There is good news for homebound patients suffering from chronic medical problems. According to a report published in The Wall Street Journal, Intel will soon be introducing a technology to help them. The company is expected to announce a series of trials of specialised hardware and software that it has developed with health-care organisations.

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The trials will be conducted to see whether the new tools show improved results in treating diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disorders. Intel and other computer-related companies are keen to explore and exploit opportunities in the health care sector with this initiative.