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Can Virtual Reality Replace Anatomy Lab in Med School?
Caio, cadavers! CWRU begins 32-student trial of award-wining virtual reality HoloAnatomy lab
Best New Medical Apps of the Week
Hundreds of new medical apps hit the app stores every November. We’ve sorted through them to pick the top medical apps for this week. You can find our previous app picks here. AlzDxRx The AlzDxRx app was created by the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation to help providers screen for the behavioral symptoms associated […]
FDA clears Carrot’s smartphone paired carbon monoxide breath sensor for smoking cessation
California-based medical health company Carrot Inc. recently announced that its Carbon Monoxide Breath Sensor System (COBSS) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with 501(k) clearance for over-the-counter use.
Best New Medical Apps of the Week: Diabetes tracker for patients, ALS app, and more
The best new medical apps of the week include a new diabetes app, an app covering ALS, and a new HIV/HCV reference app
These companies are joining FDA digital health pre-certification program
Apple, Verily, and Samsung are among the companies joining FDA program that aims to get digital health products to market faster.
Study evaluates a new telerobotic ultrasound system for remote sonography
A recent feasibility test on a new telerobotic ultrasound system at the University of Saskatchewan has shown promising results.
Best New Medical Apps of the Week
This week’s list includes medical apps for calculating insulin dosing, helping clinicians manage renal disease, and radiology education.
Using virtual reality to help patients at the end of life
Institutions around the world are testing the use of virtual reality to help patients at the end of life.
Study evaluates impact of text messaging on medication adherence for patients with mental health conditions
The Mobile.Net study, with 1,000+ patients, tested text messaging to support medication adherence in patients with mental health conditions.
Banner Health is bringing virtual reality into the delivery room
A Phoenix-area hospital, Banner Health University, is launching a pilot program for using virtual reality in the delivery room.
Release of popular Netflix show associated with rise in suicide-related Google searches
According to a recent study, suicide related searches on Google spiked after the release of 13 Reasons Why, a Netflix show about suicide.
Using a “Smart Socket” to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Amputations
The SmartPuck is an intelligent, iPhone-connect socket vacuum options for lower limb joint sockets in artificial limbs.
Using Virtual Reality to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Teens
The Blurred Minds app takes users into a virtual reality house party, helping them learn about making responsible choices.
Unfolding DNA using Virtual Reality to Cure Diseases
The Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition is featuring an innovative take on virtual reality (VR) this year – using VR to study the elaborate structure of the genome. Designed through a collaboration between the University of London and Universita di Napoli, the project’s stated goal is to better under underlying genetic causes leading to […]
AliveCor studies show value for atrial fibrillation screening
Researchers from several universities presented results of studies using Kardia Mobile for atrial fibrillation screening
Using a Dose of a Virtual Reality in the Operating Room for Sedation
Australian researchers recently published the results of a study looking at use of virtual reality to aide sedation during procedures.
UK Hospital is Brightening Hospital Stays through Virtual Reality Rehabilitation
University of Birmingham developers have created a virtual reality cycling experience to deliver physical therapy to ICU patients.
3D Printing Prosthetics: Further Evidence for Computer-Aided Design in Rehabilitation
A recent study compared prosthetics made with traditional casting to 3D printed prosthetics made using scans of patients’ limbs.
Best New Medical Apps of the Week: Atrial fibrillation app for patients, J&J wellness app, and palliative care app
This week’s list includes a new medical app for patients with atrial fibrillation, an app to support palliative care, and a new oncology app.
University of Maryland Shock Trauma is integrating Microsoft Hololens and augmented reality into clinical practice
Clinicians from UMD Shock Trauma are working with the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies to integrate augmented reality into practice and education.