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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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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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Medical Schools Developing School-Specific Apps for Students

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Katie

Since I recently suggested 5 Must-Have Apps for Medical Students, I found this article to be intriguing. Apparently, medical schools are starting to create their own apps for students in their programs. The articles lists five reasons why medical schools are … 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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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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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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Microsoft’s HealthVault Now Going Mobile

Posted on June 8, 2011 by David

The full press release can be found here, and there are some great screen shots at this website, but here are my thoughts on the release. After essentially leading the early years of the computer age Microsoft appears to be … Continue reading →

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