30/06/2014

mHealth apps that empower doctors

Cue, a San Diego-based startup, unveiled its product of the same name this past May. The 3-inch tall device takes a drop of saliva and analyzes it for five molecules: C-reactive protein (CRP) a marker for inflammation in response to stimulus like injury or chronic illness; vitamin D; luteinizing ...
30/06/2014

Quantified Self: How Self-tracking Technology Can Improve Your Life

By utilizing wearable self-trackers like the Nike Fuel, the Jawbone Up or the Fitbit products, we can track some of our personal activities and acquire vast amount of data on ourselves. But can these tech wonders really enhance our lives and make us happier? Will they really give us answers or wi...
30/06/2014

Tips For Med Students: How Social Media is Changing Patient Care

Your patients tweet from your waiting room. They describes their symptoms on Facebook. They ask about that 'funny rash' on Quora. They looked you up on LinkedIn. Your patients are engaging in social media --- are you? Not just personally, but professionally - the expectations have changed. Medi...