Doctors and patients agree that mobile apps are good for our health
The Research Now study among 500 healthcare professionals and 1,000 health app users in the U.S. looked into the use of mobile health apps.
Gauss Surgical’s Triton Canister app gets the FDA 510(k) clearance
The system can accurately estimate blood loss in blood bearing canisters, giving clinicians a better picture of overall surgical blood loss.
Atari Fit now available for iOS and Android devices
Gamifies more than 100 exercises and 30+ workout plans while motivating and players to unlock classic Atari games, and earn Walgreens Balance Rewards points.
Babyscripts app scores a deal with RHJN
The application, which can only be obtained by prescription, is intended to extend prenatal care beyond the four walls of the clinic.
This app can prevent suicides
Suicide Safe is available for iOS and Android devices, giving health care providers questions to determine if a patient is at risk.
AliveCor’s app can now tell when ECG recording is normal
The feature provides added peace of mind allowing patients to go about their regular daily activities knowing that no abnormalities were detected in their ECG.
5 examples of Apple ResearchKit usage
When Apple announced ResearchKit, it said that world-class institutions have agreed to develop apps for studies on various diseases and chronic conditions.
Apple ResearchKit wants to revolutionize medical studies
The open source software framework is made for medical and health research to help doctors and scientists gather data more accurately using iPhone apps.
SocialWellth secures $7.5M to bring mHealth app stores to providers
The company will use the funds to increase its digital health R&D and integrate Happtique, the app certification business it acquired last year.
FDA’s first mHealth app is looking to tackle drug shortages
Available as a free download, the application enables users to quickly identify drug shortages, resolved shortages, and discontinuations of drug products.