screening apps

FDA clears mobile AI platform for heart murmur screening

By Dave Muoio 11:43 am May 7, 2019

The FDA has cleared eMurmur ID, a software screening device that uses a smartphone, third-party digital stethoscope and machine learning to automate the detection of heart murmurs. According to Ottawa, Canada-based eMurmur, the cloud tool identifies and classifies both dangerous and healthy heart murmurs, as well as the absence of a murmur and S1 or S2 heart sounds. The platform includes a mobile...

FDA mulls the role of screening apps, devices

By Brian Dolan 03:45 am March 20, 2012

This week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a hearing about using innovative technologies and other mechanisms to expand the number of medications that can administered over the counter. A report in the San Diego Union Tribune recognizes that some of the innovations that the FDA has in mind are mobile health apps and devices. "FDA is aware that industry is developing new...