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Blackberry

BlackBerry’s “Hail Mary” Pass for mHealth

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Katie

With the release of the Microsoft Surface, which might be the ideal tablet for hospitals, doctors have plenty of options when it comes to mobile devices. While it seemed like the former doctor choice, the Blackberry, was becoming obsolete among … Continue reading →

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The Patient’s Guide Reveals How iPhone Dominates Mobile Health Research

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Katie

Over a 2-year period, The Patient’s Guide compiled information concerning mobile engagement trends from over 12 million visitors. They were looking to see if there was a trend toward mobile computing for healthcare research versus traditional desktop computing, and how big … Continue reading →

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MyCrisisRecords Offers Peace of Mind In Emergency Situations

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Katie

It’s always nice to get feedback from readers, especially when they alert me to other apps. With some of my recent lists, I can’t always post all the great apps pertaining to a particular topic. While I try to do … Continue reading →

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Succeeding in the mHealth App Creation Frenzy — Make It Simple and Valuable

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Katie

Since we’re on the topic of making apps easier to use, I thought I’d comment on another article I read at Fierce Mobile Care. Mobile health apps are being created left and right. Some are successful, others are not. The … Continue reading →

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Runtastic Makes Tracking Exercise Easier and More Fun

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Katie

If none of the running apps from this post struck your fancy, here’s another great one to try out. Runtastic. It’s not just a run of the mill running app. It’s a running app on steroids. Their moto is “runtastic – … Continue reading →

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5 Must-Have Medical Apps for Medical Students

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Katie

I think it’s safe to say that the next generation of doctors won’t be shying away from using mHealth. However, before having the opportunity to use all the health technology out there in their own practices, there are a few … Continue reading →

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Better Sleep from a Smartphone

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Katie

Sleep. It’s overrated, right? Not so much. It’s truly amazing how the correct amount of sleep can do for a person…and somewhat shocking what the lack of can do. Sleep and a healthy life go hand in hand. I mean, … Continue reading →

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Losing Weight on the Go: Keep Food Diary Easier than Ever

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Katie

A study conducted in 2008 by Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research (KPCHR) discovered that keeping a food diary increases the amount of weight a person can lose. Dr. Jack Hollis, a researched at KPCHR, said concerning the study: The … Continue reading →

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$80 Android Phone Changing the Smartphone Market

Posted on August 26, 2011 by David

At first glance $80 for a smartphone doesn’t really seem like that amazing of a deal.  Especially when you consider that is has a smaller screen, less processing power, and fewer megapixels in the camera.  But, when you consider that … Continue reading →

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Amazon Offering Textbook Rental on the Kindle

Posted on July 20, 2011 by David

Unless you have exceptional athletic ability or wealthy parents, college is an extremely expensive adventure.  My large student loans that I will be paying on for the next decade or two can verify that if you have any doubt.  I … Continue reading →

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