Category Archives: medical education

Five Ways the Medical Apps Industry is Maturing

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

There are now over 13,000 health, fitness, and medical apps available.  In a previous post I discussed “Five creative and necessary ways of getting medical apps adopted.”  Specifically they were incorporating medical apps in informatics, utilization in schools for health … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Why Pharma Needs Mobile Apps

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

     While Pharma companies are dabbling in social media, the importance of a strong presence in mobile health technologies cannot be ignored.  Here are some reasons: 1.   Mobile apps are not a passing fad and Pharma needs to be … Continue reading →

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The Digital Nurse

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

A nurse is the healthcare provider who spends the most time with a patient in a health care facility. When one thinks of digital technologies, patient monitoring or other diagnostic capabilities might first come to mind. However, there are many … Continue reading →

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Can Digital Health Technologies Improve Health Literacy?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

A recent article in the AMA News cites a 2003 health literacy study by the US Department of Education which surveyed more than 19,000 Americans. It found that over one-third had trouble reading and understanding basic medical information. Not surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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What I Miss Most About Practicing Medicine

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

As the end of the year is approaching, a bit of reflection is a natural event.  I recently left medical practice in order to pursue a career in mobile health technologies, for which I have had a passion for many … Continue reading →

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Medical Schools in the Healthcare IT Age

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

     The American Board of Medical Specialties recently announced a new board certification in bioinformatics.  Medical students are exposed to medical statistics as it pertains to critiquing a study in a medical journal.  SOme are using medical apps to … Continue reading →

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