit gives physicians and medical staff an easy way
to immediately identify a patient and their medical record with a wifi-enabled
pDa hand-held reader, while simultaneously updating the system with
current information.
http://www.rfid-in-china.com
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USiNG SmELL TO dETECT SPOiLAGE
Ge is developing sensors that combine rFID tracking with an acute gas TRACKiNG
sensing capability, which can detect the presence of distinct chemical
compounds in the air. When attached to food products, these sensors
periodically check for spoilage, alerting consumers either through an
mATTERS
intelligent label or by wireless notification.
http://ge.geglobalresearch.com
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SmART LABELS HELP PATiENTS TAKE PiLLS
patients that opt into the eMedonline system are given a cellphone equipped TRACKiNG
with an rFID reader and pill bottles with rFID labels. a mobile application
that runs on the phone schedules their medication and alerts patients at
appropriate times, explaining what they should take and what it is for, while
mATTERS
providing a walkthrough succession of steps for more elderly users.
http://www.emedonline.com
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USiNG RFid FOR ACCOUNTABiLiTy iN
EdUCATiONAL iNSTiTUTiONS TRACKiNG
Northern arizona University is working to implement a system for using rFID
proximity card readers to automatically take attendance in its classes, with
an aim to increase attendance and student performance. the system calls
mATTERS
for embedding rFID into the personal cards of each student in an effort to
monitor their whereabouts on campus.
http://home.nau.edu
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GPS ENABLEd TRACKiNG OF CiTy RESOURCES
trash track is a project by the SeNSeable City Lab at MIt that aims to help TRACKiNG
residents see the path of trash after it leaves their homes. By placing rFID
tags on trash and following its path with both cellular triangulation and GpS,
it allows users to view the path of their trash on a map. the project also hopes
mATTERS
to give residents a better understanding of the “removal Chain” process and
their impact on the environment.
http://senseable.mit.edu/trashtrack
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Co n s u lti n g
suMMARy
Web-connected devices are now able
to capture an individual’s health-related
data and communicate that information
to healthcare professionals situated
anywhere. this information allows
for distributed care enabling remote
diagnoses, alerting doctors to changing
conditions as they occur and providing a
total picture of a person’s health so that
necessary care can be administered.
WEB-BAsED stEthosCoPE FoR REMotE ANALySiS OUTSOURCEd TO SLEEP ExPERTS Pill AlERts DoCtoRs WhEn sWAlloWED
DiAgnosis
iMPliCAtions
• less beds, better Health
treatment centers and hospitals can track
patient health without patient visits.
• Family-Centered
a patient’s family life and work is less
disrupted with remote diagnosis.
• Picturing Health
More relevant, accurate, real-time data of
the health of populations can be gathered.
• Foreign expertise
Specialists can be utilized in
geographically remote areas through
technology-enabled consultations.
intElligEnt BoDy MonitoR PREEMPtiVEly WEB ConnECtED CuFFs MonitoR REmOTE PATiENT mONiTORiNG viA THE
PREDiCts hEARt FAiluRE hyPERtEnsion FRoM AFAR iPHONE
“Fitness trackers, whether as wearable devices
Traditionally patients have been required to travel or embedded into smartphones, will offer
to a hospital or clinic to have their basic health data doctors the ability to see in real-time how
taken and to receive consultations. What happens active their patients are, helping them glean
when these measurements can be taken individually, from the data generated how best to modify a
when the person being monitored does not have to patient’s lifestyle.”
travel, and when they can instantly see progress or
problem areas? Peter Rojas
Technology Expert
GDGT.com
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wEB-BASEd STETHOSCOPE FOR REmOTE
diAGNOSiS REmOTE
the Zargistelemed platform by Zargis Medical streams heart and lung
sounds to anywhere in the world using a web-connected stethoscope. the
sounds are transmitted in real-time either over the internet or a private
diAGNOSTiCS
network allowing for remote diagnosis and expert analysis. the platform is
integrated with the Cardioscan heart sounds analysis software and the Zargis
Stethassist heart and lung sounds visualization software.
http://www.zargis.com
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ANALySiS OUTSOURCEd TO SLEEP ExPERTS
Sleep apnea is a condition that is costly to diagnose and often requires that a REmOTE
patient spend several nights in clinic for proper analysis. Watermark Medical
has developed an at-home device that helps doctors diagnose sleep apnea
remotely. the sensor-equipped headband is worn by a patient for a night or
diAGNOSTiCS
two during their normal sleep cycles, measuring various metrics including
blood-oxygen saturation, air flow, pulse rate and snoring levels. the data
is downloaded to a personal computer, then sent to a network of sleep
professionals, one of whom delivers a report to the physician within 48 hours,
with a diagnosis and suggested treatment.
