Tag Archives: mobile apps

Solve the Outbreak – CDC iPad app updated!

Posted on June 26, 2013 by cshannon

From the CDC: Are you ready to work your way closer to becoming a Disease Detective?  CDC has released an update to Solve the Outbreak, the popular, free iPad app that puts you in the shoes of a member of … Continue reading →

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A novel public health app – Plague Inc.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by cshannon

From the CDC’s Public Health Matters blog: Plague Inc., an app created by James Vaughan, of Ndemic Creationslayers, allows players to select a pathogen and strategize how to evolve symptoms, transmit the disease, and counter actions taken by world governments and scientists.  … Continue reading →

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PainTrek – A new app from the UM

Posted on February 21, 2013 by cshannon

Ever have a headache or facial pain that seemingly comes and goes without warning? Ever been diagnosed with migraines, TMD or facial neuralgias but feel that your ability to explain your pain is limited? PainTrek is a novel app that … Continue reading →

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Solve the outbreak!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by cshannon

Do you want to be a disease detective?  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a new app, Solve the Outbreak. New outbreaks happen every day and CDC’s disease detectives are on the front lines, working 24/7 … Continue reading →

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Emergent research conversation – Alex daSilva & PainTrek

Posted on February 15, 2013 by cshannon

Alex DaSilva, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, and Director of the Headache & Orofacial Pain Effort (H.O.P.E.) at University of Michigan School of Dentistry, will share his methods and innovations in the area of chronic … Continue reading →

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