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![How IoT is Transforming the Future of Healthcare]() HOW IOT IS TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE whitepaper Dec 02, 2018 The IoMT is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and networks quickly establishing themselves as a critical part of modern healthcare. This white paper explores key technological advancements in the healthcare industry and how they are helping healthcare pro... Read More |
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![Sweet options for people with diabetes]() SWEET OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES blog article Nov 21, 2018 One of the most challenging types of food for people with diabetes to find is dessert. Doctors will generally encourage people with diabetes to avoid sugars and carbohydrates. However, by making some simple nutritional changes, it is possible for people with diabetes to enjoy desserts. Desserts can ... Read More |
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![Functional Medicine to Improve Your Health]() FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH video Nov 18, 2018 Lee Health is a nationally recognized, award-winning health system in Southwest Florida. We are caring people, inspiring health. It’s definitely not one size fits all. “It’s often used as diet specific, condition-specific, individual-specific,” said Julie Hill, an outpatient ... Read More |
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![An Eye on Diabetes]() AN EYE ON DIABETES infographic Nov 16, 2018 Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life. Keeping diabetes under control helps to prevent heart, nerve, and foot problems. This informative Infographic by InfoGraphic Design Team illustrates the symptoms, types, statistics, prevention and behavior of people towards Diabetes. Read More |
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![Why AI and robotics will define New Health]() WHY AI AND ROBOTICS WILL DEFINE NEW HEALTH whitepaper Nov 15, 2018 Would you allow a medical robot with artificial intelligence (AI) to examine, diagnose and prescribe a treatment plan for you or a member of your family with cancer? Would you accept a robot as your primary surgeon? And if you were to do so, what would the human clinician do? AI and robots have long... Read More |
![4 Ways to Achieve Value-Based Care]() 4 WAYS TO ACHIEVE VALUE-BASED CARE whitepaper Nov 15, 2018 A “patients first” approach requires more than simply giving patients access to their information. It also means that those within health and wellness intentionally engage with and empower patients. In part 4 of a 4 part series, this white paper outlines the top 5 ways to help you succee... Read More |
![Top 6 Pranayama to Keep Hypertension at Bay !]() TOP 6 PRANAYAMA TO KEEP HYPERTENSION AT BAY ! blog article Nov 15, 2018 Hypertension is a common lifestyle induced condition in present times. It is a silent killer disease. If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, then you have to make your lifestyle a healthy one. This is done by exercising regularly, eating healthy food and medication. Here yoga also helps you ... Read More |
![Transforming Health Care through AI]() TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE THROUGH AI video Nov 15, 2018 Learn more about Cambia’s approach to transforming health care through AI and human-centered design from our November 6th AI Expo. Featuring Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Faraz Shafiq.). Read More |
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![What to know about hyperglycemia]() WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HYPERGLYCEMIA blog article Nov 15, 2018 High blood sugar is a leading indicator of diabetes. If a person with diabetes does not manage the sugar levels in their blood, they can develop a severe complication called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If a person does not get treatment for ketoacidosis, they can fall into a diabetic coma, which a ... Read More |
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![9 healthful substitutes for butter]() 9 HEALTHFUL SUBSTITUTES FOR BUTTER blog article Nov 15, 2018 Butter is a dairy product that people can make from churned milk or cream. However, for people who cannot or choose not to consume butter, there are many alternatives. The process of churning milk or cream separates the milk fat from the liquid. The remaining fat becomes the butter. Read More |
![Hot baths reduce inflammation, improve glucose metabolism]() HOT BATHS REDUCE INFLAMMATION, IMPROVE GLUCOSE METABOLISM blog article Nov 15, 2018 According to new research, a hot bath could have effects that extend way beyond mental relaxation. According to the authors, regular hot baths might reduce inflammation and improve metabolism. Over recent years, hot baths, saunas, and other so-called passive heating therapies have received growing a... |