Best of the Web: Site Surfing

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Healthcare TransformationVol. 1, No. 1 Open AccessBest of the Web: Site SurfingPublished Online:10 Dec 2015https://doi.org/10.1089/heat.2015.29003-bowAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB Permissions & CitationsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail Think I for Internet. Websites on health care innovation and technology provide good resources.HT WebWatch will be your official guide, pointing out sites of interest and rating them. A bold idea.Cyclica ***http://www.cyclicarx.comBig data meets big pharma with Cyclica, a company that's using its proprietary software to rapidly identify potential protein-drug interactions. Coupling its novel software analytics to cloud computing through a partnership with IBM Research, Cyclica has the potential to revolutionize pharmaceutical research and development. Website offers nice description of current challenges and Cyclica's solutions, easy to navigate Text-heavy design Rating: Very GoodKuveda ****http://www.kuveda.comNo two cancers are alike, and Kuveda is on the forefront of personalized medicine to help oncologists identify the best treatment plan based on the specific molecular profile of an individual patient's tumor. Kuveda provides a specialized network analysis engine to rigorously analyze genomic and proteomic data in the context of a patient's genomic profile in service of better-targeted therapies and improved outcomes. Beautiful site, great deal of information for patients and oncologists Nothing major Rating: ExcellentSeratis ***http://www.seratis.comA patient's medical team is just that—a team—and Seratis is transforming the way that team members communicate and provide patient care. The Seratis solution provides secure messaging among team members, patient–provider messaging, and electronic care plans, among other features. Nicely designed site, includes blog and information on results Lacks any video demos of mobile appRating: Very GoodCocoon Biotech ***www.cocoonbiotech.comCocoon Biotech is taking inspiration from nature and is currently developing a technology for the intra-articular injection of silk proteins to treat osteoarthritis. The company's website provides some general information about this innovative technology and a summary view of the product pipeline. Nicely organized site, good design Only brief overview of technologyRating: Very GoodNeuroTrack ***https://www.neurotrack.comCan eye movements predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease? A substantial body of research suggests they can, and NeuroTrack is translating that research into a computer-based diagnostic tool that has the potential to transform detection and treatment of this devastating disease. Primary research articles available for download from site Pages are slow to load Rating: Very GoodTwiage ***http://www.twiagemed.comTwiage is pioneering mobile solutions for emergency responders and emergency departments when time is critical. With its HIPAA-compliant cloud-based platform, Twiage lets emergency responders relay patient videos, EKGs, and other real-time vital statistics to emergency department care teams while en route to the hospital. Website provides information for hospitals and EMS, embedded Twitter feed Only static screenshots of mobile platform providedRating: Very GoodDiagnostics for All ****http://www.dfa.org/index.phpDiagnostics for All has its eyes set on transforming healthcare on the global scale through the development and deployment of technology. The website highlights the organization's current projects, which span diagnostics, nutrition, telemedicine, and health monitoring. Provides information on mission, projects, and ways to get involved Nothing major Rating: ExcellentProteus ***http://www.proteus.comIt used to be the stuff of science fiction, but ingestible biosensors are now reality thanks to the pioneering patient-monitoring technology of Proteus. Sensor-enabled pills couple to a wearable patch that monitors medication intake and other vitals such as heart rate, rest, and blood pressure, and all of this information can be viewed by the patient via an accompanying app. Nice graphical design, good information on the technology Lacks news feed or other real-time updates like Twitter feed Rating: Very GoodEditas ***http://editasmedicine.comHigh-throughput, multiplexed genome editing technology could revolutionize healthcare, and Editas is well poised to be the trailblazer in that arena. The company is developing human therapeutics based on TALENs and the more recent CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, and links to posters and some published articles on these technologies are provided on the website Links to scientific references, news, and career opportunities listed No general description of the technology for nonexperts Rating: Very GoodDermTech **http://www.dermtech.comA welcome breakthrough in diagnostic technology for anyone who has ever had a skin biopsy. DermTech provides an innovative, proprietary, patch-based method to extract RNA for genetic analysis of skin tissue. Their website provides general skin cancer facts and an overview of the technology and products. Highlights specific products for potential consumers Text-heavy Rating: GoodFiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 1Issue 1Dec 2015 InformationCopyright 2015, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.To cite this article:Best of the Web: Site Surfing.Healthcare Transformation.Dec 2015.75-76.http://doi.org/10.1089/heat.2015.29003-bowcreative commons licensePublished in Volume: 1 Issue 1: December 10, 2015Keywords Strong Points Weak Points**** Excellent*** Very Good** GoodPDF download