Memorial Hermann stroke experts are using wearable technology at sites of emergencies to determine whether the new tool can reduce time in diagnosing and treating the life-threatening condition, as well as save medical costs. Dr. James Grotta, director of Stroke Research at Memorial Hermann's flagship Texas Medical Center hospital, recently began using Google Glass to communicate medical information with colleagues at the hospital as he responds to 911 emergency calls involving possible stroke victims. The device, as thin as a head band and worn like a pair of glasses, includes a tiny camera that transmits in real time via the Internet what the wearer hears and observes to another doctor's computer or smart phone, no matter their location, for patient consultation and diagnosis.
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