http://www.watermarkmedical.com
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PiLL ALERTS dOCTORS wHEN SwALLOwEd
researchers at the University of Florida have developed a prototype of REmOTE
an ingestible pill capsule containing a microchip and an antenna, which
automatically alerts doctors or family members when it is ingested. after it is
swallowed, the microchip in the pill transmits a signal to an external electronic
diAGNOSTiCS
device which then alerts a cell phone or computer, informing the patient’s
doctor or family. the pill doesn’t require a battery as it is powered by short
bursts of low-voltage charge sent by the external device.
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iNTELLiGENT BOdy mONiTOR PREEmPTivELy
PREdiCTS HEART FAiLURE REmOTE
piiX is a wireless, water-resistant sensor developed by Corventis that sticks
to a patient’s chest, monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, bodily fluids,
and overall activity. It transmits this data to a central server for analysis and
diAGNOSTiCS
review by both doctor and patient. the designers are working to generate
algorithms that can analyze the data and predict when a patient is on the
verge of heart failure by comparing trends in his or her vital signs against
other cases.
http://www.corventis.com
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wEB CONNECTEd CUFFS mONiTOR
HyPERTENSiON FROm AFAR REmOTE
Kaiser permanente Colorado recently concluded a trial to test if an easy
home-based monitoring system would lead to better control of a patient’s
hypertension. In the study, individuals were given a blood pressure cuff
diAGNOSTiCS
with a USB connection that transmitted readings to the american Heart
association’s Heart 360 website and a Microsoft HealthVault account via
a home computer. Clinical pharmacists and doctors looked at the reports
and used standard treatment algorithms to figure out whose drugs needed
tweaking. patients were contacted by phone or email with any changes. Data
suggests positive outcomes from the experiment.
https://www.kaiserpermanente.org
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REmOTE PATiENT mONiTORiNG viA THE iPHONE
the airStrip series of applications for the iphone are a collection of mobile REmOTE
services that allow physicians to monitor patient status information away
from medical centers in real-time. the technology platform taps into the
hospital systems and provides waveform data sets such as heart beat, vital
diAGNOSTiCS
signs and imaging data via a secure connection from hospital to doctor.
http://www.airstriptech.com
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Co n s u lti n g
suMMARy
Consumer electronics such as mobile
phones can be used by people to detect
early warning signals related to illness
and other medical conditions using
simple biomedical inputs. By periodically
checking their personal wellness, users
are able to better manage their own
health before visiting or consulting a
doctor.
iMPliCAtions DiAgnosE DisEAsE thRough sounD MoBilE APP Puts A thERAPist in youR low-teCH SelF-dIagnoSIS tool
PoCkEt
• at-Home Convenience
access to self-administered tests
encourages better health awareness.
• empowering Citizens
people can rely less on outside help for
managing illnesses and ask more informed
questions during routine checkups.
• Increased Choice
Interactive experiences can walk patients
through diagnosis and treatments.
• more efficient Healthcare
Decreased time spent diagnosing non-
critical illnesses at home enables health
facilities to focus on more pressing cases.
DEtECting PotEntiAl skin CAnCER intERACtiVE APP FoR DiAgnosing BACk APP PRoViDEs FRontlinE MEDiCAl
inDiCAtoRs At hoME PAin ConsultAtion
“The ability for people to test themselves
We’ve already seen how wider access to web-based
effectively will change the healthcare industry.
information has empowered people to make more
Focus will be taken away from in-clinic testing
informed decisions in many aspects of their lives.
and placed upon self-analysis.”
How will further advances in these tools through a
combination of ease of use and reliable results help Piers Fawkes, President, PSFK
individuals take a more active role in managing their
personal health?
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diAGNOSE diSEASE THROUGH SOUNd
a new iphone application being developed by Star analytical Services is diy
designed to diagnose respiratory disease using the sound of a cough. Users
simply cough into the microphone; the acoustic properties of the sound
are then compared against a database of coughs which indicate various
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http://www.staranalyticalservices.com/
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mOBiLE APP PUTS A THERAPiST iN yOUR
POCKET diy
the Mobile therapy application being developed by Intel works by displaying
a “mood map” on a user’s cell phone screen at random times during the day.
