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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Pizer APPLE'S "DIGITAL HUB" CONCEPT EXTENDS TO HOME HEALTHCARE (ARLINGTON, VA and LIVERMORE, CA)FireLogic, Inc. is celebrating the release of its HealthEngage Software for MacOSX. The Software allows asthma sufferers to collect, store and chart vital health information. It can be used on computers, handheld devices and web-enabled cellular phones. The company has ensured that Apple CEO Steve Jobs' concept of the "digital hub" will expand beyond entertainment. As FireLogic President Michael Slage explains, "There are over 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic diseases, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, etc. who must regularly use medical devices in their homes. They would greatly benefit by having a 'digital health hub' in their living rooms. Apple now has the ability to make people well!" CEO Irena Slage knows that "by using the HealthEngage Asthma Software, sufferers will be better able to manage their healthcare and activities by having the ability to enter health information at any time from any place. In particular, the 4.8 million children with asthma can feel more in control of their health management through the use of computers, something with which kids of today feel extremely comfortable. Medical doctors will be able to review patient information in a more useful manner through printable charts and a secure web connection running on a MacOS X server. A recent study showed that, with a proper management tool, the number of asthma-related deaths could fall to almost zero. We believe we have found that management tool." FireLogic began in 1998 when Mr. Slage was working at NASA on the Telemedicine Program which monitors astronaut health while in space. NASA's concept was too expensive and bulky for practical use but by using new telecommunication and handheld technology, FireLogic has allowed patients on Earth to be helped. The company is comprised of scientists, physicians, and other professionals dedicated to helping chronically ill patients better manage their healthcare. The firm has plans to release software for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Weight Loss/Fitness Management in the near future. HealthEngage Asthma is available for purchase and immediate download from the companys web site http://www.HealthEngage.com. There is also a fully functioning 15 day trial version available for download.
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