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Medical Technology CompanyGlobalphilips.comJoined March 2007

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It may come as a surprise that your heart is actually located in the center of your chest! It lies between the right and left lungs, in the middle of the chest and slightly towards the left of the breastbone.
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Our hearts experience a lot of changes throughout our lifetime. Find out more about the journey your heart goes through below.
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Stuck for gift ideas? Check out these options for everyone from the one whose smile lights up a room to the one who's always looking sharp.
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While fatty foods are commonly considered harmful to heart health, some fats in small amounts can actually be good for your heart. This includes unsaturated fats which are found in salmon, avocado and walnuts.
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By making use of #AI, hospitals are working toward systems that reduce missed appointments. For which reason are you most likely to miss an appointment? #WEF19
  • Forgetting
    35.5%
  • Being too busy
    33%
  • Changing my mind
    24.2%
  • Other, tell us below!
    7.2%
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What sleep problem do you suffer with most often? #futurehealthindex
  • Struggling to fall asleep
    48.2%
  • Waking during the night
    27%
  • Too busy to sleep
    18%
  • Other (tweet us)
    6.8%
49,467 votesFinal results
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Which technology type do you think will be most relevant to healthcare in the future? #futurehealth
  • Virtual reality
    26.6%
  • Robotics
    43.6%
  • Location services
    16.2%
  • Drones
    13.6%
38,691 votesFinal results
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As the experts discuss innovation at , we're translating what emerging technologies really mean for us. Where do you think AI would be most helpful in your life? #WEF19 #YoungWEF
  • At work
    28.9%
  • In healthcare
    43.1%
  • Personal entertainment
    22.2%
  • Other, tell us below!
    5.8%
17,142 votesFinal results
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When it comes to health, everyone has an opinion. In the hospital of the future, technology will allow doctors to share expertise and work together to give you the opinions you need, when you need them. #PhilipsTranslates
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Why do doctors and nurses in many countries operate on a shift system?
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Managing allergies or asthma as a child can be challenging. What symptoms are your children experiencing?
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Which area of telehealth would you be most excited to make use of? #YoungWEF
  • Virtual appointments
    30.3%
  • Remote health monitoring
    43.3%
  • Health record sharing
    20%
  • Other? Tell us below!
    6.4%
17,967 votesFinal results
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As your child spends a lot of time in their bedroom, it is important to minimize exposure to allergens. What measures do you take to give your child a good night's sleep? #WorldAllergyWeek
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Our #sleepsurvey results show that global adults get 6.9 hours of sleep per night on average. Approximately how many hours of sleep do you get per night? #WorldSleepDay
  • Less than 6 hours
    30.4%
  • 6-7 hours
    36.7%
  • 7-8 hours
    22.8%
  • More than 8 hours
    10.1%
33,518 votesFinal results
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Isn't it amazing how much our bodies experience throughout our lives? Our hearts are working hard 24/7 to pump blood through our bodies, beating around 100,000 times every single day... Celebrate your heart this #WorldHeartDay!
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According to our poll, respondents are most likely to miss a healthcare appointment by forgetting. AI is helping hospitals to reduce this, by predicting the best ways to remind us of our appointments. #YoungWEF #WEF19
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Would you be happy to store your personal health data electronically? #futurehealth
  • Yes - for convenience
    40.3%
  • Yes - it may help others
    19%
  • I'm not sure
    22.8%
  • No - it's not secure
    17.9%
23,239 votesFinal results
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Which innovation do you think will most improve quality of life for our #ageingpopulation?
  • Personal health tracking
    43.3%
  • Computer-aided diagnosis
    22%
  • Robot surgeons
    18.4%
  • Telemedicine
    16.3%
23,163 votesFinal results
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What is most important to you when it comes to oral care? #IFA2017
  • Fresh, clean breath
    51.9%
  • White teeth and smile
    27.7%
  • Healthy gums
    16.9%
  • Other (say it in a reply)
    3.5%
31,145 votesFinal results
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How do you take an active role in your medical care? #futurehealth
  • I do extra research
    39.6%
  • I track my patient portal
    14.6%
  • I don't, doc knows best
    36.9%
  • Other (tweet us!)
    9%
14,837 votesFinal results
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Looking for a challenge this holiday season? See how many differences you can spot between these scenes, and tell us below!
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Many believe a revolution in digital respiratory health is around the corner. Which advancement do you think will become most prevalent?
  • Symptom tracking via app
    40.5%
  • Lung modelling
    24.5%
  • Cloud based doctors
    23.7%
  • Other (tweet us!)
    11.2%
7,992 votesFinal results
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A healthy heart and circulation system starts with a balanced diet. What type of food do you eat to keep your heart healthy? #WorldHeartDay
  • Fruits & vegetables
    68.7%
  • Whole grains
    11%
  • Lean meat & fish
    15.7%
  • Other, share below!
    4.6%
15,686 votesFinal results
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Aside from the treatment itself, what do you think may be another important factor in oncology care?
  • Information communication
    35.2%
  • Involved decision making
    21.8%
  • Doctor/nurse positivity
    33.2%
  • Other, tweet us
    9.9%
13,267 votesFinal results
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What stops you from getting a good night's sleep most often?
  • Noise from outside
    21.9%
  • Children waking up
    8.4%
  • Stress/worry
    61%
  • Other, tweet us below!
    8.8%
23,896 votesFinal results
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What do you consider the biggest barrier to healthcare access in #emergingmarkets?
  • Poor infrastructure
    28.1%
  • High cost of care
    47.5%
  • Lack of qualified doctors
    13.6%
  • Unsanitary environments
    10.8%
23,830 votesFinal results
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True or False: Listening to music has been shown to help the production of breastmilk after 15 minutes. #WBW17
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Keeping daily salt intake below a certain level helps to reduce the risk of heart disease-do you know how many grams this is? #WorldHeartDay
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What’s your shaver style? #IFA2018
  • Full beard
    41.7%
  • Moustache only
    11.6%
  • Clean shaven
    38.3%
  • Other (tell us below!)
    8.5%
22,159 votesFinal results
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How do you monitor your sleep during the night? #IFA2017
  • Mobile app
    15.5%
  • Respiratory device
    2.8%
  • Smart watch
    7.3%
  • I don't monitor my sleep
    74.4%
21,216 votesFinal results
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