FDA lays out rules for some smartphone health apps
The FDA says they will be releasing applications for smartphones that can and will help people regulate there health. There are currently 17,000 health apps already in existence, so to me its unlikely that these new apps chances of standing from the other 17,000 is highly unlikely. But they are saying that these could have heart monitors, and blood pressure readings, which I believe to be a great thing and support. Applications for our devices seem endless and companies are taking full opportunities to make money off of this app craze. With it being so much to even create an app companies need to make sure that they will get a proper return on their investment. All in all I believe technology is going in the right direction with wanting to assist people in a healthier life style but I just dont see the apps making much money because the need for these things is very low.
I believe that these apps can be very convenient. There are many different fitness apps that help keep you healthy as well as keep you on tract for a diet/motivator. Also, they are even to the point now that they can track the distance you walk and the time it takes. So, seeing how far apps have come, I believe it can be done to help those keep track of health issues as well as be very beneficial overall.
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