Medical Apps Articles

Health and medical mobile apps are considered a medical device only if U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) give them a clearance and approve them as such.

Many doctors carry tablet computers or smartphones stacked with mobile apps with them at all times. Radiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers can utilize these mobile devices and apps to view radiological images on-the-go.

Millions of US patients struggle to pay for their medication due to steadily increasing drug costs that can vary widely between pharmacies. Mobile apps can help consumers finding more affordable alternatives at lower cost, thus saving their budget.

Found some loose pills without a package in your medicine cabinet? If you're unsure what they are, you can use one of pill identifier (pill ID) mobile apps that would help you determine name and use of the medications in your cabinet.

Being a parent is stressful because the children's health is a constant concern. Luckily, many mobile apps can help by providing parents with useful health care and parenting information.

Telemedicine apps, also called telehealth apps, make the doctor available at the push of a button on your mobile phone, so you don't have to leave your home or sit in the waiting room to visit your physician, therapist, or health coach.

Many of us like to travel. However, when a medical emergency occurs, our dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare. The thing none of us travel without is a mobile phone. Here we list some medical travel apps to help you stay safe and healthy.

'There's an app for that' phrase can apply to eye care too. There are many mobile apps made to aid ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosis and evaluation of patients.

Healthcare professionals must keep current with the latest medical news and articles. However, they do not always have much time to read the medical journals and literature. Luckily, much of that content is available on mobile devices and apps.

Mobile devices and apps demonstrate great potential in dermatology where a significant amount of diagnosis and management is based on visual examination. There are many apps available that can be useful to both providers and patients.