Innovative Technologies � Mobile Medical Apps Are Improving Healthcare
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Mobile technology has dramatically impacted the way our society functions. Smartphones and tablets have not only transformed the way we communicate, but also have empowered us by placing a wealth of information at our fingertips. These innovations are carrying over to the healthcare industry, where modern advancements in mobile technology are changing the nature of medical treatment and preventive medicine. Patients can now obtain test results and track appointments on their mobile devices, while physicians can access medical records virtually anywhere, make assessments via video chat services, and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and patients.
The use of mobile technology in healthcare is not limited to the remote access of patient records, however. To illustrate, a patient who suffers from a chronic condition often must receive treatment as part of his or her daily life. Doctors and caregivers can become frustrated with such patients who �forget� to take their medications. Today�s ubiquitous mobile devices provide a new means to deliver healthcare reminders and entice a patient to take charge of his or her own well-being in a way that�s not only easy and convenient, but also perhaps even fun. And it doesn�t end there: these devices have the potential to do much, much more.
mySugr
The mySugr app was developed by a group of diabetics to help them and other diabetics log and keep readily available important data about their health. Patients can record a host of diabetes-related information, including blood sugar level, quantity of insulin, degree of physical activity, amount of carbohydrates consumed, and mood. The app incorporates gaming techniques to provide an overview of the average blood sugar level and display the blood glucose curve graphically, which allow a patient to analyze the results of his or her therapy � almost anytime and anywhere � and adapt it accordingly.
BurnMed
The BurnMed app was inspired by a gas tanker explosion that severely burned many people. Local healthcare facilities were overwhelmed by the influx of patients and, as a result, some did not receive proper treatment upon arrival. This app, which can be used by laypersons and practicing clinicians alike, provides comprehensive training on burn management through which the user draws the burned areas of the body onto a 3D anatomical figure. Using that information, the app calculates the total body surface area burned and the fluid resuscitation requirements, and then summarizes the essential steps of initial burn management.
DoctorMole
The DoctorMole app utilizes the camera feature on a phone or tablet to take photos of skin moles and then assesses them for possible malignancy using an algorithm that incorporates the asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolution approach (commonly referred to as the �ABCDE rule of skin cancer�). The developers caution that this app should not be used in clinical practice or by patients for self-assessment; however, it provides an intriguing and exciting glimpse into the potential of augmented reality for future healthcare apps.
vCath
The vCath app is designed to teach neurosurgical trainees the art of positioning and inserting a catheter into a human brain. Procedures are carried out on virtual 3D patients, so there is no risk of harm. This app introduces groundbreaking possibilities for the use of mobile technology as a training tool in the medical field.
Innovative mobile technologies such as these, which continue to evolve, can vastly improve communication, medical record-keeping, and the overall convenience and speed of patient care, and hospitals, medical professionals, and patients are responding with enthusiasm. As smartphones and tablets become more and more powerful and commonplace, along with this trend comes the potential to shape the future of healthcare.
About The Author: John Soland is an experienced writer who offers advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to innovative technologies. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/laser-spine-institute-partners-with-marodyne-medical-to-offer-the-latest-in-low-intensity-vibration-science-2013-02-19
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Mobile technology has dramatically impacted the way our society functions. Smartphones and tablets have not only transformed the way we communicate, but also have empowered us by placing a wealth of information at our fingertips. These innovations are carrying over to the healthcare industry, where modern advancements in mobile technology are changing the nature of medical treatment and preventive medicine. Patients can now obtain test results and track appointments on their mobile devices, while physicians can access medical records virtually anywhere, make assessments via video chat services, and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and patients.
The use of mobile technology in healthcare is not limited to the remote access of patient records, however. To illustrate, a patient who suffers from a chronic condition often must receive treatment as part of his or her daily life. Doctors and caregivers can become frustrated with such patients who �forget� to take their medications. Today�s ubiquitous mobile devices provide a new means to deliver healthcare reminders and entice a patient to take charge of his or her own well-being in a way that�s not only easy and convenient, but also perhaps even fun. And it doesn�t end there: these devices have the potential to do much, much more.
mySugr
The mySugr app was developed by a group of diabetics to help them and other diabetics log and keep readily available important data about their health. Patients can record a host of diabetes-related information, including blood sugar level, quantity of insulin, degree of physical activity, amount of carbohydrates consumed, and mood. The app incorporates gaming techniques to provide an overview of the average blood sugar level and display the blood glucose curve graphically, which allow a patient to analyze the results of his or her therapy � almost anytime and anywhere � and adapt it accordingly.
BurnMed
The BurnMed app was inspired by a gas tanker explosion that severely burned many people. Local healthcare facilities were overwhelmed by the influx of patients and, as a result, some did not receive proper treatment upon arrival. This app, which can be used by laypersons and practicing clinicians alike, provides comprehensive training on burn management through which the user draws the burned areas of the body onto a 3D anatomical figure. Using that information, the app calculates the total body surface area burned and the fluid resuscitation requirements, and then summarizes the essential steps of initial burn management.
DoctorMole
The DoctorMole app utilizes the camera feature on a phone or tablet to take photos of skin moles and then assesses them for possible malignancy using an algorithm that incorporates the asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolution approach (commonly referred to as the �ABCDE rule of skin cancer�). The developers caution that this app should not be used in clinical practice or by patients for self-assessment; however, it provides an intriguing and exciting glimpse into the potential of augmented reality for future healthcare apps.
vCath
The vCath app is designed to teach neurosurgical trainees the art of positioning and inserting a catheter into a human brain. Procedures are carried out on virtual 3D patients, so there is no risk of harm. This app introduces groundbreaking possibilities for the use of mobile technology as a training tool in the medical field.
Innovative mobile technologies such as these, which continue to evolve, can vastly improve communication, medical record-keeping, and the overall convenience and speed of patient care, and hospitals, medical professionals, and patients are responding with enthusiasm. As smartphones and tablets become more and more powerful and commonplace, along with this trend comes the potential to shape the future of healthcare.
About The Author: John Soland is an experienced writer who offers advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to innovative technologies. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/laser-spine-institute-partners-with-marodyne-medical-to-offer-the-latest-in-low-intensity-vibration-science-2013-02-19
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