iPads turning into professional tool for doctors
Since gadget-happy doctors got their hands on the iPad last year, many have turned it from a toy into a professional tool.
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Ford wants to expand health application for Sync
Ford eyes to expand its Sync technology beyond entertainment and hands-free cell phone use to enable people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses to monitor themselves and take preventive action if needed.
Costs become a focus for mobile health apps
Everyday across the U.S., tens of thousands of patients in the Veterans Administration health system start their day by answering questions about how they feel.
Harvard students to launch mHealth
San Francisco-based mobile health and Health 2.0 incubator, Rock Health, that aims to provide healthcare expertise, development resources and eventually funding to winning ideas.
Apple iPad Could Drive Mobile Health Market
The launch of Apple’s iPad 2 has the potential to promote further mobile health advancements at hospitals and other health care facilities.
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Emotional Health Monitoring Smart Phone App Released
The US Department of Defense has released a free smart phone mobile application, T2 Mood Tracker, which will enable military service members and veterans track their emotional health after deployments.
Feds make smart phone health apps available
The Health Resources and Services Administration has made available for free a mobile version of its “Find a Health Center” application for iPhones through iTunes. The online version of the health center locator can be accessed at HRSA’s website.
Each day, an average of 3,200 people use the app to find healthcare services at HRSA supported community health centers, HRSA Administrator Mary Wakefield said in an announcement.
pinkWhale healthcare introduces diagnostics services at doorstep
pinkWhale Healthcare Services, announced today, that residents in select metros can now avail diagnostic services like getting blood and urine tests done, from the convenience of their homes.
Smile Foundation launches first mobile healthcare van for Rajasthan
Smile on Wheels, a community based self-sustainable heath delivery model will operate in Jaipur in association with Shikshit Rojgar Kendra Prabandhak Samiti (SRKPS) a non-government voluntary organisation engaged in developing sustainable programmes for the marginalised section especially women and children.
United Nations Publications Go Mobile
The United Nations announced the release of United Nations e-book applications for the iPhone and the iPad, as well as e-books for Amazon
Now tele-medicine service through mobiles bring ECG report at doctors fingertips
Medicine and Mobile technology come together in the BlackBerry phones now. In what can be termed as a breakthrough in mobile technology. ECG reports can be accessed on the BlackBerry through Vodafone network.
Kerala introduces SMS for better health
Addressing to healthcare in Kerala is just a SMS away, now. According to Dr Rathan U Kelkar, Director, Kerala State Information Technology Mission (KSITM), the state has introduced Dr SMS, which is a free service that makes health facilities, available to people through the use of mobile. KSITM is an autonomous body which implements e-governance projects for the state government.
