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GreatCall launches new app to make medication management easy

GreatCall, Inc., a leader in wireless services that enable people to stay connected, safe and healthy, today announced the immediate availability of its first Android OS application, MedCoach—a new app designed to make medication management easy for everyone.

19 Dec 2011

WageWorks launches EZ Receipts to manage healthcare, dependent care spending accounts

WageWorks, Inc., a leading on-demand provider of tax-advantaged programs for consumer-directed health, commuter and other employee spending account benefits, is pleased to announce the launch of its new EZ Receipts mobile application for use by WageWorks' participants on their smartphones and other mobile devices.

31 Oct 2011

FDA grant to foster development of novel pediatric medical devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University and Saint Joseph's Translational Research Institute (SJTRI) a two-year, $1.8 million grant to foster the development of medical devices focused on the special needs of children.

13 Oct 2011

Ford researchers develop series of in-car health and wellness apps, services

Researchers at Ford have developed a series of in-car health and wellness apps and services aimed at monitoring people with chronic illnesses or medical disorders so they can manage their condition while on the go.

From Medtronic 10 Oct 2011

PHT releases first ePRO smartphone application

PHT Corporation, the global ePRO System innovator, continues to maximize high quality data monitoring for clinical trials with the release of the industry's first ePRO smartphone application.

27 Sep 2011

Innovative University of Surrey graduate start-up company wins Technology Strategy Board grant to drive NHS cost savings

Thoughtified Limited, a SETsquared start-up company created by graduates of the Department of Computing, University of Surrey has won a major grant from the Technology Strategy Board. The grant will enable the Surrey Research Park-based company to work in the development of a participatory sensing system that will improve the management of NHS patient records in remote patient treatment. The web and smartphone hybrid system will enable significant cost savings for the NHS, through improved utilisation of resources and reducing the inefficiencies that are typically incurred in the treatment of patients at home. The total finance raised for the project amounts to £94,000.

20 Sep 2011

NPF announces support for three new Parkinson's research projects

The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is proud to announce support for three new research projects which fulfill NPF's mission of improving the quality of care in Parkinson's disease.

19 Sep 2011

Cytta completes first client deployment of remote medical monitoring system

Cytta Corp is pleased to announce that we have now successfully completed the first client installation and deployment of our remote medical monitoring system. This installation enables the Company to commence a full scale roll out of its technology, concentrating initially on our clients consisting of payors and providers, such as: Health Plans, Managed Care Organizations, Health Delivery Organizations, Medical Groups and IPAs, located in the Southern California area.

12 Sep 2011

PHT announces availability of eDHP-18 QoL questionnaire on all ePRO collection modalities

PHT Corporation announced today the availability of the electronic version of the DHP-18 (Diabetes Health Profile) Quality of Life (QoL) questionnaire on all of its electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) collection modalities - smartphone, tablet and Web. PHT is the global pacesetter in PRO and ePRO solutions that maximize the collection of high-quality data from clinical trial patients to improve clinical trial efficiencies.

12 Sep 2011

Electronic monitoring systems, medical records could improve quality, save money

"Epidermal electronics" - a term coined by researchers who have produced prototype devices at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - may enable constant medical monitoring anywhere. The devices are part of a growing field, called mHealth, that uses mobile technologies. Simpler forms include smartphone apps for patient education or disease management.

7 Sep 2011

Sweat meter could alert diabetes patients about low blood sugar

Some diabetic patients receive no warning before they pass out from low blood sugar. A modern sweat meter could alert patients in time. Biathletes and ME patients might also benefit from the sweat meter.

31 Aug 2011

Clinical warning system that uses wireless sensors can track vital signs of at-risk patients

A clinical warning system that uses wireless sensors to track the vital signs of at-risk patients is undergoing a feasibility study at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

5 Aug 2011

APA to demonstrate three psychological science applications at 119th Annual Convention

The American Psychological Association plans to feature three public demonstrations of psychological science applications, including one that enables "seeing" with one's ears rather than eyes, at the organization's 119th Annual Convention here this week.

3 Aug 2011

AACN launches mobile-friendly access to the websites of AJCC, CCN

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) launches mobile-friendly access to the websites of its award-winning bimonthly journals, American Journal of Critical Care and Critical Care Nurse.

27 Jul 2011

FDA to monitor medical apps

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped in to regulate the rapidly expanding field of medical applications, or apps, for smart phones and other handheld devices. With the rise of the iPhone, Android and other mobile devices has come a flood of applications designed to help people stay healthy. Industry analysts estimate there are already more than 17,000 medical applications available, ranging from calorie counters to programs that let doctors view medical scans on their phones.

20 Jul 2011

FDA seeks input on proposed oversight approach for mobile medical apps

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is seeking input on its proposed oversight approach for certain mobile applications specific to medicine or health care called mobile medical applications that are designed for use on smartphones and other mobile computing devices.

20 Jul 2011

Valencell receives $5.5M in Series B venture investment

Valencell, an innovator in mobile health and fitness technology, announced today that it has received $5.5 million in Series B venture investment. The round was led by Best Buy Capital, the investment group of Best Buy Co., Inc., with participation from Series A investors TDF and True Ventures.

20 Jun 2011

IASLC releases interactive staging tool in thoracic oncology

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), the only global organization dedicated to the study of lung cancer, today announced the release of its Staging Atlas in Thoracic Oncology as a downloadable application for iPad, iPhone, Android or BlackBerry.

13 Jun 2011

Ford engineers develop car seat that can monitor driver's heartbeat

Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver's heartbeat, opening the door to a wealth of health, convenience and even life-saving potential.

24 May 2011

BD MAX Open System for molecular testing launched in Europe

BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD, today announced the European launch of the BD MAX™ Open System for molecular testing, which will enable laboratories to run both laboratory and BD- developed assays and offer enhanced testing services that elevate the standards of care at their institutions.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 6 May 2011