From the fairly ‘gee whiz’ Armed with Science: the Defense Center for Excellence in Psychological Health (DCoE) has developed an iPhone app called iBreathe to train young soldiers, including veterans, in proper diaphragmatic breathing. ‘iBreathe will provide video-based instruction that explains the… Read moreiBreathe, iDe-stress
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this week issued final guidelines which will determine how doctors, hospitals and other medical care facilities can qualify for reimbursements under ARRA (federal stimulus funding) by adopting EHRs over the next four… Read moreHHS publishes final EHR 'meaningful use' guidelines (US)
Two new programs test the premise that smartphones with web access, coupled with reduced monthly rates as long as the patients are in the program, will be effective in helping urban, low-income people better manage their diabetes. In Washington, D.C., George Washington and… Read moreUsing mHealth to manage diabetes of inner-city residents
The New York Times has jumped into the robotic fray with a fairly sympathetic (and touching) look at the PARO ‘harp seal’ robot, along with a ’emotion’ sensor based text messaging program for drug addicts, Autom (the 15″ high diet coach… Read moreAnother view on PARO and robots
Back on 7 July we noted that Skype was sponsoring the mHealth Summit in Washington, D.C. Mobihealthnews has followed up with an interview with their marketing director for the mobile business unit and the answer is…yes they are interested in… Read moreSkype's tiptoeing around healthcare, part 2
