TELUS Health and Babylon to bring advanced digital health tech to Canada Canadians will have more options for accessing quality care and communicating … READ MORE
Viewpoint: FDA regulation of mobile medical apps Mobile apps are increasingly used in health care to promote wellness, treat and … READ MORE
New study contradicts notion that electronic health records are driving doctors to quit A medical scribe enters data into a computer as a doctor evaluates a patient nearby … READ MORE
Zimmer Biomet and Apple launch major clinical study detailing patient experience and improving joint replacement journey Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and … READ MORE
Wearable devices: Useful medical insights or just more data? A new review looks at the booming industry of measuring ‘every breath you take … READ MORE
Smart watch saves man’s life Plenty of people would argue they can’t live without their smart watch, but for … READ MORE
New telemedicine exercise therapy Rehabilitation in your own living room: Hip- and knee-joint patients could soon … READ MORE
Caution needed with artificial intelligence in medicine, experts warn Current hype surrounding machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in … READ MORE
The digital doctor’s visit: Enormous potential benefits with equally big risk One out of at least 10 patients records doctors’ visits, usually on a cell … READ MORE
Apple’s next move in healthcare is breaking down health record silos New capabilities in Health Records help patients see medical records from multiple … READ MORE
A simple, reliable system for calculating lactate threshold in athletes The lactate threshold is regarded as a tremendously useful physiological variable … READ MORE
Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to … READ MORE
Clever socks connect remote patients and physios New ‘smart socks’ are helping physiotherapists better diagnose and treat … READ MORE
Tummy tech tracks electrical activity for signs of indigestion Wearable stomach monitor could help salvage a technology largely abandoned by … READ MORE
Apple Watch wristband sensor claims to detect potassium in your blood — without needles The AliveCor KardiaBand, a sensor compatible with the Apple Watch, can detect … READ MORE
The secret to a high tech concierge medical office? Data The exam room is where the real magic happens. The first thing members see when they … READ MORE
First smart watch cleared by FDA for use in neurology Beautiful wearable device brings revolutionary help for people living with epilepsy. … READ MORE
Olympic athletes need precision, now they can have precision health A new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them … READ MORE
Biometric gloves coming to F1 racing in 2018 The FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially … READ MORE
Apple’s plan to put medical records on your iPhone Apple wants to change how you access your medical records. Today the company … READ MORE
Augmented reality lets doctors see under a patient’s skin 3D models from CT and MRI scans are projected onto patients as they move, for … READ MORE
In chronic disease care, family helpers are key, but feel left out Physicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t … READ MORE
A smart phone app for cerebral palsy screening Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so … READ MORE
Apple Heart Study is the biggest ever, but with a catch Last November, Apple Watch owners began receiving recruitment emails from … READ MORE
How Apple Watch saved one man’s life Scott Killian never imagined his Apple Watch might save his life, but that’s … READ MORE
Canada’s health-care wait times hit new record high, again We finally did it last year. In 2016, we hit the 20-week mark for the average wait … READ MORE
Shared medical notes boost patients’ engagement in their health care ‘OurNotes’ has potential to improve relationships with doctors, and cut … READ MORE
KardiaBand for the Apple Watch records ECG, detects atrial fibrillation Watching the rhythm of your heart is getting quite a bit easier. AliveCor, the … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE