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Genevieve Domingo

Press Announcements > FDA issues final guidance on mobile medical apps - 0 views

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  • Genevieve Domingo on 06 Apr 14
     
    This article talks about the FDA providing guidelines to developers of mobile apps that can potentially carry more than minimal risks for its end users. App examples provided on the article include those that can diagnose arrhythmia or mobile devices that can be utilized as an ultrasound.  I think this article would be a good read for anyone who have purchased any health/medical related up on Google Play or the iTunes store.  It's good to know that the FDA recognizes the importance of putting some regulations in place in terms of these apps knowing that some individuals have a tendency of doing self-diagnosis using these apps prior to paying their doctors a visit.  
Genevieve Domingo

Seeking Serenity on a Screen - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • Genevieve Domingo on 06 Apr 14
     
    This article talks about mobile meditation apps that are slowly growing in popularity despite no hard evidence of its (positive) effects.  These mobile apps have been especially helpful to those who would like to do their meditation "on-the-go."  I believe that despite these apps' immeasurable effects, if people think that it helps them reduce their overall stress level, it seems to me that they're doing more good than harm.
Genevieve Domingo

Ginger.io turns cell phone activity into health tracking tool to spot depression - 0 views

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  • Genevieve Domingo on 06 Apr 14
     
    Ginger.io is developing a mobile app for the Mood Matters Project that will help doctors better understand people who are suffering from depression.  If eligible to take part in the Mood Matters Project, the participant will answer surveys everyday in his/her smartphone that will be sent through Ginger io's mobile app.  I think this is a very interesting way to gain a bit more understanding of the behavioral patterns of depressed people in a non-clinical setting.  
Zach Miller

Mobile healthcare application development security implications - 0 views

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  • Zach Miller on 05 May 14
     
    This article discusses security considerations with developing mobile apps in the healthcare industry.
rogerbmurray

Diabetes Technology Inches Closer To An Artificial Pancreas - 2 views

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  • rogerbmurray on 31 Jan 15
     
    Advancements toward utilizing mobile based apps which can currently monitor insulin levels for those who suffer from diabetes to a fully automated system which can maintain the proper insulin needed in the body as a true artificial pancreas.
Genevieve Domingo

About Open Payments - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - 0 views

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  • Genevieve Domingo on 18 Mar 14
     
    The CMS website provides information as it pertains to the new Sunshine Act that went into effect in 2013. The law requires certain industries to report payments made to physicians and encourage transparency. Data gathered by the CMS will be published on the website and can be accessed by the public.
Genevieve Domingo

In Case of Emergency, Launch an App | DiscoverMagazine.com - 0 views

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  • Genevieve Domingo on 22 Apr 14
     
    Ram Dantu, a professor of engineering and computer science from the University of North Texas, along with his colleagues have deveoped a suite of mobile applications that can help people on the scene talking to 911 operators.  One app is for CPR, the other for detecting the heartbeat, and the other is access to the phones camera by the 911 operator.  The team is waiting for FDA's approval to market the apps.  This article is useful to anyone and everyone who might find themselves in a middle of an emergency, communicating with a 911 operator and wanting to give more accurate information regarding the emergency at hand.
rogerbmurray

The Most Exciting Health Tech at CES? Adhesive Bandages - 0 views

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  • rogerbmurray on 31 Jan 15
     
    Advancement of wearable adhesive bandages that can monitor a multitude of different information. From a baby's temperature, to athletes training regimen. The wearable tech connects through bluetooth technology to send the data they collect to your mobile device for review.
jbnorton

Wounded Warriors with PTSD: A Compilation of Best Practices and Technology in Treatment - 0 views

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  • jbnorton on 06 Dec 16
     
    this article from the Professional Counselor Journal website details how mHealth and other technologies are being implemented in the treatment of PTSD among military vets.
jbnorton

Meditation Timer - 0 views

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  • jbnorton on 06 Dec 16
     
    The Insight Timer app is available in the iTunes and Google app stores. This app isn't just a timer - you can join in with other meditators in real time, all around the world. There are guided meditations and several different bells, chimes, and gongs you can preprogram to signal the beginning, middle, or end of your meditation. There are several languages for the guided meditations, some have music soundtracks, and there are over 3,000 to choose from so if one teacher or method doesn't resonate, another might. It's a great way to connect with other meditators, try a new style, or just get started with the practice.
syrrius

