Technology has a very fast speed of revolutionizing trends, be it in the field of education, agriculture, banking or health. Similarly, mobile application developers spend a lot of their time in developing apps which make everyday life easier than before. Internet of things (IoT) has been doing wonders in different fields and as long as health is concerned, the world owes a great deal to devs.
With the changing trends in the tech world, consumers are aware of the fact that they will be controlling devices in times to come. Healthcare industry will need to keep pace with tech trends, so would the mobile application development companies.
In this post, we’ll be talking about IoT healthcare applications which are useful. From a simple diagnosis to (even) lifesaving, these IoT apps are a few of the must-haves:
1. Philips’ Medication Dispensing Service
This device by Philips is especially designed for elderly people who forget to take their medicine or for those who cannot remember which dose to take at what time. Also, sometimes it isn’t possible for someone to be practically there with the patient. Philips’ Medication Dispensing Service (PMDS) is quite beneficial for such patients.
By using PMDS, the patient is alarmed with a tone and an audio message. The pre-set dosage of medicines then dispensed in a cup with a push of a button. In addition, you can also keep track of messages by synchronizing the user’s phone number. These messages are received when a dose is missed, power goes out or it’s time to refill the dispenser.
By utilizing PMDS device and IoT application that syncs and keeps the record, human error is eliminated.
2. Aerocrine’s Niox Mino
Another on the list is Niox Mino, a hand held device for patients who suffer from asthma. Examining routine measurements of nitric oxide (NO) in a patient’s breath is one of the ‘jobs’ of this device. It can also be successfully used to improve inflammatory airway conditions.
With positive reviews in over 70 medical journals and close to 4 million downloads of the Niox Mino, the app has helped quite a few. Quite handy and accurate in testing, this device can collect data on electronic medical records systems.
3. Thync
Having talked about physical health, let’s talk about mental health and fitness now.
Thync is a device which uses neurosignaling algorithms to record a user’s moods, stress rate, energy and sleep. And, it’s a wearable device.
From boosting energy levels, optimizing moods to making users sleep well, Thync is a really handy gadget.
Another wearable device by Halo Neuroscience is expected to work with neuroscience based technology. The device will improve brain performances in both healthy and impaired individuals.
4. Doctor OnDemand
This mobile application lets you consult a doctor over your electronic device. By using this application, you can video chat with your consultant and can get a prescription as well. There are certified consultants on board and a set flat rate of $40 per session. This mobile application is available for iOS, Android and Web.
Other than that, two different sessions of 25 and 50 minutes are available as well for $50 and $95 respectively. Over 1400 physicians can be reached through Doctor OnDemand.
5. Microsoft HealthVault
Yet another innovative IoT application by Microsoft is HealthVault. By using this app, patients can keep a record of their medical reports. The reports can be saved, updated as well as reports can shared with physicians and health consultants.
Moreover, this application lets users secure the data with privacy.
With the creation of IoT applications and systems, physicians and consumers will have to take complete advantage of technology. Such applications and devices allow patients to better care for their health. Internet of Things is revolutionizing the healthcare sector: doctors and medicines are just an app away.
Are there any IoT healthcare apps that you know of? Leave a comment down below.