The connection these applications provide make it possible for clinical peer conversation to occur more easily. Mobile health apps and devices have been exploding in development, testing and even use over the last year and the World Health Organization has now included it within the broader category of eHealth. Just as consumers have been using gadgets and apps to track their own health and fitness, doctors see benefits, too. These mobile health platforms are now starting to open up the doors for collaborations within the medical community, including among doctors,…
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New research shows mobile health adoption is high in Hispanic communities
A new PwC study has shown that this ethnic group contains a large number of pioneers in this form of care. The Health Research Institute (HRI) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has now released the results of a recent study in which it determined that when it comes to mobile health adoption, the Hispanic community is highly involved. In fact, there are more people using mhealth in that ethnic group than in most others. The Hispanic community appears to be leading the way in mobile health, which is an area in which…
Read MoreMobile health and fitness tracking from ShareFit goes beyond wearables
Despite the popularity of wearables and pedometers, complete programs can offer more for weight loss and maintenance. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy BMI isn’t as easy as losing keys or even your mind, but when mobile health and fitness tools are incorporated into the mix – as in the case of ShareFit.com – dieters have a far better chance at understanding their personal habits and achieving their health goals. ShareFit has ensured that the entire program is tablet and smartphone friendly as well as PC accessible. By doing this,…
Read MoreEuropean market for mobile health led by Denmark
The mhealth marketplace is growing all over the world, but at the moment, some nations lead over others. A report that has recently been released by Research2Guidance has shown that the mobile health market is going to be continuing a considerable expansion and growth worldwide over the next several years. In fact, by 2019, the firm predicts that this marketplace will have reached a substantial $32 billion. While the United States has been an important leader in the adoption of mobile health, in Europe, Denmark has proven to be the…
Read MoreMobile health tech drops readmission numbers at hospitals
The results of a new study have shown that mhealth can help patients to adhere to their prescriptions and therapies. Recent research will have its details presented on May 7 at the 2015 Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit, and will show that mobile health tools could help patients to be able to better stick to the use of the medications that they have been prescribed and the to the therapies that have been recommended for them. This means that mhealth tools could potentially help to correct one of the most vital…
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