Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Got acne? There's an App for that
Acne sufferers around the world are using an iPhone app created at Northwestern University to learn how certain foods affect their skin conditions.
Apr 1, 2014
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News tagged with iphone
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mass participation experiment reveals how to create the perfect dream
Today psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman from the University of Hertfordshire announces the results of a two-year study into dream control. The experiment shows that it is now possible for people to create their perfect ...
Mar 27, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We've got the iPhone habit, so what's it doing to our brains?
I knew I had a problem when, in the five seconds before the lift arrived, I found myself checking newsfeeds on my iPhone.
Jan 8, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Researchers use smart phone photography to diagnose eye disease
Retinal (or fundus) photography is an essential part of any ophthalmology practice. Commercial fundus cameras can cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, making the technology out of reach for smaller ophthalmic practices ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Health
FDA lays out rules for some smartphone health apps (Update)
Food and Drug Administration officials say they will begin regulating a new wave of applications and gadgets that work with smartphones to take medical readings and help users monitor their health.
Sep 23, 2013
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Cardiology
iPhone device detects heart rhythm problem that can cause stroke
A special iPhone case and app can be used to quickly and cheaply detect heart rhythm problems and prevent strokes, according to University of Sydney research presented at the Australia and New Zealand Cardiac Society conference ...
Aug 9, 2013
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Health
Glued to your cell phone? Research suggests it may reduce your physical activity and fitness
Today's smartphones allow for increased opportunities for activities traditionally defined as sedentary behaviors, such as surfing the internet, emailing and playing video games. However, researchers Jacob Barkley and Andrew ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Health
Dramatic rise in hearing aid app downloads
Almost 190 people per day are downloading a mobile app that turns an iPhone into a hearing aid, making it the most downloaded medical app in some countries.
Jun 28, 2013
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Health
Most doctors feel they are under-using mobile apps
(HealthDay)—Most physicians feel they are not maximizing use of mobile applications, and would utilize additional electronic health record (EHR) functionalities if they were available, according to poll conducted by Black ...
Jun 11, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Pocket doctor helps detect skin cancers
(Medical Xpress)—A clever optical device that turns the ordinary iPhone into a personal skin scanner is set to turn cancer detection on its head.
Apr 18, 2013
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