Users tap the screen to indicate their current mood. Based on the information
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entered by the user, the application offers therapeutic exercises ranging from
breathing visualizations and progressive muscle relaxation to useful ways to
disengage from a stressful situation.
http://www.intel.com
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LOw-TECH SELF-diAGNOSiS TOOL
Designers at Honeywell technology Solutions in Bangalore have created a diy
self-diagnosis tool for people living in rural India, empowering patients and
helping doctors by aiding patients in accurately identifying their symptoms.
the simple design consists of a set of rings, each listing symptoms, a disease
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chart and other information. the patient rotates the rings and chooses
their symptoms by bringing them into a single line, below the marker. each
symptom has a number printed on it. the user maps the disease code on the
chart, and the chart provides tentative results: disease name, severity, next
steps, diagnostic tests required to confirm the disease, the particular specialty
of doctor they should see, and contact information for doctors and hospitals.
http://www.honeywell.com/sites/htsl
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dETECTiNG POTENTiAL SKiN CANCER
iNdiCATORS AT HOmE diy
the Factor 61 concept by designer antonia Haaf is a home-use medical
device made for the early detection of nodular melanoma. the user holds
their thumb over a sensor and the device analyzes visual characteristics from
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skin abnormalities with image recognition technology, identifying potential
indicators of skin cancer.
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iNTERACTivE APP FOR diAGNOSiNG BACK PAiN
pain Free Back is an iphone application designed to provide individuals with diy
a rudimentary diagnosis and treatment guide for lower back pain. the app
takes sufferers through a personalized, guided discovery of potential causes
of their pain and demonstrates simple and effective exercises to help relieve
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discomfort and improve spinal health.
http://www.smarthealthsoftware.com/pain-free-back
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APP PROvidES FRONTLiNE mEdiCAL
CONSULTATiON diy
US based WebMD has launched a free mobile application that lets users get
basic medical information before going to a doctor. the app allows users
to find local health providers, check symptoms and access basic drug and
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treatment information.
http://www.webmd.com/mobile
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Co n s u lti n g
suMMARy
as more data is captured about individuals
and communities, better tools are needed
to make this often complex information
more meaningful and easier to understand.
the development of highly visual and often
interactive formats are providing experts and
amateurs alike with methods for investigating
health on any scale, allowing for deeper
analysis and greater insight.
iMPliCAtions
• understand large Sets of data Faster MAking VisuAl sEnsE oF hEAlth DAtA Diy PlAtFoRM FoR VisuAlizing PERsonAl MAPPing outBREAks
experts can get a better understanding of stAtistiCs
overall health of an individual or region in
less time than was previously possible.
• overcome language barriers
Citizens with little or no formal education
can come to a better understanding of
their own health, enabling them to be
proactive in their healthcare decisions.
• Shared Insights
Crowdsourcing data analysis can allow
multiple groups of people (universities,
medical institutions, etc.) to react to
findings or trends.
• better Indicators
Understanding history and past actions
allows for the optimization of future tRACk AnD shARE gluCosE lEVEls APPliCAtion hElPs usERs sEE hoW WEll DAtA VisuAlizAtion tools FoR thE PuBliC
behavior and healthcare practices. thEy’RE slEEPing
From tools like growth charts (for monitoring a “People just need a snapshot of their behavior
child’s nutritional status over time) to information and they will learn to interpret this data and
about whether a mother has had the correct adjust their lives based on it. This information
vaccinations, healthcare professionals collect doesn’t require a professional to interpret it.”
massive amounts of patient data. How can the ability Jay Parkinson, M.D.
to see individual data in easily understandable Healthcare Innovator
visualizations or compared on a national scale allow The Future Well
healthcare to be more accurate and efficient?
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viSUALiziNG GEOGRAPHiC HEALTH
Ge’s Healthymagination project is an effort to help users understand PiCTURiNG
complex data sets. one aspect of the project is an interactive map that lets
users navigate health issues in the US on national, state, and county levels.
the map can be filtered to view categories related to physical and mental
OUR HEALTH
health, socioeconomic status and even the physical environment. this give
researchers the ability to see a high-level view of a country, then zoom down
in to examine individual problem areas and the variables that affect them.
http://www.healthymagination.com
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diy PLATFORm FOR viSUALiziNG PERSONAL
STATiSTiCS PiCTURiNG
Daytum is a mobile and web-based platform that provides intuitive tools for
collecting and communicating data through a series of simple visualizations.
the site features a dashboard where users can easily add, display, distribute
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and archive relevant information. It creates a larger picture of personal statics
that can be tracked over time to provide deeper insights into behaviors and
other metrics.
http://daytum.com
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mAPPiNG OUTBREAKS
Geographical visualizations of outbreaks and health incidents allow users PiCTURiNG
to gain a broader understanding of occurrences across regions. Services
like Google Flutrends aggregate data from search terms, while services like
HealthMap filter news reports across media outlets. More localized solutions
OUR HEALTH
such as Ushahidi populate data points through user submitted SMS reports.
