Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, and Trice Imaging, a mobile medical imaging business announces the results of their collaborative, 3G “Mobile Ultrasound Patrol” project.
Every day, around the world, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Of those deaths, 40 percent are due to injuries or conditions related to placenta complications. The only way of detecting abnormal placenta challenges is through an
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Report: Clinical Mobile Health Devices Expected to Surpass Consumer Devices
Clinical mobile health devices will soar past consumer-focused counterparts after a slow start due to regulatory approval barriers and slower integration into physicians' workflows, according to Lux Research. Driven by adoption of vital signs monitoring and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices, the mobile health (mHealth) market will grow eight-fold from $5.1 billion in 2013 to $41.8 billion by 2023.
For instance, clinical vital signs monitoring devices will grow from $372 million in 2013 to
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5 Biggest Barriers to Google Glass Adoption in Healthcare
Google Glass adoption in healthcare is promising, but also has its share of challenges to overcome. We examine the thoughts of Dr. Rafael Grossmann and Pristine’s Kyle Samani on the subject.
The little wearable optical computer that could, may be helping physicians and medical professionals see things a bit differently these days—but how Google Glass will seamlessly replace other devices to enhance clinical care has yet to come fully into focus. For even the device’s biggest enthusiasts say
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Verizon Unveils ‘Verizon Virtual Visits’ Via Smartphone, Tablet, PC
Verizon has today announced the immediate availability of Verizon Virtual Visits, which provides an easy, convenient and cost-effective way for patients to be seen remotely by a clinician for a cold, flu, sore throat or other simple, acute condition via video on their smartphone, tablet or computer.
Verizon's new solution is built to provide an enterprise-class platform for health systems, health plans and employers to meet the needs of their specific patient or member population base,
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Google Unveils Google Fit Open API Platform
Google has responded to Apple's HealthKit with the announcement of its new health and fitness platform called Google Fit at its annual I/O developers conference. The Open API platform will utilize sensors on mobile devices and wearables via Google's smartwatch to provide the consumer with a complete picture of their health and fitness.
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Apple iWatch Set to Launch This Fall Pending FDA Approval
The highly anticipated Apple iWatch is reportedly ready for launch; however, it is still awaiting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Chinese Media reports. Currently, the device is rumored to be shelved pending approval from the FDA certifying the iWatch as medical equipment due to its biometric sensors for heart rate, blood pressure and glucose level tracking features. While the FDA is ensuring the iWatch meets the FDA requirements, Apple is seeking patents
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The Evolving Landscape of Medical Apps in Healthcare
Mitchell Posada, VP of Marketing at Pathfinder Software discusses the evolving landscape of medical apps in healthcare.
Handheld medical apps are changing the healthcare landscape. While medical devices with embedded software have been around for over two decades, the advent of smartphones with touch screens, smart Bluetooth technologies and internet connectivity has brought about a tsunami of apps designed for every purpose, from monitoring body temperature to measuring heart
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New Mobile Health App Screens A Child’s Eyes for Amblyopia
Next month, Gobiquity Mobile Health will introduce their flagship innovation, GoCheck Kids™, the world’s first and only pediatric photoscreening mobile health app used to screen a child’s eyes for risk factors that could lead to vision loss. Using the GoCheck Kids app, the doctor takes high-resolution photographs of the patient’s eyes, which are then automatically screened for refractive risk factors for amblyopia. The pediatrician can then determine whether to refer the patient to an eye care
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AirStrip Appoints Orlando Portale Chairman of Innovation Advisory Board
AirStrip®, provider of mobile healthcare solutions for driving clinical transformation, today announced the formation of the AirStrip Innovation Advisory Board to be chaired by nationally recognized healthcare innovator Orlando Portale.
“AirStrip is recognized for a history of disruptive innovations, and with Orlando Portale at the helm of the Innovation Advisory Board, we will take a further leap forward. He will help us drive an expanded AirStrip ONE solution that includes connecting with and
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Will Apple’s HealthKit Turn the Grays of HIPAA Compliance into Black and White?
Will Apple’s HealthKit turn the grays of HIPAA compliance into black and white? If one thing is clear, it’s that HIPAA compliance is not. But the potential for that to change is upon us. Catalyze’s cofounder Dr. Travis Good explains.
To adhere or not to adhere, that’s the question for today’s health-tech developer when it comes to HIPAA compliance. Shakespearean flair aside, addressing HIPAA has been predominately about marketing position. But with the unveiling of Apple’s HealthKit,
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