01/14/2010

iPhone Apps Revolutionize How Drs. Practice Medicine.

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We research the next car we’re going to purchase, why not the medical device the doctor is going to implant in our body?  We read the consumer ratings, we walk around and kick the tires, we determine how long it’s going to last us and if all of this is worth our time and money.  We ask the sales rep questions but we don’t just take his word for it; we do our own research to ensure we are making the best informed decision.   Shouldn’t we do at least as much for a device that will help improve or save our life? 

 

In today’s society time…


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01/06/2010

iMobile Wellness…Building Communities, Removing Barriers.

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With over 109 million websites, 133 million blogs and over 2 billion Google searches per day, finding the information we are looking for can be a daunting task.  However, as concerns about the future of Healthcare grow and with the evolution of the Internet, patients have forged ahead and begun their own interactive research of medical…



12/28/2009

Doctors and physicians can now dictate seamlessly on their iPhones

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With recent news from 3M over the Business Wire, it looks like physicians carrying smart phones and iPhones will have another tool to help free up time for focusing on patient care.  3M Mobile Dictation Software will extend 3M’s dictation, transcription and speech recognition technology to the Blackberry and Windows Mobile platforms, offering physicians the freedom to use a single device for phone, e-mail and dictation.  The software is enhanced with a full range of security features that…


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12/21/2009

Health apps we like

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At iMobileWellness, we are constantly working to stay on top of the increasing number of health-related apps that become available for iPhone users.  We blogged specifically about fitness apps earlier, but from DocShop.com and Information Week, here are a few additional apps…


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12/16/2009

With heart surgery, age is just a number

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A common question family members ask when heart surgery is up for discussion: is she/he too old/young for this? The short answer: it depends – mainly on the type of procedure and the overall medical condition of the patient.

The youngest patients who have had open heart surgery were only a day old. Infants born with a heart condition are likely to end up getting heart surgery days, weeks or months after they are born.

For aortic valve replacement surgery patients, there is some…


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12/09/2009

Looking back: aortic valve replacement surgery

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In the healthcare field, the focus is often on what’s ahead and what next breakthrough will change the way patients are treated. But what about stepping back and taking a look at how far we’ve come in a relatively short period of time?  Take, for instance, aortic valve surgery.


Although much was known about the structure and purpose of a human’s aortic valves dating back to the 1400s, according to the Cleveland Clinic, it wasn’t until the 1950s that significant developments were identified…


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12/07/2009

Recovery: use common sense when recuperating from surgery

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Many people who undergo an inpatient surgical procedure such as an aortic valve replacement or stent graft implantation wonder what the recovery will be like.  Will I be able to resume my lifestyle?  When?  And how do I know if my recovery is on track?

It turns out that common sense and honesty are two of the biggest necessities for…



12/03/2009

News round-up: minimally invasive innovation, 3-D imaging, and CT scans

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Innovation is a buzz word in many industries, but in the healthcare field it can be life-changing. OC Metro recently reported that Endologix received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to test a fully percutaneous approach to abdominal aortic aneurysm repair using its IntuiTrak endovascular delivery system. According to Endologix, there are currently no medical devices approved by the FDA or in trials for such a process. We enjoy hearing about the cutting edge (no pun intended)…


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12/01/2009

New gig for the iPhone: nutritionist and fitness trainer

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In previous posts, we have focused on heart valve replacement and repair surgeries.  But how can you keep your heart, and your family’s hearts, healthy in the first place?  It’s commonly known that exercise and healthy eating habits can help maintain heart health – and overall health. With that in mind, we looked for mobile ways of staying healthy at home and on the go. Our discovery?  There is much truth in Apple’s marketing slogan, “There’s an app for everything.”

Fitness magazine has gathered a list of the best iPhone apps to help you eat healthy.…


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11/25/2009

News round-up: wireless is everywhere, heart pump shows promise, and more

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Everything else is wireless, so why not the various devices that monitor a patient’s vital signs? The BBC reports that there is a new wireless “smart band-aid” of sorts that sticks to your chest, and can monitor heart rate, blood pressure and other health indicators.  We’re not surprised at all.  Now if only they can hook it up to your doctor’s iPhone…

New from the WSJ: About 2,100 patients a…


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