Continuous Glucose Monitoring | CGM | Medtronic Diabetes - 1 views

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  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring With Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), you get a more complete picture of your glucose levels, which can lead to better treatment decisions and better glucose control.
  • What Is Glucose Monitoring? Without diabetes, your body tracks glucose levels all day and night to ensure the right amount of insulin is released at the right time. To successfully manage diabetes, a monitoring system is needed to consistently check your glucose levels. The most common glucose monitoring solutions are blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems.
  • CGM is a way to measure glucose levels in real-time throughout the day and night. A tiny electrode called a glucose sensor is inserted under the skin to measure glucose levels in tissue fluid. It is connected to a transmitter that sends the information via wireless radio frequency to a monitoring and display device. The device can detect and notify you if your glucose is reaching a high or low limit. The latest Medtronic CGM systems can actually alert you before you reach your glucose limits.
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  • Does CGM Replace Fingersticks? It is recommended that you calibrate CGM systems with fingersticks 3–4 times per day for optimal glucose sensor accuracy. CGM does require at least 1 fingerstick blood glucose reading every 12 hours to calibrate the CGM sensor1.
  • CGM Components CGM systems usually consist of a glucose sensor, a transmitter, and a small external monitor to view your glucose levels. MiniMed insulin pumps have built-in CGM so the information can be conveniently seen on your pump screen. The CGM monitor or insulin pump is small, discreet, and easy-to-wear. It can be attached to your belt, hidden in your pocket, or placed under your clothing. This component will show your current glucose levels and your historical glucose trends. It also notifies you before you reach your low or high glucose limits and if your glucose level rises or falls too quickly. The CGM transmitter is a small, lightweight device that attaches to the glucose sensor, gathers your glucose data, and sends it wirelessly to the glucose monitor unit. The Medtronic transmitter is waterproof and can be worn while swimming, bathing, or showering without worries. The glucose sensor is inserted under the skin to check glucose levels in tissue fluid. The glucose sensor has a small adhesive (sticky) patch to hold it in place for a few days and then it must be replaced with a new sensor. The glucose sensor is inserted with a needle, which is removed after the glucose sensor is in place. The most common place to wear a glucose sensor is in the abdomen. The glucose sensor is easily inserted under the skin using an insertion device. A sensor is placed into the insertion device, and with a push of a button the glucose sensor is inserted quickly and easily.
  • syrrius on 12 Dec 16
     
    An overview of the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System by the Medtronic Company.
  • syrrius on 12 Dec 16
     
    The Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is an additional mechanism to help monitor Blood Glucose Levels and Patterns of a user via their Insulin Pump.
syrrius

Medtronic MiniMed 670G | diaTribe - 1 views

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  • The FDA Approves Medtronic’s MiniMed 670G Hybrid Closed Loop System
  • the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Medtronic’s MiniMed 670G hybrid closed loop insulin pump and more accurate Guardian continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor, Guardian Sensor 3. 
  • the 670G will reduce time at dangerous high and low blood sugar levels, improve time-in-range, reduce glucose variability, bring much greater nighttime safety and target morning blood sugars, and reduce diabetes hassle. The 670G is not a “cure” and still requires some user effort (see below), but it is a very welcome advance that will make insulin therapy safer and easier for many people with diabetes – and potentially greatly improve their control. 
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  • Many companies are working on similar automated insulin delivery products – Animas, Tandem, Insulet, Bigfoot, and others – meaning several options should exist for people with diabetes in the coming years. A special mention goes to JDRF and the tremendous vision and commitment of Jeffrey Brewer and Dr. Aaron Kowalski for pioneering this approach back in the early 2000s.
  • syrrius on 12 Dec 16
     
    My Fiance received a smiliar model, the 630G, last week. This is a huge improvement from the older model she was wearing! I'm excited for her and her safety as the technology advances to help people with Type 1 Diabetes to live a more normal life.
dgeary13

How Technology Is Changing the Face of Health Care - 0 views

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  • dgeary13 on 21 Apr 16
     
    Times are changing right before our eyes. Think Fitbits are all the rage? How about a pair of contact lenses that can track your blood sugar level? Google is working on it right now! A new world of "wearables" is on its way and they are looking to do far more than simply record and aggregate our behaviors. Check out this article for more detail.
Rebecca Burke

Mobile Technology and Health Care - 0 views

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  • Rebecca Burke on 20 Mar 14
     
    Not sure how I feel about people diagnosing themselves through their phones, but would be handy in some situations.
ablackmon303

Smart Medication Reminders for the Tech-Savvy Patient - 0 views

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  • ablackmon303 on 03 May 15
     
    A new wave of healthcare apps aim to help keep patients adherent to their medication therapies by reminding them when it is time to take their medication.
rogerbmurray

Novartis-Qualcomm deal leads race to bring wearable tech to pharma - 0 views

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  • rogerbmurray on 31 Jan 15
     
    Big pharma and CROs looking to exploit wearable technology in clinical trials. Novartis announced an alliance with Qualcomm Life to use its cloud-based 2net platform to collect medical device data during in-home remote monitoring of clinical trial participants.
tcostas

Teens spend 9 hours a day using media, report says - CNN.com - 0 views

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  • tcostas on 07 Nov 15
     
    On any given day, teens in the United States spend about nine hours using media for their enjoyment, according to the report by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on helping children, parents and educators navigate the world of media and technology. Let's just put nine hours in context for a second.
jenlovely

The Medical Technologies That Are Changing Health Care - 0 views

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  • jenlovely on 13 Dec 15
     
    New technology in health care is making it easier for health care professionals to diagnose and treat their patients in real time and more effectively. From new advancement in 3D printing, to ingestible or wearable sensors, keeping track of one's health is becoming easier and giving doctors and scientists more time to find cures.
lkelley64

How Technology Is Transforming Health Care - 3 views

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  • Grant Shooter on 22 Sep 13
     
    Digital innovations have now made it possible for consumers to use portable devices to access their medical information, monitor their vital signs, take tests at home and carry out a wide range of tasks.
  • lkelley64 on 30 Nov 15
     
    We now have the technology to digitize a human being in highest definition, in granular detail, and in ways that most people thought would not be possible. Accessing our medical records and our personal medical data has never been easier, with EMR portals, apps and other products from the digital world.
lkelley64

Controlling Employee Benefits Costs with Technology - 1 views

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  • lkelley64 on 24 Oct 15
     
    One of the best ways for businesses to reduce their administrative costs associated with employee benefits is to automate as many of the processes as possible. Technology can help optimize the efficiency of employee benefits functions and create a better all-around user experience. Just a few years ago, I was still filling out paper forms for my annual benefits election. Today, everything is online. It's so much easier and more efficient, too!
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