With the rise in cell phone technology throughout the last decade, developers have created numerous apps that help health care providers, physicians, and patients who may suffer from various medical conditions. By installing medical apps on cell phones, users can stay updated on the latest medical news, or have the ability to manage their health conditions on the go.
Studies have shown that approximately 17 percent of cell phone users have looked up health and medical information on their phone’s Internet; while 9 percent of cell phone users have installed apps that help them track and manage their health. With these numbers continuing to climb rapidly, developers are persistent on finding cutting-edge ways that allow users to consult with apps and resources on cell phones.
Here are some examples of medical apps that can be downloaded to your cell phone for help with managing your health.
Manage Diabetes
– In the United States alone, approximately 18.8 million people are diagnosed with diabetes, and approximately 7 million people remain undiagnosed. Because diabetes requires those diagnosed with the disease to constantly monitor their blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy diet, a multitude of apps have been developed to help diabetics manage their conditions.
– The SiDiary diabetes app allows its users to enter their multiple blood glucose readings throughout the day, as well as the amount of carbohydrates they ingest with every meal. SiDiary also helps users track their body weight, and provides trend analysis reports so users can review their diabetes stats at a glance.
Track Health and Fitness Goals
– To help users manage their diets and stay fit, developers have created a large number of apps that track daily workout plans and meals. Some apps are even specifically aimed toward dieters who count calories; while other apps are geared for those who stay active with sports and fitness routines.
– The 3Banana app allows users to input their daily eating habits and fitness routines, and Work It Off provides users with information about the amount of calories that exist in certain foods.
– The RunKeeper app helps runners and other athletes manage their time, distance, pace, and calories burned while running, and also contains a GPS-functionality so users can map their running routes.
Medical News and Resources
– For cell phone users who are medical professionals or med-students, apps exist that provide information on the latest medical technology, drugs, health research, and more. Health care professionals can even consult with certain apps to confirm treatments and prescriptions for certain ailments.
– The Medscape app provides users with updates from the WebMD website; including news updates, blog posts, and a multitude of other information regarding prescription drugs and medications.
– The Netter’s Anatomy and ReachMD CME apps provide educational resources to doctors and medical students alike. Netter’s Anatomy provides its users with a full atlas of the human body; whereas ReachMD CME provides users with study materials, new surgical procedures, and updates on new ailments and cures.
By downloading one or more of these apps for your cell phone, you can continue to work towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and having access to medical resources at your fingertips.
What medical apps do you use on your cell phone? Share your recommendations with us in the comments section below.
