Apple
is opening its ResearchKit platform to developers and researchers who
can use the tool to learn more about patient diseases and conditions,
like Parkinson's and diabetes.
The
company announced ResearchKit in March, which collects data from
patients via the iPhone. People with certain conditions can opt in to
participate in various clinical studies and surveys (daily, weekly,
monthly, etc.) that can be evaluated and analyzed by medical
researchers. The goal is to ultimately improve patients' health and the
ability to care for them.
Apple
is opening its ResearchKit platform to developers and researchers who
can use the tool to learn more about patient diseases and conditions,
like Parkinson's and diabetes.
The
company announced ResearchKit in March, which collects data from
patients via the iPhone. People with certain conditions can opt in to
participate in various clinical studies and surveys (daily, weekly,
monthly, etc.) that can be evaluated and analyzed by medical
researchers. The goal is to ultimately improve patients' health and the
ability to care for them.
The
move will allow medical researchers worldwide to collect more data
about diseases on a larger scale. For those interested in participating
in research, the app will ask for permission to access iPhone sensors
like the accelerometer, gyroscope and other tools as a way to monitor
activity. Participants can also opt in to share details about weight,
blood pressure and glucose levels, so researchers can more closely
examine how those relate to conditions and overall health.
The
opening up of ResearchKit comes just as Apple set the date for its
annual Worldwide Developers Conference (June 8-12), which — for $1,599 —
grants developers access to five days of sessions, labs and special
events centered on building software for iOS and the Mac. While selfie
sticks are banned from its premises this year, the event will likely
serve as ample breeding ground for mobile innovation.
Posted by : Gizmeon
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