A&D, FitLinxx link up for wireless health monitoring
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Home health monitoring products company A&D Medical has partnered with FitLinxx, a developer of "intelligent" fitness equipment, to bring a set of wireless medical devices to the home and professional healthcare markets. The products, which include weighing scales, blood pressure monitors and personal activity devices, will be connected wirelessly to a network. Activity and health data are collected from these devices and presented on a web-based programme to allow better monitoring and management of health by individuals and organisations.
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