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Instagram For Heart Attacks: iPhone App Speeds ECG Transmission To Hospital
SOURCE In the crucial early stages of a possible heart attack, EMTs on the scene now rely on slow and unreliable proprietary technology to transmit vital ECG data to physicians at a hospital for evaluation. But a new iPhone app using standard cell phone networks may help speed the process more »
Stanford engineers monitor heart health using paper-thin flexible ‘skin’
(ED: Be forewarned; the Holter monitor is heading to pasture; someday, we will look back at that bulky machine, which did its service nobly, and put it in the medical antiques sections, along with the practice of blood-letting and electroconvulsive therapy) SOURCE BY THOMAS SUMNER Engineers combine layers of flexible materials more »
The Power of Mobile to Improve Women’s Health
SOURCE Posted by Patty Mechael, Executive Director, mHealth Alliance on Thursday, May 9th 2013 During the month of May, IMPACT will be highlighting USAID’s work in Global Health. From May 1-10, we will be featuring the role that Science, Technology & Innovation plays in Global Health.Last month, I had the chance to visit more »
Study brings greater understanding of tumor growth mechanism
SOURCE May 17, 2013 A study led by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumour suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumours of the brain and nervous system. The study is more »
Is Angelina Jolie the New Digital Patient? See “My Medical Choice” from NYT
Loren Capelli (ED: This personal decision is a powerful one; not only because of the very difficult scenario, but because of the world-wide attention it has garnered. Angelina may be the first big real Genomics patient, that acts preventatively to avoid a fate that, most know, is quick and horrible: more »
A Breakthrough Cure for Leukemia?
SOURCE This week a group of scientists from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center published what may be a genuine breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer. The simple word “cancer” disguises what is really hundreds of diseases, most caused by genetic mutations that make a cell more »
Nearly 60% of physicians don’t use mobile technology for clinical purposes
SOURCE MAY 15, 2013 By: Brandon Glenn It looks like the mobile health technology revolution has a ways to go. A 613-physician survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 57% of physicians do not use mobile technology for clinical purposes, such as accessing electronic health records (EHRs), e-prescribing, or communicating with patients. What’s more, more »
New Case for the iPad measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen levels, blood sugar levels and more.
SOURCE HOUSTON – Quantum International Corp. (OTCBB: QUAN), a cutting-edge technology company, announced today that it has initiated the design phase of development on its revolutionary new MedCase accessory for the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad. The MedCase will be the second product developed by Quantum in partnership with A Plus more »
Free Medical app is a must-have for medical students starting clinical rotations
RealWorld Procedures SOURCE by Shannon McNamara, MD App Review Featured How well does this medical app serve as a mobile resource for medical students and residents learning basic medical procedures? Introduction All medical students and residents must learn several basic procedures. These procedures range from drawing blood and inserting IVs more »
A caring touch for healthcare: First Doc to use iPad
SOURCE May 9, 2013 Pioneering: Dr Henry Feldman of Harvard Medical School demonstrates the uses of iPad technology. The iPad and its apps open a multitude of doorways to information and entertainment for millions of users. They’ve also moved into highly specialised areas in business, engineering, education and, perhaps most more »
