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How the Apple Watch measures heart rate, and why it (hopefully) won't give you a rash
By Jonah Comstock | 09:03 am | April 20, 2015
mHealth masters: Why aren't we communicating better?
By Eric Wicklund | 09:04 am | April 17, 2015
Practice Unite's co-founder and CMO, Stuart Hochron, says communication barriers are hampering the adoption of mHealth. He's out to change that.
In-Depth: Round-up of digital health news from HIMSS15
By Brian Dolan | 04:55 pm | April 16, 2015
The world is waiting on the tricorder. Will doctors also be interested?
By Eric Wicklund | 02:42 pm | April 16, 2015
When the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition concludes, we'll most likely see a game-changing mobile device capable of bringing the doctor's office into the home. But doctors need to be sold on that concept as well.
Survey: 50 percent of docs use smartphones, but 56 percent use desktops
By Jonah Comstock | 11:15 am | April 16, 2015
New Jersey offers pharmacists, doctors app to help monitor prescription drug abuse
By Aditi Pai | 11:11 am | April 16, 2015
Jawbone launches UP2, reveals plans for AmEx-ready UP4
By Brian Dolan | 11:02 am | April 16, 2015
Infographic: Using mHealth to facilitate end-of-life care
By Eric Wicklund | 11:00 am | April 16, 2015
Emmi Solutions offers this illustration of the value of advance directives in making sure a patient's final days are handled appropriately.
Weight Watchers wants to find out if connected scales really help
By Jonah Comstock | 10:12 am | April 16, 2015
Philadelphia hospital pilot reduces CHF readmissions 10 percent with mobile messaging
By Jonah Comstock | 09:50 am | April 16, 2015