Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

It seems that Internet-based care does help when it comes to blood pressure monitoring, according to a group of researchers in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association. I suppose having some sort of accountability with the doctor will help spur the patients to keep a closer eye on their blood pressure levels, as compared to walking the talk only before an appointment. This is one glaring example where technology can be used for the betterment of all mankind. The use of electronic medical records and Web communications are nothing to be sneezed at when it comes to empowering patients to play a greater role in their, so now would be a good time to introduce grandpa to the world of computers, starting with the Asus Eee PC.