mhealth: an app to screen for early signs of dementia
Dementia screening could be as easy as using a smartphone app that listens to elderly people speak.
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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.
mhealth: WeChat helps recovery of heart disease patients
Patients recovering from coronary heart disease who received rehabilitation through WeChat experienced a better recovery than those having standard care.
The 5G 4K tele-examination of an eye
A trial tele-ophthalmology system has paved the way for one of the world’s first tele-examinations of an eye streamed live using a 5G smartphone.
Digital phenotyping helps to treat mental illness
Research shows that digital phenotyping can provide valuable information to mental health professionals about mental illness symptom severity and relapse.
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.
Manipulating brain cells using the smartphone
A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by a smartphone.
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.
A smartphone solution for diagnostic testing in remote areas
A researcher is hoping to help women in rural areas access information about their reproductive health using a common tool in their pockets: a smartphone.
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.
Smartphone AI detects diabetic retinopathy
Pairing a smartphone to capture retinal images with an AI may offer a solution for better screening for diabetic retinopathy.
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.
Sensors improve recovery for people with incomplete paraplegia
A biofeedback device that is wearable and connects to novel smartphone games may offer people with incomplete paraplegia a more self-controllable therapy to enhance their recovery.
Wearable respiration monitor built with children’s toy
Researchers have developed a wearable, disposable respiration monitor that provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.
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.
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.
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.
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.
IoMT: AT&T and Hanger create smart prosthetics
AT&T Foundry has been partnering with Hanger Inc., orthotic and prosthetic patient services and solutions, to integrate sensors into their products.
Smart wristband monitors heart rates and physical activity
Engineers have created biosensor technology with a wireless connection to smartphones that will enable a new wave of personal health.
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.