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Thursday 30 July 2015 4:32 pmWearables in healthcare: Three in four doctors have used health apps and wearablesBy: Clara GuibourgShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailAdd as a preferredsource on GoogleItrsquo hardly news that wearable technology is big business, and as the hyped industry grows, it may even play a role in making us healthier.Most doctors already use di
polene gital health apps and wearables as part of their treatment, according to a new survey from Ipsos Mori, suggesting that digital health technologies are more than just a fad.Read more: Why wearable tech in healthcare is the best place for a startup right now80 per cent of UK doctors agreed that digital health was here to stay, and according to Ipsos Mori new tools help solve the challenge of ageing populations and limited health b
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brumate tal health is often cited as the opportunity to help bridge the gap between optimum healthcare delivery and efficiency of service.However, it seems most doctors are still unsure of what role these will play, as seven out of ten doctors say they donrsquo;t know exactly what they want from digital health solutions. Most disagreed that new technology could ever replace physical check-ups, but it does seem that it could complement them. More doctors agreed than disagreed that health and lifestyle apps would form part of treatment plans in future.Itrsquo not all rosy, however, as a qua Fjbp Mulberry hires fashion guru as non-executive
Monday 12 August 2013 4:32 amSolid results from Prudential bump up share priceBy: Chris HarlowShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailAdd as a preferredsource on GoogleBritish insurer Prudential was the top climber on the FTSE this morning after it reported a 22 per cent increase in operating profit and basic earnings per share, rising to a respective pound;1.42bn and 42.2p.However, net income more than halved, falling by 57 per cent to pound;506m.Chief executive Tidjane Thiam said:Prudential has produced a strong performance across our key financial metrics of IFRS operating profit, new busi
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