self-management

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

COPD Patient Hurdles in Self-Management Needs More Research

COPD, News

Researchers from the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, in The Netherlands, recently reported that many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) do not easily engage in self-management of the ... Read more

December 19, 2014December 19, 2014

Coming Soon: Smartwatch that Monitors SpO2 and Vital Signs in COPD

News

Wearable devices have been trending in the tech market, boasting hi-tech features that allow real-time fitness and body response tracking and syncing with one’s smartphone. Biomedical companies, such as Aseptika ... Read more

December 11, 2014November 6, 2015

Medavie Offers Patient Support Services for Asthma and COPD

Asthma, News

The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) recently applauded Medavie Blue Cross for actively providing practical health promotion initiatives to patients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a new ... Read more

October 14, 2014November 11, 2015

Wearable Monitoring Device for COPD Previewed at Dreamforce Conference 2014

COPD, News

A new innovation in medical device technology for those with COPD may be able to give their physicians real-time health information to help improve treatment and monitoring — particularly in ... Read more