This week Apple bundled a big announcement inside it’s long awaited Apple Watch ‘Spring Forward’ event. Namely the launch of ResearchKit: an iOS software framework that lets people, currently U.S.-based only, volunteer to join medical research studies. This is arguably a lot more interesting than expensive, Internet-connected wrist wear.
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ResearchKit An “Enormous Opportunity” For Science, Says Breast Cancer Charity 1
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Apple's new ResearchKit: 'Ethics quagmire' or medical research aid? 1
March 10th at 3:44pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsApple's ResearchKit sounds promising, in theory: the software platform is designed to let medical researchers create iPhone apps for their studies that will help them recruit participants â without said participants ever setting foot in the lab. Since recruiting patients is one of the most difficult steps in any study, this could be a significant boon to medical research....
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How iPhone health gadgets could change what 'see your doctor' means 1
January 18th at 7:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsFrom a gadget that helps identify when a child has an ear infection to FaceTime sessions with real doctors for $49 a pop, your iPhone can help.
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VetPronto Brings Veterinary House Calls To San Francisco 1
January 16th at 9:23pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsA new company looking to make it more convenient for pet owners to see their local veterinarian, VetPronto, is now live in San Francisco. A member of the Y Combinator Winter 2015 class, VetPronto is offering on-demand house call veterinary services for dogs and cats, allowing customers to skip a visit to the clinic or just see a vet at a more convenient time – like on evenings and…
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Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor review: HealthKit compatibility doesn't add much 1
November 22nd at 5:02am / Macworld / 0 opinionsLike millions of people, I need to keep an eye on my blood pressure. You can check it when you visit your doctor, but many people have “white-coat hypertension.” Just getting their blood pressure measured at the doctor’s office stresses them out, resulting in higher than normal readings. All the better reason to check it at home....
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7 Tech Upgrades to the Old-School Science Class 1
August 29th at 2:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWith tech breakthroughs and innovative ideas, science class isn't what it used to be.
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12 Lifelogging Apps to Help You Raise Your Baby 1
August 21st at 2:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsStaying on top of your baby's habits and schedules can be difficult. Here are 12 lifelogging apps to help you keep track of your little bundle of joy.
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Apple's iPhone 5S Ad Focuses on Innovating How You Work 0
August 3rd at 2:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsApple's new iPhone 5S ad focuses on how the device can help you at work, but does this mean that the iPhone 6 delay is real?
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5 Encouraging Therapy Apps for When You Need Some Support 1
July 31st at 8:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhether you prefer virtual or face-to-face therapy, apps can help you find what you're looking for. Here's are five apps that can put you in touch with a therapist in no time.
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This App Lets You Ask a Doctor Any Question in Real-Time via Smartphone 0
July 30th at 6:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis iOS app puts you in contact with doctors around the world ready to answer your medical questions in real-time.
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10 Apps That Will Help You Sleep Better 1
July 23rd at 3:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWith work, stress or Netflix binges, achieving the perfect amount of shut-eye can be difficult. Here are 10 smartphone apps to help you turn off your brain.
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Prime Takes On The Challenging Task Of Bringing Your Health Records To Mobile 2
June 2nd at 8:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThe founders of Prime, a mobile app promising an easier way to securely collect all your health records from various physicians into a single interface, didn’t have a background in the health care industry when they began working on the idea over a year ago. But they’ve quickly gotten up to speed on things like HIPAA and the health care’s rules and regulations in the many…
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Apple Pulls Weed-Growing App After It Dominates Download Charts 0
May 22nd at 7:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsApple has pulled the popular iOS game called "Weed Firm" from the Apple App Store, after the app climbed to the top of the download charts.
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Apple Pulls Number One Game “Weed Firm” From The App Store 0
May 21st at 10:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsApple has pulled the number one game in the U.S. called “Weed Firm,” from the App Store. The game, which had been described as something of a “Grand Theft Auto” for the marijuana-minded, allowed players to grow and sell weed, interact with gangsters, and earn lots of dough for their drug-dealing activities. It’s clear why Apple wouldn’t want a game like this…
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First Opinion Raises $1.4M To Update Its Text-A-Doctor App 0
May 16th at 8:23pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsFirst Opinion has raised $1.4 million in new funding from True Ventures and returning investor Felicis Ventures. This brings the total raised by the text-a-doctor service to $2.6 million. Prior backers include Greylock, Yuri Milner, and 500 Startups. The iOS app, which matches users with a doctor they can text with questions, also launched a new version of its service. First Opinion allows one…
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7 Mobile Apps to Help Manage Diabetes 2
May 5th at 2:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhen you have diabetes, keeping track of glucose levels, medications, nutrition and weight loss can be difficult. These apps help you manage all of that and more.
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10 Apps to Help You Through Baby's First Year 2
February 5th at 5:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe first months of having a baby are rough, regardless of whether you are a repeat parent, like me, or a rookie just entering the exhilarating and exhausting fray. In those newborn months and even through the first year, most weary-eyed parents go into survival mode, yet miraculously adapt to all of the challenges that come with the transition.
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22 of the best iOS apps launched in November 6
December 2nd at 8:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWith November 2013 now consigned to the history books, we thought we’d take a retrospective look at some of the more notable apps to hit our radar over the past month. So without further ado, here’s a quick snapshot of some of the best iOS apps to launch....
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10 Apps to Get Kids Excited About Science 2
November 30th at 4:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsProductivity and email apps might get adults fired up, but most kids aren't buying it. Through fun, educational tools, kids can learn a lot from today's smartphones and tablets. See also: 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend These 10 apps were designed specifically for the children and teens interested in exploring the world of science. They cover disciplines from astronomy to meteorology to anatomy, so you can find an option for everyone in your family.
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Ovia Pregnancy Tracker for iOS promises personalized tracking for your pregnancy 0
November 14th at 7:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsOvuline, a company that uses big data and machine learning to address women’s health issues, has launched its Ovia Pregnancy app for iOS devices, which it says is smarter than the average pregnancy tracker....
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10 Best Apps for Navigating a New City 1
November 5th at 11:06pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsJ.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all who wander are lost." Today, 6.32 million Americans are living -- and wandering -- abroad, excluding those in the military. Some move for work, others to explore their options and still others for education -- and then never return. Often, the most frequently discussed profession earning Americans gainful employment outside of the United States is teaching English.
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New Parent? You'll Need This iOS App 0
October 8th at 5:14pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsCrash Test Mom" Natali Morris reviews the Baby Activity Logger for iOS.
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20 great apps for becoming a parent 4
October 2nd at 7:08am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsIf you’re thinking about starting a family, or even expanding your existing one, there are plenty of handy apps out there to help you along the way. My wife and I went through and picked 20 of our favorites for each of the different stages from getting pregnant to taking care of the little one once he or she arrives....
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9 Lifelogging Apps to Log Personal Data 1
September 24th at 5:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThink about when you're out with friends, and someone says, "We come here all the time." Or you look at the clock before bed and think to yourself, "This is the earliest I've gone to bed all week!" Or maybe you're deciding what to do for Halloween, and you wonder, "Where did I go last year?" Are you ever curious if your perception matches reality? A closer look out our routines might reveal surprises in the way we live our lives, and even help us make decisions for the future.
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MedSnap ID for iOS: Identify Pills & Potential Interactions In 1 Photo 1
August 14th at 2:30am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsFor some people, taking up to 12 different medications a day has become the unfortunate norm. And when you add another one into that already complicated heap, it isn't always easy to identify the potentially harmful interactions in your own personal prescription cocktail. MedSnap hopes to simplify that problem by both identifying your pills and their potential interactions all through one, simple snapped photograph....