Category Archives: In the Trenches

Mobile Secure Communication Increases Patient Engagement

Patient engagement is an important theme discussed by many clinicians and hospital leaders. The healthcare industry is a competitive marketplace where patients have several choices about what doctors to see and what clinics to visit. The term “patient engagement” itself is somewhat confusing and often misused, as it is used to describe everything from patient […]

“Smart Doctors Consult Nurses”

Yes! This is the quote I first heard in a CCU room “with a view” of the beautiful Charles River on the 21st floor of one of prestigious medical facility in Boston. The words were coming from the patient in the room, but needed to be taken seriously because she is also a physician. There […]

Silent but Deadly: The Carcinogen We Love

The news constantly bombards us with headlines announcing yet another thing that may increase cancer risk. From pesticides to cigarettes, burnt toast to nitrates, the list goes on and on. Yet one carcinogen is rarely spoken of, and this carcinogen is far more potent than charred food. The carcinogen in question is alcohol. Research suggests […]

Is BMI a trustworthy measure of health?

New research has emerged which appears to indicate that Body Mass Index, (BMI) may not be a reliable way to measure total body fat. BMI is still a fair indicator of body fat for general purposes. It can be effectively used to indicate whether a person is healthy based on weight and height and it […]

Skyscape Helps fight Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

Since our inception, we have been an ever evolving company, constantly pushing at the forefront of mobile medical technology.  Soon after the initial pilot to test the usability for physicians who are invariably away from their “desk”, it was clear that our product is very valuable for the physicians at the point-of-care. Soon after our launch […]