- PMLiVE

How close are we to a tricorder?

The intersection of smartphones and medical technology is increasing the pace of change

Majority of US adults track their health data

But just one in five uses technology to do so

- PMLiVE

Boehringer launches COPD patient consultation app for HCPs

Extends reach of the calculator tools on its COPD Exchange website

Melanoma smartphone app claims ‘highly variable’

Applications that assess skin cancer risk often misclassify lesions

- PMLiVE

MHRA plays catch up with pharma on Twitter

UK regulator launches corporate account on the social network

European adoption of physician-only social networks growing

UK showed clear lead in use last year, according to Manhattan Research

UK outlines pipedream of a paperless health service

Health secretary issues empty 'challenge' for NHS to make better use of IT

- PMLiVE

Creation Healthcare claims social media monitoring first

New Creation Pinpoint service allows pharma to monitor public HCP conversations

More than half of US adults go online for health information

And more than a third use internet for self-diagnosis

- PMLiVE

Will opportunity knock for eHealth in 2013?

If EC plans succeed, they will transform the way technology is used

- PMLiVE

FDA-approved iPhone heart monitor now available

AliveCor's device can initially only be bought by US healthcare professionals

- PMLiVE

Sexual health apps fail to attract smartphone users

HIV and STD apps not fulfilling their potential to assist with prevention and care

- PMLiVE

Pharma social media update – Twitter

AbbVie's Twitter debut is the perfect opportunity for a Digital Handbook update

EMA launches eSubmission web tool

Will accept eCTD applications from January 15

Department of Health sets out its digital strategy

Wants civil servants to “embrace digital opportunities” to improve health, care and value