Smartphone app helps cardiac rehab patients recover better
Only 20% of the patients who attended cardiac rehab and used the app were readmitted to the hospital or visited the emergency department within 90 days.
Global mHealth technologies market poised to reach almost $21.5 billion in 2018
While North America is currently the largest global market, by 2018 Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 61.6% to be the largest market.
GfK: Connected health devices like blood pressure monitors and personal weighing scales showing strong...
The number of mobile-connected blood pressure monitors purchased last year rose by 42% year-on-year across Great Britain, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
Parks Associates: 28% of U.S. broadband households have used some type of online healthcare...
The figure will increase to 65% by 2018 with virtual care doctor-patient video consultation revenues growing to $13.7 billion.
1.6 million smart bands have been shipped in H2 2013
Fitbit became the new leader of the wearable band market following the launch of its affordable Flex and Force bands in May and October 2013 respectively.