THURSDAY, April 14, 2005 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new device that
allows doctors to monitor patients with chronic conditions who
self-administer therapies at home.
The Health Buddy system connects to various devices that
regulate/measure blood glucose, blood pressure, body weight, or lung
capacity. The system coaches patients on using the devices while
sending timely health status information to their doctors via the
Internet, according to the product's maker, Health Hero Network.
The Health Buddy system is already installed in more than 5,000 patient homes, the company said.
To learn more about this system, visit the manufacturer's Web site.
