The Ubiquitous Role of Smartphones in Mobile Health
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having large storage capacities, and coming preloaded with various health applications that can used to track workouts, calories burned, weight, and environmental factors [6]. These personal computers are virtually always on and at hand and are capable of a variety of functions [7], making them widely available for everyday personal use or clinically-based interventions. Coupling these technological strides with their ubiquity in society, it is no wonder that smartphones hold quite a role in healthcare. With the potential of this technology, and the current strides being made in the field of mobile health, we aim to review the current state of the field, summarizing the existing technology, identifying what obstacles and limitations exist, and projecting what future innovations may develop.
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