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With iOS8 Apple included a Health App designed to help users track activity and other health related data.
One of the very useful and beneficial options of the app is an emergency screen that can be quickly accessed without a pass-code.
The user can enter the information they want displayed in case of emergency. A range of data is available to update if desired, such as medical conditions, allergies, medications, emergency contacts and donor status.
In recent news, Apple has created four new apps to help patients communicate with their caregivers. The apps have been designed to interface with Cerner and Epic, two popular medical records systems.
One Drop is a diabetes management app. Of particular interest is the ability of the app to sync with the patient's glucose monitor via Bluetooth technology.
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Glow Nurture helps moms-to-be track their pregnancies. Along with a due date calculator and an appointment tracker, Apple included a familiar "what to expect" function.
A companion app Glow Baby helps new parents track their child's first year.
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The Start app by Iodine Inc. helps those with depression track progress and "see themselves get better." One review on the app states that the user "loves to see the heart fill up."
The potential for personalized trackers to help patients manage their health and help caregivers recognize trends in symptoms is intriguing but some concerns about privacy remain. The full article can be read here on computerworld.com.
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