The abundance of personal smartphones in southern African countries got University of Washington professor Sarah Gimbel thinking: What if these phones were used by front-line health workers—namely nurses—to collect and ...
Nov 21, 2018
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A new smartphone application developed at the University of Turku, Finland, can detect atrial fibrillation that causes strokes. Atrial fibrillation can now be detected without any extra equipment. The mobile application can ...
Mar 19, 2018
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A newly published study has shown that an individualized approach to nutritional ketosis (utilizing fat rather than glucose to fuel the body), combined with remote monitoring via a mobile application, could sustainably and ...
Feb 7, 2018
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The early signs of an episode of mania can be hard to detect, but people with bipolar disorder may soon get help from a smart and constant companion – their mobile phones.
Apr 12, 2017
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Have a dental emergency? Your smartphone may be able to help you avoid an unnecessary trip to the hospital.
Oct 27, 2016
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The cough is the single most common reason for a trip to the doctor, placing enormous strain on Australia's healthcare system, but a new mobile health tool being developed by The University of Queensland could ease pressure ...
Jul 22, 2015
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With more than one million 'health & fitness' mobile applications on the market - and very little research to indicate their effectiveness - how do you know which you can trust?
Feb 23, 2015
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The aim of a mobile application called Alicia, developed by the Calité Research group at the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche, is to help patients over 65 years with multiple pathologies to administer their own ...
Feb 6, 2015
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Texting may be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile applications.
Jan 29, 2015
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Walgreen is testing a new telemedicine service that lets patients see a doctor without leaving home or visiting any of the drugstore chain's clinics.
Dec 8, 2014
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