http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/medical/3-iphone-and-ipad-medical-devices-wed-like-to-see-10207201/ Check out the repost of the article from SoftwareAdvice.com: “In the first part of this series we discussed cool new iPhone and iPad medical devices. These clever devices use simple plug-in peripherals to turn an iPhone or iPad into a full-fledged medical device. Since they can make accessing and understanding personal health data easier Read More…
Author: Warren
Great infographic on fats vs carbohydrates!
This is a great example of how to simplify a complex topic into something that can be easily understood by the average, non-medical person. Take a look at it…hopefully this will inspire you to better simplify the information you provide to your patients. http://www.fastcodesign.com/1668916/pasta-not-bacon-makes-you-fat-but-how
All About the Mobile App Market
Great infographic and overview of the Mobile Device App Market. http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665591/infographic-of-the-day-everything-about-the-mobile-app-market
The Blessing And Curse Of Being A Millennial
Infographic Of The Day: The Blessing And Curse Of Being A Millennial By Fast Company Design Millennials are well-educated, tech-savvy, and independent. They’re also cursed by a bad economy. But all this might have a silver lining… Interesting piece – click here
Good Ophthalmology App – Atlas of External Diseases of the Eye and Cornea
http://www.imedicalapps.com/2011/11/cornea-atlas-free-external-eye-disease-free/ Above is a link from iMedicalApps reviewing the “Atlas of External Diseases of the Eye and Cornea”. Good pictures and a good start for a free Ophtho resource. Check it out!
Another HIPAA Violation in the News…
More of a cautionary tale…even a desktop is not safe. This computer had PHI and patient data on 4 MILLION patients – each one a potential violation and fine! Think twice before you put patient data on your computers…. http://news.yahoo.com/computer-4m-patients-stolen-calif-021447575.html
Adobe ends Mobile Flash development
Hi all, for all of you concerned about Flash on your iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, iPods), please check out the articles below. Good summary article with links to the original postings by Adobe http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/09/adobe_confirms_it_will_no_longer_develop_flash_for_mobile_browsers.html Commentary by Forbes.com http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2011/11/09/adobes-flash-surrender-proves-steve-jobs-and-apple-were-right-all-along-with-html5/ Mashable Commentary http://mashable.com/2011/11/11/flash-mobile-dead-adobe/
For those of you involved in Women’s Health – check out Bedsider.org!
A new site by IDEO and The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy uses straight talk and social-media tools to get young women thinking about sex in a realistic way. Great use of video on the site as well as SMS for text-reminders for oral contraceptives. For those of you that wonder what Read More…
iPad 2 Smart Cover Exposes Security Flaw
For all of you iPad2 users who are using the SmartCover, please read the article below. By following a few simple steps, users can bypass your passcode and get into your device. Apple is likely working a fix, but in the interim: Open the Settings app, tap General, and change the setting for “iPad Cover Read More…
iPad Stylus – make your own or check out the reviews!
As we’re all experimenting with the best way to take notes, markups, and doodle on your iPad, here are two great options for styluses…or is it styli? Our own Kate Xie has put together a great video on how to make your own stylus easily and on the cheap! Click here for iTunes link or Read More…