ELSAH – A ‘Smart Patch’ to determine biomarkers
At the start of 2019 the EU project ELSAH began with the objective of designing a wearable within four years that enables the continuous determination of biomarker concentrations.
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mhealth: prevention through digital helpers
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Application Center SYMILA have developed a prevention app called BAYathlon that is designed to help detect a specific form of cardiac arrythmia at an early stage.
Blockchain may improve the medications of the future
Using blockchain, researchers have developed a prototype of an app that may potentially prescribe the optimal dose of medicine for the individual patient, as well as prevent counterfeit products.
mhealth: blood pressure monitoring as easy as taking a selfie
Transdermal optical imaging measures blood pressure by detecting blood flow changes in smartphone-captured facial videos.
Digital games may beat mindfulness apps at relieving stress
Digital games, typical of those on smartphones, may relieve stress more effectively than mindfulness apps, a new study shows.
‘Prescribed’ app offers hope to young people who self-harm
New research suggests that the 'BlueIce' app developed at University of Bath could have a significant impact in reducing self-harm in young people.
About the usefulness of fertility apps
Analysing fertility awareness apps, researchers have been able to track behavior patterns and accuracy in measuring menstrual health and ovulation.
From one brain scan, more information for the AI
Researchers have developed a system thar helps machine learning models glean training information for diagnosing and treating brain conditions.
Game app provides knowledge of person-centred care
The PCC Game app being launched offers a virtual journey for greater knowledge and with tricky questions along the way.
App can help diagnose Huntington’s disease
Researchers have created a mobile application, which helps recognise early symptoms of a rare Huntington's disease.
Smartphone app can hear ear infections in children
Researchers have created a new app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone’s microphone and speaker.
Blood and sweat take training app to the next level
Researchers have have developed a multifaceted measuring technology that is able to detect a number of conditions in the human body.
Sea Hero Quest can detect Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers studied gaming data from the mobile game and found out that it can detect people at risk of Alzheimer’s.
Update Apple Heart Study: Wearables can detect aFib
The clinical trial to determine whether a smartwatch app that analyzes pulse-rate data can screen for a heart-rhythm disorder has enrolled more than 400,000 participants.
This smartphone app simultaneously treats and tracks autism
Researchers are working on a smartphone app that could help diagnose autism in minutes – and provide ongoing therapy as well, all with fewer visits to specialized clinics.
App uses AI to guide cancer patients
MyPath is a mobile application that gives breast cancer patients personalized recommendations on everything from side effects to insurance.
Brain training app decoder improves users’ concentration
A new 'brain training' game improves users' concentration. Scientists say this could provide a welcome antidote to the daily distractions that we face in a busy world.
‘Second Chance’ app detects opioid overdose and its precursors
Researchers have developed an app that uses sonar to monitor someone's breathing rate and sense when an opioid overdose has occurred.
Swift Skin and Wound: App gives touchless measurements
The app "Swift Skin and Wound", which accurately measures and charts the progression of skin wounds, could potentially have a significant impact on clinical management and patient outcomes.
Video games that improve kids’ social skills
Imagine racing through a virtual labyrinth against an alien and losing. Given the chance to rerun the race – which you don’t know is stacked against you – or quit, how many times would you try again?
Fertility app as effective as modern family planning methods
Early results from a first-of-its-kind study suggest that typical use of a family planning app called Dot is as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy.
‘Sea Hero Quest’ facilitates progress in dementia research
Baseline study using data from the Sea Hero Quest game identifies key findings for dementia research.
The ‘gamification’ of health: What motivates you?
Think of a game you enjoy playing, any game at all. Now imagine your boss said you were required to play this game for an hour every day. Would you still find it as fun?
Smartphone, M.D.: BactiCount detects bacteria in 60 minutes
"BactiCount" app and lab kit allow a smartphone to identify bacteria that cause urinary tract infections from patients anywhere in the world.
Stethee – an AI powered wireless stethoscope
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App for autism screening yields useful data
A study of an iPhone app to screen young children for signs of autism has found that the app is easy to use, welcomed by caregivers and good at producing reliable scientific data.
Wearables could help pregnant women detect health complications
Researchers are developing an app and wearable technology to enable pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have a condition that could lead to serious health complications for them or their unborn child.
Keeping watch on mental health
Increasingly popular smart watches can be used to help clinicians identify early warning signs of mental health disorders and monitor the success of treatment.
Augmented reality app may aid patients with Parkinson’s
Bioengineering students program smartphone to guide patients who ‘freeze’ while walking.