Mobile health devices in exam rooms don’t bother patients

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Doctors had been concerned that using these gadgets would bring about fears for personal privacy. For some time now, doctors have had their worries about using technology in order to keep electronic medical records, but it appears as though patents do not feel that same barrier about using mobile health devices and techniques in exam rooms. A new survey conducted by Nuance has revealed that patients welcome the use of mobile gadgets. Among the reasons that the voice recognition tech company behind the survey found that patients found mobile health…

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mHealth is a top focus at CES 2014

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This year, the Consumer Electronics Show has a considerable focus on mobile health apps and tech. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has now started and it has already become clear that there has been a considerable shift in the focus of technology trends, particularly when it comes to mobile, as there are a number a new growth markets being introduced to the mainstream, such as mhealth, medical technology, and mobile health applications. Much of this has to do with wearable gadgets that consumers can use for fitness, among other purposes.…

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Mhealth app being tested by Walgreens in Chicago and Denver

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Pilot program at Take Care clinics is allowing patients to use iTriage to schedule appointments. The Walgreens Take Care Health Systems is using an mhealth app that will allow patients with smartphones to use these devices to schedule appointments at any of their retail clinics in Chicago and Denver. This trial program has drawn the attention of the entire healthcare industry. In order to take advantage of the service, users of Android devices and iPhones must download the free iTriage application. So far, there have been approximately six million downloads…

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M-health receives a significant boost from AppLink from Ford Sync

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This allergy alert application allows motorists to check the risk of seasonal allergies en route. Ford Motor Company has just unveiled its latest AppLink m-health feature in partnership with IMS Health’s Allergy Alert app, which is designed to provide drivers with a safe and convenient way to look into the types of allergens that are in the air in the areas they intend to travel. This helps gauge the potential for stuffed and runny noses, sneezing, and watery eyes. Whatever the seasonal or environmental allergy symptoms that are experienced, motorists…

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iMPak launches new NFC-enabled health device

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Joint venture aims to help those with medical conditions with new device Meridian Health, a health care system based in New Jersey, has announced that its joint venture, iMPak Health, has developed a new affordable health device for consumers. The joint venture has created a mobile device that incorporates NFC technology as a way to provide users with pertinent information concerning their health. iMPak believes that the device will be useful for those that have heart conditions or those that may be at risk of developing heart conditions. NFC-enabled device…

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