Katie Matlack at the Software Device blog sketches out (literally) three iPhone/iPad medical devices she’d like to see: a disease risk calculator (to bring together biomarkers on disease potential), a spirometer (for measuring breathing ability) and a 10-electrode ‘real thing’ electrocardiogram… Read moreSmartphone medical devices we'd like to see
This article features the impact that mobile devices–smartphones and tablets–are having in the clinical workplace: managing communication and workflow (Voalte cited); training and information lookup (to stay on top of exploding data volume*); apps for doctors and hospitals (Greater NY… Read moreThe not-very-sexy side of mHealth
Electric bandages may be in our future. The US Army Medical Research and Material Command is testing a polyester cloth wound dressing with zinc and silver microdots which, when moisture is present, create micro-currents that emulate (according to the manufacturer)… Read moreBio-electric wound dressings in US Army test
Recent word has been that the FDA is really going to listen to the industry, and be kinder and gentler on smartphone medical apps [TA 25 Aug 11]/ Not according to Joel White, executive director of the Health IT Now… Read moreFDA throwing a monkey wrench into telehealth? (US)
The Rite Aid drugstore chain – OptumHealth partnership is trialling perhaps the ultimate in ‘doc-in-a-box’, replacing the retail clinic visit with a virtual one via an interactive in-store kiosk. This version of the Rite Aid NowClinic is available at nine… Read moreSkip the retail clinic, go online–fine with Rite Aid
Qualcomm’s bets on wireless health are multiplying, with AirStrip Technologies receiving not only a strategic investment (amount undisclosed) from Qualcomm Life Fund, but in return a bit of a redirect. AirStrip has been best known for its software which sends… Read moreAirStrip gains investment, monitoring tech integration with Qualcomm
Portugal Telecom has teamed up with the UMP charity to offer 1000 telecare installations for older people. Portugal Telecom provides telecare equipment. Full release: PT oferece 1000 equipamentos de teleassistência a idosos em situação de isolamento.
Great summary of the current telehealth situation in the UK by Ivan McConnell of PA Consulting, supplemented by comment by Mike Clark. Why the NHS must embrace telehealth on a larger scale The Guardian.
A team led by Professor Bruce MacDonald at the University of Auckland in New Zealand has been working to create a corp of medical robots – Healthbots – to accompany people at home and to guide them through self-monitoring tasks…. Read moreHealthbots interview: Professor Bruce MacDonald (New Zealand)
We’ve not noted MyFlare before, but here’s a good excuse – the launch of the emergency response app for iPhone and Android smartphones, now in Spanish. What does the app do? calls 911 or the user’s designated non-911 emergency contact… Read moreMyFlare launches moblie PERS app in Spanish
