Abstract: A device for remote management of patients suffering or likely to suffer from heart failure that can measure the amplitude and frequency changes of one or more biomarkers. The device aids in predicting the need for medical intervention in such patients. The device may further aid in monitoring the efficacy and safety of treatment in such patients.

Abstract: A device for remote management of patients suffering or likely to suffer from heart failure that can measure the amplitude and frequency changes of one or more biomarkers. The device aids in predicting the need for medical intervention in such patients. The device may further aid in monitoring the efficacy and safety of treatment in such patients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paste, which can undergo screen printing, for producing a porous polymer membrane. Said paste contains at least one polymer, one or more solvents for the polymer having a boiling point of >100° C., one or more non-solvents for the polymers (pore-forming agents) having a higher boiling point than that of the solvent(s), and contains a hydrophilic viscosity modifier.

Abstract: Advanced disease state management for diabetics through a wireless phone. A remote counselling service is accessible through the wireless communication feature of a wireless phone that interfaces to the diabetics' glucometer. A patient can send his glucose data directly to a counselling centre and receive a message back on how to proceed with treatment. Wireless technology can additionally be utilised to alert a caretaker that a hypoglycaemic value has been measured. The caretaker can then intervene to secure help. The telemetry can also be used to measure compliance with a prescribed disease management regime. The disease management system is also suitable for targeted marketing of supplies to diabetic patients.

Abstract: A personal condition management system comprising an input device, an advisory facility and an output device, wherein: said input device is adapted to communicate historical, current and/or prospective condition-relevant data to said advisory facility; said advisory facility is adapted to receive and store historical, current and/or prospective condition-relevant data from said input device and process said condition-relevant data to generate a treatment recommendation; and said output device is adapted to receive the treatment recommendation from the advisory facility and communicate receipt of said treatment recommendation to a

Abstract: The invention relates to a paste, which can undergo screen printing, for producing a porous polymer membrane. Said paste contains at least one polymer, one or more solvents for the polymer having a boiling point of >100° C., one or more non-solvents for the polymers (pore-forming agents) having a higher boiling point than that of the solvent(s), and contains a hydrophilic viscosity modifier.

Abstract: An electrochemical oxygen sensor comprises an impermeable substrate and a plurality of conductive layers applied thereto by thick film deposition. At least one conductive layer comprises an electrode and a conductor connected to the electrode. The electrode may have a covering layer of an ion exchange polymer.