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The Promise of the Medical Tricorder? Meet the Withings BeamO

The Medical Futurist

It’s not just a gadget—it’s a step toward empowering patients in their own homes. No gimmicks, just smart engineering for home health monitoring. We’re witnessing the gradual shift from clinic-based testing to home-based diagnostics. BeamO is built for that future. Most have struggled to deliver on that promise.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Self-care and telemedicine for patients The options of teledermatology services, as well as self-care platforms, are soaring. It is a win-win for everyone: patients do not have to wait in crowded waiting rooms for an exam, while dermatologists can deal with the easier cases in shorter time online.