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94 percent of physicians interviewed using smartphones to communicate, manage personal and business workflows, and access medical information

MENLO PARK, CA, July 23, 2010. Today, Spyglass Consulting Group released its most recent healthcare study, Point of Care Communications for Physicians. It shows significant trends on how physicians across the United States are adopting mobile communications at point of care to improve communications and collaboration, streamline productivity, and enhance patient care and safety. Continue >>

Meridian Health and Cypak launch joint venture iMPak Health to develop wireless health monitoring devices and services

Neptune, NJ and Stockholm, Sweden – Meridian Health and Cypak announced today the launch of their new joint venture, iMPak Health, Inc. iMPak Health’s mission will be to develop smart, easy to use wireless devices and services to screen and monitor health and overall well being globally.

“Low cost, consumer friendly embedded technology and service solutions will be introduced to many segments of the health care market through iMPak Health,” says Salvatore Inciardi, FACHE, senior vice president for Business Development at Meridian Health, a leading hospital and health care provider serving New Jersey. Continue >>

App features orthopedic special tests and mobilization techniques

Chester, Pa. (July 6, 2010) – Two faculty members in Widener University’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education, Dawn Gulick and Christopher H. Wise, have launched iOrtho®, an application for rehabilitation professionals, educators, clinicians and students. Designed as a mobile reference for orthopedic information, iOrtho works on Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iTouch devices. It’s the first app of its kind.

Gulick and Wise designed iOrtho to serve as a quick and comprehensive resource for orthopedic special tests and mobilization techniques. They developed it from advanced, evidence-based knowledge and extensive clinical practice. Navigation is simple as the app uses touch screen technology to unlock concise descriptions and high quality images of each procedure. Continue >>

TORONTO, July 6, 2010 – Diversinet Corp. (TSX Venture: DIV, OTCBB: DVNTF) has appointed veteran healthcare IT executive Mark Trigsted to the new position of executive vice president, healthcare, with responsibilities for global business development and sales.

Trigsted will lead expansion of Diversinet’s partner network and customer base in the rapidly growing market for mobile healthcare applications that easily and securely connect people with their healthcare information, providers and payers.

“We welcome Mark as a valuable addition to our team,” said Albert Wahbe, Diversinet’s chairman and CEO. “Mark’s deep knowledge of healthcare information technology and his extensive experience in successfully introducing products make him the ideal leader of our efforts in mobile healthcare.” Continue >>

Washington, DC (June 23, 2010) —

United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner was today named an Advocate for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Turner issued the following statement following the announcement:

“We need a long-term plan for humanity and the UN’s Millennium Development Goals offer us an urgent to-do list to address the world’s toughest challenges. Tackling global poverty and disease, protecting the environment, and improving the health of the world’s women and children have to remain at the top of our agenda. Continue >>

BOSTON, MA, JUNE 23, 2010 — The Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners Healthcare, announced today encouraging initial findings from a medication adherence study, using a wireless electronic pill bottle to remind patients with high blood pressure to take their medication. The ongoing study measured a 27% higher rate of medication adherence in patients using Internet connected medication packaging and feedback services compared to controls.

The randomized controlled study assessed the impact of the wireless GlowCap developed by Vitality, Inc. GlowCaps fit popular pill bottles and signal patients with light and sound when it is time to take the medication inside. An embedded wireless connection enables the GlowCap to respond to the patient with automated calls for any missed dose, weekly progress reports, and refill reminders. GlowCaps also share adherence with physicians and a social network if the patient chooses.

“As healthcare providers, we must find strategies that help patients become more adherent to their medications and care plans,” said Alice Watson, MD, MPH, Center for Connected Health. “We are extremely encouraged by these interim results, showing a high rate of adherence in users of the GlowCap system.” Continue >>