Apps

In comparison, distribution through other channels, such as via doctors, hospitals or pharmacies are increasingly seen to be weaker channels.

The idea is to enable patients and doctors with seamless access to medical records directly through the Circle Medical app.

Researchers at University of Toronto also examined the cyber-security of fitness tracking devices, and have found room for improvements.

The app makes it easy for patients to track their symptoms, sodium intake, vital sign, moods, and sync with other apps and devices like Fitbit and Jawbone.

The company will invest its resources into other more wide-reaching, mapping projects, and is providing resources to help users export their data.

The two companies are also teaming-up to create new technology that would facilitate coordinated patient care among LifeBridge Health providers.

The working group will develop guidelines, expected to be published at the end this year, to help different stakeholders assess the quality of data.

Using the app, patients can pay their medical bills, manage prescriptions, schedule appointments, and conduct video visits with Stanford physicians.

Scientists from the University of Manchester are looking to discover whether certain weather conditions cause actual pain for people with chronic complaints.

The tablet app, called MyICU, facilitates information sharing amongst the ICU team, patient and family, making sure everyone is on the same page.