Category Archives: Cool Technology
Cool Pharmacy Technology – Kiro Oncology System
I’ve recently had conversations with several companies outside the U.S. developing robotic technology for the i.v. room. One of those systems is the Kiro Oncology System. Check the video below. A couple of things worth noting: The system uses dual … Continue reading
Cool Pharmacy Technology – Intelliguard RFID Solutions from MEPS Real-Time
Last week I spent some time down south in San Diego visiting a couple of hospitals and speaking with the good folks at MEPS Real-Time. My objective for the visit was twofold: 1) see MEPS RFID Solutions in a live … Continue reading
Cool Pharmacy Technology – Intelliport Medication System
I briefly mentioned the Intelliport Medication System from BD in a previous post. The technology and potential use cases are impressive. The BD Intelliport System offers: Drug and concentration information is presented to the user via audio and visual feedback. … Continue reading
Cool Technology for Healthcare – GPS SmartSole
Yep, you read the right, GPS-enabled insoles for your shoes. Very interesting concept when you stop to consider the potential benefits of such technology in healthcare, i.e. think Alzheimer’s for one, although the use cases are expansive. Up until a … Continue reading
Cool Pharmacy Technology – TelePharm
Telepresence has seen its ups and downs over the years. The technology is certainly nothing new, but it has been underutilized in both the inpatient and outpatient healthcare space. This is especially true when it comes to pharmacy, which is … Continue reading
SCiO – a molecular scanner for your pocket
medGadget: “A new device launching on Kickstarter today aims to simplify the process by utilizing spectrometry to analyze and provide real-time information on any food that you aim it at. Dubbed SCiO, this molecular scanner from Tel Aviv-based company Consumer … Continue reading
Real-time medication tracking: Pharmtrac.PD by PlusDelta Technologies
I’ve been revisiting some of the pharmacy technology that I’ve covered over the past few years. Partly to see what advances have been made, if any, and partly to see if some of the smaller guys I’ve come across are … Continue reading
Smart prescription bottle to be used in clinical trial for med compliance
Medical Xpress: “Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, a Cornell University college, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New York City Economic Development Corp. and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration for a clinical study to test the … Continue reading