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Low cost cancer detection device for Android and Apple mobile devices developed at MSU

Aug 31, 2011 by
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MSU is working on bringing a low-cost, hand-held device called Gene-Z to nations with limited resources to help physicians detect and diagnose cancer.

Yale medical school switching to iPad curriculum, Harvard medical school creating custom apps

Aug 30, 2011 by
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Yale has joined the growing ranks of medical schools that are using the iPad as the primary medical education tool, while Harvard is creating custom apps for their medical students.

NOVA Series Proves Its Worth With Brain Pro iPad Anatomy App

Aug 30, 2011 by
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This application contains many successful features such as realistic images, selective layers, pin information, dynamic quiz function all in one app which ensures that it is certainly worth a look. Despite the fact that there is only one cross sectional slice per anatomical plane, the overall look and feel of the app is very professional and would be useful to a range of medical professionals, particularly those whose studies currently focus on the brain.

Consumer reports empowers patients with new Hospital Ratings app for iPhone & iPad

Aug 25, 2011 by
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Consumer reports has released a Hospital Rating app that helps patients choose a hospital with a plethora of data in an easy to consume fashion

Orthopedic cast, “Bones”, keeps track of physical therapy and muscle healing

Aug 25, 2011 by
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A dynamic orthopedic cast that keeps track of your physical therapy and muscle healing in real time — promising to improve fracture healing time.

mHealth Interoperability: What are Potential Legal Implications for Physician Adopters?

Aug 24, 2011 by
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The impact of mobile devices and recent technologies decreases malpractice claims by providing accurate, recordable information.

Social Media and Health Care: Why Add Another Task to a Busy Physician’s Day?

Aug 23, 2011 by
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Part 1 of a 2 part series discussing social media and its impact on health care.

Review of the much anticipated UpToDate iPhone app, arguably the most read medical reference tool

Aug 22, 2011 by
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A native iOS App for the popular UpToDate reference Comes to the iPhone. Check out the iMedicalApps review.

At the Mobile Health Congress, a new concept emerges – the “platform of platforms”

Aug 18, 2011 by
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The second emerging trend in the mobile health ecosystem that became clear at the 2011 Mobile Health World Congress was the idea of a “platform of platforms” (PoPs) business model.

A Doctor’s Review of the Android HTC Flyer as a Medical Tablet

Aug 16, 2011 by
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The HTC Flyer’s slowly growing Android App Marketplace and support for styluses makes it a reasonable choice for a medical tablet.

The best EKG apps for the iPhone

Aug 15, 2011 by
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iMedicalApps names the best EKG app – And the winner is QxMD’s ECG Guide!

One day soon your doctor will prescribe you a medical app

Aug 11, 2011 by
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Mark my words – the day is not far off when physicians will be prescribing patients Smartphone apps and wearable sensor devices just as routinely as they prescribe pharmaceuticals, physical therapy and other treatment options today.