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Wearables Don't Change Patient Behavior
6/10/2016
Wearables are fun, but they don’t lead to changes in behavior according to a group of researchers from the United Kingdom and Australia. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Apple Releases 4 CareKit Apps
5/9/2016
The move launches Apple straight into healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Fitbit Facing FDA Scrutiny As It Eyes Clinical Technology
5/2/2016
As the fitness tracker moves into medical gadgets, it risks flagging the attention of the FDA By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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What FDA Draft Cybersecurity Guidance Could Mean For Medical Device Manufacturers
4/25/2016
Comment period ended for cybersecurity guidance and FDA must finalize its directives. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Patients Benefit From Docs Use Of Texting System
4/15/2016
According to a study published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine, the use of text messaging systems over traditional paging systems may actually benefit patients and shorten their hospital stays. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Cardiac Patients Reap Benefits Of Digital Health
4/15/2016
Digital health tools use was shown to help patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation lose significantly more weight than those without the help of the same tools. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Outmoded Pager Technology Is Sapping HIT Budgets
4/11/2016
Report reveals “The Hidden Cost of Pagers in Healthcare.” By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Cyber Criminals Upping The Ante
4/7/2016
Attack forced an online shutdown of the hospital’s systems. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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mHealth To Expand Through Smart Fitness Devices
4/6/2016
A recent report says the smart fitness device market is poised for growth in the coming years and consumers are driving its expansion. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Tablet Use Helps Patients Better Understand Surgery And Recovery
4/6/2016
Patients have easier recoveries if their doctors use tablet based presentations to explain surgical procedures and recovery expectations. By Katie Wike, contributing writer