Author: Mohamed Elawad
Top 15 free Android medical apps for healthcare professionals
Best Android medical apps for physicians
VA awards Agilex $16.1 million contract to develop mobile radiology viewing apps
$16.1 million dollar contract by VA to develop a mobile radiology viewing apps
Digital stethoscope enables remote real time assessment of heart and lung sounds
InTouchHealth has received FDA clearance for its CS app.
iPad app that measures estimated blood loss receives FDA approval
App that can be used in the OR to measure blood loss
3D-printed ultrasound cast design wins 2014 Golden A’Design Award
A trendy looking and functionally sound cast
Smoking cessation app received $250k grant to create an evidence based app
In a pilot study, Seattle-based 2Morrow Inc’s SmartQuit app demonstrated efficacy in a help people quit smoking. Often, the biggest challenge in getting someone to quit is not the chemical addiction – its the behavioral addiction. For that reason, smoking cessation may be an area where mobile technology is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact. With preliminary data in hand, 2Morrow Inc has received a $250,000 grant from the Washington Life Sciences Discovery Fund. Additionally, they have reached an exclusive licensing agreement with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
Researchers create saliva powered fuel cells
Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, and Penn State University recently published a paper in Nature Magazine showcasing their work on a saliva powered microbial fuel cell.
Pediatrics immunization app shows partnership between private and academic institutions
Kohl’s and the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s hospital have collaborated to create an app which allows parents to track their child’s’ healthcare records.
BlackBerry makes medical IT investment
Blackberry has invested an undisclosed amount in California based NanthHealth, a cloud-based medical IT provider. NanthHealth’s speciality is to connect medical devices to digitally share healthcare records.
Using an iPhone and augmented reality to teach medical students
Teaching medical students in a dynamic way by using augmented reality and an iPhone.
Lactate threshold monitor pairs with Garmin computers and watches
BSX Athletics has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Insight lactate threshold monitor.
Headband used to treat migraines receives FDA approval
Cefaly, a headband used in the treatment of migraines, has received FDA approval.
Moov fitness tracker helps you improve your workout
Moov utilizes 9-axis sensors and software algorithms to pinpoint the exact movements of your body
iPhone attachment allows doctors to view the front and back of an eye
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed two low cost adaptors that allow smartphones to capture high-resolution images of the front and back of an eye.
Power Sleep app donates your phone’s idle time toward powering cancer research
Samsung Austria and the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna have formed a collaboration to let users of Samsung smartphones donate their phone’s idle processor power to further scientific research on cures for diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease
Samsung and UC San Francisco will partner to accelerate the use of new health sensors
A partnership between Samsung Electronics and UC San Francisco has been announced to establish the UCSF-Samsung Center for Digital Health Innovation in order to accelerate the validation and commercialization of new sensors, algorithms, and digital health technologies for preventative health solutions.
Researchers develop Google Glass app that delivers instant analysis of point-of-care diagnostic tests
Researchers from UCLA’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have created a Google Glass application and server platform that lets Glass users perform instant, wireless diagnostic tests on a range of diseases and health conditions.
Epson’s version of Google Glass adds augmented reality and ability to keep your current glasses
Epson will soon release their Moverio BT-200 augmented reality smart glasses. The smart glasses cover the field of vision of the user and are capable of producing both 2D and 3D graphics.
Demonstration of Telcare’s cellular and cloud based glucometer
Telcare’s glucometer looks like a cellphone. It has a colored screen, is cellular enabled and takes blood samples with its own strips as any conventional glucometer would.
Researchers starting clinical trials of low cost holographic test that monitors diabetes
The smart holograms respond to the presence of certain compounds by changing color. They can be used to test blood, breath, urine, saliva or tear fluid for compounds such as glucose, alcohol, hormones, drugs or bacteria.
Wearable smart bands are to experience massive growth in 2014
Shipments of smart wearable brands, led by Samsung’s new smartwatch, are expected to see huge growth this year according to independent analyst Canalys.