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      How Smartphones Are Utilized in Medical Professions

      May 25, 2012 /

      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.

      Resources

      Water Pollution From Birth Control Poses A Problem

      May 24, 2012 /

      The active ingredient in most birth control pills is ending up in the drinking water supply in most countries around the world.

      The damage to wildlife can be readily seen and the broader concern, of course, is whether or not there is an effect on human biology, as well.

      Ecological systems may be at risk along with the health of people everywhere.

      The problem is effectively removing ethinyl estradiol can be quite costly. Governmental estimates put the cost of upgrading about 1,360 wastewater treatment plants across England and Wales so they can comply with a proposed limit at between $41 billion and $47 billion (€32 billion and €37 billion), according to Richard Owen, a professor at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom.

      Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

      CDC Suggests Hepatitis C Testing For Baby Boomers

      May 24, 2012 /

      Baby boomers should be tested for hepatitis C because of the inherent risk factors of the disease.

      Hepatitis C can damage the liver, often without being symptomatic.

      The virus is the leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants and potentially 800,000 people do not know that they have it.

      And a recent analysis by the CDC found that more people in the U.S. die from hepatitis C than HIV/AIDS.

      The current guidelines call for testing when someone has known risk factors.

      Such as? Blood transfusions or organ transplants before 1992 (when effective screening for hepatitis C virus became common), or recreational injection of drugs — even once — could have led to a liver infection that has gone undetected all these years.

      just being a baby boomer is risk factor enough, the CDC has concluded. “Baby boomers are five times more likely than other American adults to be infected with the disease,” the CDC says. “In fact, more than 75 percent of American adults with hepatitis C are baby boomers.” Infection rates were highest in the ’70s and ’80s.

      Hepatitis C is highly treatable so being tested is important.

      Research, Resources, Wellness

      Stroke Is The Silent Killer Of Women

      May 23, 2012 /

      Strokes kill twice as many women as breast cancer every year.

      450,000 women will have a stroke this year alone.

      The unique risk factors for women include hormone therapy such as birth control pills and hormone replacement at menopause.

      High blood pressure is the universal risk factor for stroke for all people and anyone can have a stroke at any time.

      It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you notice any stoke symptoms.

      Every moment your brain is without oxygen irreparable damage can be done to the brain.

      Research, Resources, Wellness

      Routine PSA Tests For Men Rejected By Expert Panel

      May 21, 2012 /

      The definitive answer is in on regular PSA screening for men.

      The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests that the prostate-specific antigen test is not providing ample benefit and the risks of population-wide screening outweigh the benefits.

      The test, which measures a protein in the blood, does not diagnose cancer. It looks for a tell-tale sign that cancer may be present. (The other commonly used technique, a DRE, or digital rectal exam, is used by doctors to feel for prostate abnormalities that have already become palpable.) A positive test usually kicks off a series of events such as a confirming biopsy, and then treatments including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormone deprivation.
      Because the test often results in false positives, and because it can’t tell how aggressive or benign a cancer may be, doctors and patients are often in the dark about whether the tumor requires treatment. So, out of caution, most men with positive PSA tests are biopsied and, if cancer is found, treated.
      “Thus,” the task force stated, “many men are being subjected to the harms of treatment of prostate cancer that will never become symptomatic. PSA-based screening for prostate cancer results in considerable overtreatment and its associated harms.”

      This decision, however, is met with controversy and you should always consult with your physician.

      All cases are different and mitigating circumstances come into play with the health of each individual.

      Health Insurance, Research, Resources

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