The majority of the top blood pressure apps in Google Play are junk apps & some could even put patients at risk.
Tag: Safety
Child Protector app is an outstanding resource for child abuse screening
A free medical app from reputable sources, the Child Protector app is an important resource.
Alert app alerts patients’ friends & family to dangerous blood glucose readings
Alert uses blood sugar readings recorded through HealthKit to alert friends & family when a dangerously high or low level is detected.
NHS Health Apps Library closing amid questions about app security & quality: what can we learn?
After a troubled two years, the UK’s National Health Service is closing its Health Apps Library. What can we learn from that experience?
Bipolar disorder apps fall far short on safety & evidence-based practices
A new study looked at the quality of bipolar disorder apps and came away with concerning findings.
