Apps

Major healthcare companies have started lining up to announce their commitment to what could easily be the next most popular wearable device in the world.

The application uses passive sensor readings from smartphones, external data sources, and user input to help patients better understand their condition.

The capability, which is critical in trauma situations, allows patients and care providers to upload medical pictures and securely share them with physicians.

The program will help women identify, understand, and address specific underlying health factors that may be limiting their natural fertility.

Created by researchers at the University of Michigan, Genes for Good enables participants to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors.

One of the apps, Hospital Tech, tunes into a hospital's record system to give nurses real-time access to patient requests, safety alerts and lab status.

Although it runs inside the browser, the application has all of the features doctors have learned to expect from the mobile application.

Engage complements existing patient portals and meets Meaningful Use requirements including for patients to View, Download, and Transmit healthcare data.

Data from these devices will integrate into a consumer's personal health record via healow.com and healow mobile app, and be available to a care provider.

MyHealthPal has secured an initial seed funding of £500,000 from private and institutional investors, and launched a trial with NY's Mount Sinai Hospital.