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Wearable sensor by Affectiva can measure anxiety and is helping autism research

Oct 28, 2011 by
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Affectiva has developed a wearable, wireless sensor capable of detecting subtle changes in users emotion, including stress and excitement levels, by measuring electro-dermal activity (EDA).

MyVoice Communication Aid is a simple and robust iPhone app for patients with speech difficulties

May 10, 2011 by
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A review of an outstanding new app for patients with speech difficulties. MyVoice allows patients to input customized phrases that are read out by the app, helping them to communication with others.

Steve Jobs comments on iPad use by special needs children while insurers still refusing to reimburse for cheaper product

Oct 15, 2010 by
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Steve Jobs comments on iPad use by special needs children while insurers still refusing to reimburse for cheaper product

Insurance Companies Resist Taking Advantage of Cheaper iPhone Medical Technology, Paying Thousands More

Sep 15, 2009 by
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As medical technology improves, common sense dictates it will become more innovative and sometimes even cheaper. Medical applications on a portable device are not new, remember the old school Palm PDA? It was a must have for physicians and medical students. Just the other day I saw an attending pull out one of those old bricks. Other than the platform, the biggest difference between those Palm medical apps and the iPhone medical apps are the developers. The barrier of entry [Read more]