With individuals constantly on the go, it’s becoming more of a necessity to have digital access to important medical history information. Texas Health Resources is addressing the need by empowering patients access to their health records through the Apple Health app.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) is being called on to develop a voluntary certification program to help improve the usability and safety of pediatric electronic health records (EHRs).

The latest Apple Watch will feature an application that allows users to take their own electrocardiogram (ECG) reading.

A research team has created a wearable ultrasound patch that can monitor central blood pressure as deep as four centimeters below the skin.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to strengthen the cybersecurity of medical devices in the wake of computer-hacking threats, according to a report by the Star Tribune.

A research team is questioning the effectiveness of invasive procedures used to treat chronic pain following a study recently published in Pain Medicine.

More than 250 teachers in England will be testing a new web-based application that’s designed to help identify common mental health problems in students.

The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is thanking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its work to reduce physicians’ documentation burden and encourage the use of health IT for patient care.

More and more women are now receiving their breast cancer diagnosis over the phone, according to a study published in the Supportive Care in Cancer journal.

Four scientists were honored by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The 2018 award winners were selected for their work in genetics research, leadership and mentorship in science and the discovery and development of a widely-used anesthetic.