FDA regulation of mHealth

FDA promises regulatory guidance this year

By Brian Dolan 04:45 am March 17, 2011

According to a report from consulting firm Emergo Group, FDA officials said they would offer up guidance on how it plans to regulate mobile medical applications before the year is over. The report is not surprising considering the work that the mHealth Regulatory Coalition (mHRC) has done on the subject. Late last year the mHRC submitted its own guidance document for the FDA to consider as it...

Mobile health roundup: Medtronic, Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, GE, FDA and more

By Brian Dolan 12:13 pm March 9, 2011

Skin allergy app: Preventice teamed up with the Mayo Clinic to create a web-based app and a native iPhone app called CARD System, which provides physicians and patients with access to information about chemicals, preservatives and fragrances in skin care products that cause allergic skin reactions. The apps will help patients find safe products and track allergic reactions should they occur....