Columbus, OH- Last week, we looked at the definition of medical device appsand gave some tips on how you can identify which ones to trust. Now that we have a better understanding on how medical device apps differ from wellness apps, we wondered – What are some innovative medical apps out there?
We identified three exciting apps that have been approved by the FDA.
1. AliveECG
A mobile ECG wirelessly communicates with this app to record accurate ECGs and heart rate in just 30 seconds by simply resting your your fingers or chest to record. The AliveCor Mobile ECG, which can easily be attached to a smartphone or tablet, costs $75 and the app is free to download.
While this is an amazing tool for physicians and patients, it is also useful for health conscious individuals interested in better understanding their health status. The heart journal feature makes it easy track symptoms and analyze what habits could be causing heart rhythm disturbances.
2. Triton Canister App
Provided by Gauss Surgical, this real-time monitoring system runs on an iPad to monitor surgical blood loss. Using the iPad camera, the system scans surgical sponges that are covered in blood, and sends the images to the cloud for processing. The app is HIPAA compliant and has been approved by the FDA earlier this year.
3. ResolutionMD®
This medical app enables doctors to securely view patient radiology diagnostic images and reports, collaborate with peers, and diagnose from any location. Because most processing is done outside the mobile device, and no sensitive patient information is transmitted in the process, this app also seems secure to use.
Of course these are only a few examples of the mobile medical app market – some for specific use and targeted conditions, and others covering the industry. Stay tuned as we continue to share mobile developments!
About the Author:
As Managing Director of Innovation and Insights for Syneos Health Communications, Leigh is responsible for building and scaling a global team of healthcare experts who together help life science leaders better understand the complex lives, influences and expectations of their customers. Specifically, they uncover actionable insights that fuel empathy and creativity; lead co-creation events that let marketers learn from peers, trends, and new possibilities; and help clients identify the most valuable and useful new customer experiences to create.
Leigh has worked with Fortune 1000 companies to craft their digital, mobile, social and CRM strategies for nearly 20 years.She’s worked for category-leading agencies in retail, public affairs, B2B technology, and higher education. Prior to moving to Syneos Health Communications, she held several leadership roles at our largest agency, GSW. There, she founded an innovation practice fueled by the zeitgeist and spearheaded digital and innovation thinking across the business.
Leigh has taken a special interest in complex healthcare products that can change lives in meaningful ways. She was recently a strategic lead on the 3rd largest launch in pharmaceutical history: Tecfidera. Before that she had keys roles with Eli Lilly Oncology, Abbott Nutrition, Amgen Cardiovascular, and Eli Lilly Diabetes.
A critical part of Leigh’s work is trends and new ideas. Every year, she convenes a group of trend watchers from across our global network to identify the shifts most critical to healthcare marketers. This year, she led over 250 experts to experts to focus on the most important changes in the commercial, consumer, marketing, digital and healthcare landscapes. (See reports at trends.health)
Leigh is a sought-after writer and speaker. Recognized as one of the most inspiring people in the pharmaceutical industry by PharmaVoice and Top 10 Innovation Catalysts of 2017 by MM&M, Leigh also was recognized as a Rising Star by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) for her overt passion, industry thought leadership and significant contributions in new business, strategy and mentoring.
