38 Innovative healthcare & specialist clinics


13 FEBRUARY 2021 • THE GOOD LIFE DISTRIBUTED WITH THE SATURDAY DAILY MAIL


The digitalisation of health F


rom smartwatches to health monitoring apps, people are increasingly looking to get healthier


with the help of technology. And this trend sees no sign of abating in 2021 as, according to Deloitte, the global electronic wearables and smartwatch market is expected to grow to £68bn and to £19bn respectively by 2022. Mark Livingstone, CEO of


Pharmacy2U, says: “Technology has transformed industries, from retail to travel, and is continuing to make a significant impact on healthcare and personal health management.”


HEALTH MONITORING At the beginning of 2020, Manchester-based digital health company Gendius launched a remote management app for diabetes called Intellin, which has already had almost half a million downloads worldwide. Intellin monitors


how patients manage their diabetes and uses data to inform them of their risk levels for developing complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, amputation and blindness too. Its algorithms analyse users’


health and wellbeing data to provide individually tailored, clinically validated educational content to help people manage their condition more effectively. Intellin is also compatible


with more than 150 apps and connected health devices, ranging from Fitbit and Garmin devices, to allow for more specialist blood glucose and blood pressure monitoring. Zillah Moore, director at


Tunstall Healthcare, which develops a range of different technology-enabled solutions, says wearable devices are part of a positive proactive healthcare strategy: “Wearable tech enriches the lives of a range


of cohorts, including those living with conditions such as dementia, and connects them to key stakeholders such as clinicians and family members.”


FITNESS TRACKING According to a recent survey by Public Health England, almost half of the UK population feels more motivated to make changes to their life than they did in January 2020. It has tapped into this health trend by launching a series of its own apps, including the NHS 12 Week Weight Loss App, Easy Meals App, Food Scanner App and Active 10 App. A well as using apps, a


smartwatch lets you track your bone mass, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass and heart rate, to name but a few, all personalised to your body’s metabolism.


Te rise of apps, wearables and self-monitoring solutions are helping the public take control of their health and fitness, and this evolving industry is only set to grow. Words: Sabuhi Gard


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Discover minimally invasive foot and ankle treatment


Mr David Gordon, Te Bunion Doctor, is one of the UK’s most experienced bunion surgeons, specialising in a minimally invasive (or keyhole) approach to surgery


“Te keyhole technique uses several very small incisions, rather than a large cut, to correct a bunion,” explains Mr Gordon. “Te surgery results in less damage to tissue than conven- tional ‘open’ surgical techniques, thereby offering minimal scar- ring, reduced risk of joint stiff- ness and a faster return to normal activities.” Having suffered with bunions


for many years, Jane from Hert- fordshire opted for minimally invasive surgery to ease her pain. Here’s what she had to say: “Tey were becoming more and more painful (and ugly). I finally summoned up the courage to do something about them and visited Mr Gordon. I really should have taken the plunge years ago instead of putting up with my painful and embarrassing bunions. I’m delighted with the


results of Mr Gordon’s exper- tise and with all the care I’ve received. Everything to do with the procedure was explained in a straightforward and reas- suring way, and I immedi- ately felt I was in good hands. For anyone contemplating


bunion surgery, I honestly can’t recommend Mr Gordon highly enough.” Mr Gordon performs mini-


mally invasive bunion correc- tions as day surgery, under either a general or local anaesthetic. Most patients don’t experi- ence pain following surgery and there’s no need for the feet to be in plaster. In addition to bunions, Mr


Gordon sees patients for the full range of foot and ankle condi- tions, many


of which can be


treated using minimally invasive techniques:


MR DAVID GORDON MBCHB, MRCS, MD, FRCS (TR & ORTH) CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON


• Toe deformities • Morton’s neuroma • Plantar fasciitis • Foot and ankle arthritis • Achilles injuries • Sports injuries including sprains, fractures and breaks


Consultations are available


at Te London Clinic in Central London, and at Spire Bushey Hospital and Spire Harpenden Hospital


in Hertfordshire.


All hospitals are taking extra precautions to keep you safe when visiting during the Covid-19 pandemic. Zoom video consulta- tions are also available at this time.


For further information, visit davidgordonortho.com or thebuniondoctor.com. To book a consultation, T: 020 7993 2373 or E: helen.sellars@davidgordonortho.com Both self-funding and insured patients are welcome.


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