How Can Technology Help Prevent Pandemics?

Cisco believes networking among doctors and sensors in the field can help prevent pandemics, such as H1N1.

In the demo, a camera is installed at a toll booth to measure a driver's body temperature. A network of such sensors build a picture of how many people in the area have a feaver, which may be an indicator of a disease. Meanwhile, doctors and health professional can share the latest statistics and diagnostics of patients on a social networking site, providing valuable information on the progress of the disease so that actions can be promptly taken to prevent the disease from spreading further.

Details from the PCWorld article.

Demo starts at 1:35 in the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlqPph1kTaE
(for a larger screen)

Cisco's Electronic Medical Care

Dr. Hymel talks about Cisco’s LifeConnections Center and how we deliver health care to our employees and how technology can make health care more efficient.

Stop the Flu - Sneeze the Right Way

Sneeze The Right Way

Don't spread the germ to other people in flu season; here are the right ways to sneeze and cough.

http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=ao7eyqoiIYs