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Smart Connected Stethoscopes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Medical Equipment Hooks Up to an App To Help Doctors Diagnose

— October 24, 2015 — Tech
Healthcare startup Eko Devices has put together the Eko Core, a digitally connected stethoscope design that is able to track data, upload it to the cloud system and help doctors better diagnose their patients. This is an ideal tool for medical professionals all over the world as the industry strives to more accurately treat the illnesses and ailments of patients.

The Eko Core comes either as a simple attachment adapter that works in conjunction with any stethoscope design, or with the brand's own accompanying stethoscope. The device increases the sound and recording ability of heartbeats and other natural movements. The data is then shared on a cloud database that doctors can refer back to and discuss.

Currently the Eko Core is being used in Haiti and offering revolutionary improvements to the healthcare system.
Trend Themes
1. Smart-connected-stethoscopes - The utilization of stethoscopes, integrated with apps, opens new doors towards sharing data, telemedicine, and more innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.
2. Cloud-based Medical Data-storage - Moving medical records to the cloud can create easier access to patient data, communication among medical professionals, and positively disrupt the healthcare industry.
3. Internet of Things (iot) in Healthcare - The integration of IoT has the potential to improve processes in patient care, the streamlining of record-keeping and even developing thoughtful applications to focus on saving lives.
Industry Implications
1. Telemedicine - Smart connected stethoscopes have the potential to revolutionize telemedicine, as doctors around the world can diagnose and treat patients remotely.
2. Healthcare Technology - Technologies for digital health that enable accurate and informed diagnosis with secure data storage will change the landscape of healthcare.
3. Cloud Computing - As Eko Core tracks data and uploads it to the cloud for back up and future reference, cloud computing will play a crucial role in the development of connected medical devices.
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