Will Telehealth’s Popularity Last Past COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed several processes in medicine, but perhaps the biggest was moving from in-person doctor appointments to conducting them over a video call. Telehealth has been great for many patients and physicians across the world, but it still comes with its own set of challenges. With that said, many people are wondering […]
Apple’s New Watch Measures Your Blood Oxygen – Here’s What You Should Know
If you’re in the market for a smartwatch, you will notice that the newest feature across Fitbit and Apple devices is the blood oxygen saturation measurement. This metric helps your doctor get a confirmation that your heart and lungs are working at full and normal capacity. The pulse oximetry measurement is a timely addition to […]
Our Favorite Takeaways from AppCon 2020
What a whirlwind the last few weeks have been! This year’s AppCon, the App Economy Conference just wrapped up. While past AppCon events took place in Washington, D.C., 2020’s conference went completely digital. Fortunately, this change in the medium didn’t stop attending mobile app developers and tech innovators from opening a meaningful dialogue with political […]
How IoT Is Accelerating Innovation for Home Health Devices
At-home patient care has made great strides in the past decade, with the advancement of technology in IV infusion pumps, CPAP machines, and asthma inhalers. Unfortunately, because patients often misuse or underuse their at-home medical devices, providers often see poorer outcomes for their patients when compared to those who regularly use their home-based medical devices. […]
Why COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Mobile Apps Failed In the U.S.
When the pandemic first started, Jodie Pond, the health director of Teton County in Wyoming, hatched up a plan with Silicon Valley developers to create a health mobile app that would transform the highly-manual process of contact-tracing into something more automatic. With Teton County bordering Yellowstone National Park and housing 25,000 residents spread across an […]
Give Your Mind a Break: 6 Mental Health Apps We Love
We’re not going to pull any punches: The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough. Ideally, we’ve all used this time and the accompanying stay-at-home orders to reflect, stay healthy, and put in some self-improvement hours. But in reality, these turbulent times have made it easier for many people to fall into a rut. And can anyone blame […]
5 Health Tech Trends Accelerated by COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is accelerating technological innovation across a multitude of fields, and healthcare is no exception. Because we are working against the clock for a solution to this pandemic, it’s the right time to start experimenting with new methods and expand the capabilities of emerging technologies. Experienced business leaders agree: per a recent Accenture […]
Why IoT’s Crucial for Medical Connectivity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the world in unprecedented ways: social distancing, mandatory mask rules, and a shift to remote work name just a few. Technological innovation is accelerating faster too as a result. Tools like the cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are swiftly improving many fields that were otherwise […]
Health Informatics: IoT’s Next Frontier?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has improved many industries by connecting data and sensors to create systems that work in real-time to unearth insights about an organization’s productivity, operations, and equipment maintenance. Healthcare can benefit from IoT applications tremendously. With devices like wearables and analytical software, providers can find more value in vital informatics. Data […]
Can Wearables Detect Early Warning Signs of COVID-19?
Wearables have quickly grown from being simple step trackers to full-on health tracking devices equipped with EKG monitoring, sleep tracking, and stress indicators. Many of us either own one of these technological marvels or know someone who does. Not only do wearables include smartwatches, but there are now smart rings, shoes, clothing, and eyeglasses. With […]