Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Mobile Health Apps Are on the Rise: Tech News «

Mobile Health Apps Are on the Rise: Tech News «

Mobile Health Apps Are on the Rise: Tech News «

gigaom.com · Found via Nicole Kidd

Mobile health examines the behavioral changes that occur as new technologies advance our health care system worldwide. Quite often, these changes are due to an increasing proliferation of mobile health apps, from fitness and nutr... Edit

Sunday, October 3, 2010

The business of patient engagement: should consumers be regulated? « e-Patient Dave

The business of patient engagement: should consumers be regulated? « e-Patient Dave

e-Patient Dave opens an interesting discussion about patient engagement. What do you think?
Should industry support patient speaker's bureaus? If you have a chronic disease, how would you like to be engaged by industry? Would you attend an event that included a patient panel of speakers?

Thanks!

Sunnie

Friday, September 24, 2010

2010 mHealth Summit

This conference looks really great. Would love to attend....

The 2010 mHealth Summit is the key opportunity for leaders in government, private sector/industry, academia and not-for-profit organizations to share information and experiences related to the intersection of mobile technology, health research, and policy....


Sunday, June 27, 2010

How does the iPad work with google aps

At the apple store testing the iPad with google aps. Mixed results so far.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How the Performance of the U.S. Health Care System Compares Internationally, 2010 Update - The Commonwealth Fund

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How the Performance of the U.S. Health Care System Compares Internationally, 2010 Update - The Commonwealth Fund

Cincinnati, OH is doing something about the state of care in this City. The Tri-State REC and the Greater Cincinnati Health Collaborative are making a difference.

You can too. Join us at http://MyHealthCincinnati.ning.com to find out how!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

ScienceDaily: Smart solution: Researchers use smartphones to improve health of elderly diabetics in China

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Smart solution: Researchers use smartphones to improve health of elderly diabetics in China
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029162022.htm

Scientists have designed smartphone technology, which includes interactive games and easy-to-use logging features, especially for elderly Chinese diabetics.

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ScienceDaily: Cell Phones Manage Diabetes -- Epidemiologists Use Wireless Technology To Improve Blood Sugar Monitoring

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Cell Phones Manage Diabetes -- Epidemiologists Use Wireless Technology To Improve Blood Sugar Monitoring
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0902-cell_phones_manage_diabetes.htm#

Doctors provide Internet-enabled cell phones to diabetic patients in order to improve their health. Patients enter their blood sugar levels, food intake, physical activity information and more into the phone, which is programmed to provide encouraging messages and remind them to take new readings. Doctors can review the online database that holds this information. Bluetooth technology transmits signals wirelessly from a blood sugar monitor to the phone.

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NYTimes.com: Are Doctors Ready for Virtual Visits?

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HEALTH   | January 07, 2010
Doctor and Patient:  Are Doctors Ready for Virtual Visits?
By PAULINE W. CHEN, M.D.
Telemedicine has the potential to improve care, but many doctors fear it will jeopardize the doctor-patient bond.

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