It’s been two years since WHO(1) announced the Zika epidemic was no longer an international emergency, but still remained a threat. The mosquito-borne flavivirus spread rapidly throughout Latin America and the Caribbean during 2015-16, carried by Aedes aegypti; a species of mosquito which commonly transmits dengue and chikungunya. In this technological age, applying mosquito repellent…

As the FDA issues the 5th recall for a diabetes management app, diagnostic app manufacturers may be wondering what could they do to avoid finding themselves in a similar position? The diabetes app includes a feature designed to calculate an insulin dose based on various input parameters including a blood glucose measurement. Risk driven design…

mHealth is a well-known industry buzzword these days, with both the clinical and commercial community looking to maximise the opportunities inherent in this fast-growing sector. Many different factors affect the likely commercial success of new mHealth offerings, and while some product development aspects of bringing a new app to market are the same as in…

Everybody Counts   As we reflect on World AIDS Day, 36.7 million people have been diagnosed as HIV positive and the lives of countless others are indirectly affected. ‘Everybody Counts’ is the theme of an awareness campaign, led by WHO, which advocates access to safe and affordable medicines, including effective diagnostics. Early and accurate diagnosis…

As we reflect on World Diabetes Day and the highly complex global challenges the condition poses, it’s interesting to explore the role the diabetes community has played in revolutionising and democratising self-care; creating an inspiring blueprint for how we might manage other chronic conditions. The diabetes community has been pioneering in embracing the benefits of…