Novonotes: Our Weekly Summary of Health, Wellness, and Nutrition News Articles
- Technology companies have been very excited about the promise of wearable devices; however, there are health risks associated with these devices that should be discussed. Because there is a lack of long-term research, we don’t really know how radio frequency waves will affect us down the road. See article: http://qz.com/313039/the-question-we-havent-been-asking-enough-about-wearab…
- From fashion to pharmaceuticals, companies are taking advantage of the future of wearable technology. This article discusses some possible trends that may occur in the near future. See article: http://www.globallegalpost.com/commentary/wearable-tech-watch-what-youre-do…
- Since prevention of disease is all about getting data early, wearables help patients collect information before serious issues develop. There are, however, some challenges in mobile health innovation that this article discusses. See article: http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/25/meeting-the-challenges-in-mobile-health-in…
- Mobile healthcare applications for the iPhone and Android are expected to be the biggest medical technology trend in 2015. The growth of electronic health records, and mobile applications are fueling the expansion of mobile health technology. See article: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/12/24/why-mobile-health-tech-will-loom-lar…
- Opportunity and impact of wearable health is only beginning. A growing force of early stage innovation is completely rethinking how wearables can change our health and wellness. See article: http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/23/reimagining-healthcare-through-wearable-te…
- According to a recent survey, the use of technology to manage healthcare still remains low for consumers, but many view devices and apps in a positive light. One of the reasons for low adoption of tech to manage care is security and privacy concerns. See article: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/survey-consumer-health-tech-adoption-re…
- GE Healthcare will be showcasing some of its latest medical technology at a healthcare conference in Dubai, UAE, next month. GE is partnering with the region’s governments and private healthcare providers to increase access to quality and affordable healthcare for the Middle East. See article: http://www.tradearabia.com/news/HEAL_271973.html
- This article is an interview with Steven Steinhubl, MD, and he talks about the cutting edge of wearable sensor technology. He was named the first director of the Digital Medicine Program at the San Diego-based Scripps Translational Science Institute in early 2013. See article: http://www.mhealthnews.com/news/mhealth-masters-steven-steinhubl-cutting-ed…