Insights generated from the data can be used towards prevention efforts and
allocating resources.
http://www.google.org/flutrends
http://healthmap.org/outbreaksnearme
http://www.ushahidi.com
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TRACK ANd SHARE GLUCOSE LEvELS
the Bant app for the iphone enables users to visually track their blood PiCTURiNG
glucose levels throughout the day. after recording glucose levels at points
throughout the day, users are then able to view their levels as a trend graph
of daily, weekly and monthly views, sharing them with others as needed.
OUR HEALTH
http://bantapp.com
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APPLiCATiON HELPS USERS SEE HOw wELL
THEy’RE SLEEPiNG PiCTURiNG
Sleep Cycle is a mobile application for the iphone that helps monitor and
visualize a user’s sleep patterns during the course of the night. through
monitoring factors such as movement, snoring levels and other ambient data,
OUR HEALTH
the applications provides visualizations in the forms of graphs that provide
visual feedback. this gives user’s an understanding of their sleep patterns
that helps them make changes to their sleeping habits.
http://www.mdlabs.se/sleepcycle
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dATA viSUALizATiON TOOLS FOR THE PUBLiC
Created under IBM’s Collaborative User experience lab, Many eyes is a set PiCTURiNG
of web browser tools that allow users to generate interactive visualizations
of data sets. Users can submit their own data and decide on the best way
to visualize their output. Visualization types include geographic maps, word
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clouds and block histograms. the purpose of the project is to enable the
general public to focus efforts on gathering insights from data rather than
generating and programming the visualizations.
http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes
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Co n s u lti n g
suMMARy
technologies are being developed to help
people self-monitor their health from any
location, tracking and delivering basic
biometric data and performance statistics.
apps are taking advantage of the sensors
in mobile phones to provide real-time,
personalized feedback to individuals that they
can then share with their healthcare providers
and families. When linked to action, this
information can help people lead healthier
lifestyles.
WEAR-EVERyWhERE DEViCE MonitoRs MoBilE APP tRACks DAily nutRition VisuAlizE youR Run
iMPliCAtions FitnEss DAtA
• ambient tracking
passive tracking technologies allow
people to collect important stats without
interrupting normal activities.
• virtual medical Records
patients can carry their personal medical
record easily, allowing access to medical
history at any hospital or health clinic.
• Instant diagnosis
Frequent updates enable users to pinpoint
problems in real-time. Constant updates
allow for early detection and prevention.
• easy-to-learn
Introducing technology will be easier
because it requires less effort and requires ClouD-BAsED nutRition sCAlE hElPs PEoPlE iMPRoVE WEight oVER LiFE-LOGGiNG GLASSES CAPTURE
a smaller learning curve for users. tiME EvERyTHiNG THE wEARER SEES
“A positive thing that can come out of tracking “Imagine what we could be doing, if we could
is that patients learn to use data, and adjust just give people something as seemingly
their lives based on it, on their own. Whenever simple as an electronic medical journal that
you think about it, you don’t really spend all could follow the patient using the same low-
that much time with your doctor.” tech principals that ASHA is built on.”
Jay Parkinson, M.D. Ulrik Hogrebe
Healthcare Innovator Communications Design Expert
ASHA Project
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iMPliCAtions
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BikE PoWERED PhonE ChARgER APP tRAnsFoRMs iPhonE into CREDit stoRE-FREE shoPPing ViA tExt
CARD MAChinE
EntiRE WoRlD As DisPlAy in-APP PuRChAsing FoR AugMEntED MoBilE CouPons oFFER oPPoRtunity FoR
REAlity ContEnt REtAilERs to REWARD shoPPERs
The Future Well
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wEAR-EvERywHERE dEviCE mONiTORS
FiTNESS dATA wELLNESS
the FitBit is a small device that users wear to monitor their levels of activity
throughout the day. the device tracks data with motion sensors and
wirelessly transmits the results online whenever it is within 15 meters of a base
TRACKiNG
station.
http://www.fitbit.com
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mOBiLE APP TRACKS dAiLy NUTRiTiON
DailyBurn’s FoodScannner application leverages a database of over 200,000 wELLNESS
foods to provide users with on-the-go nutrition information. Users simply
scan product bar codes using their phone’s camera to pull up relevant entries
and submit through the app to catalog their eating habits.
TRACKiNG
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