Over the weekend, while browsing through the Apps store, I stumbled upon 2 apps which could be useful for those affected by HIV (either patients or their carers).
The first one is called iStayHealthy. The app has a rather uninteresting interface (probably to discourage prying eyes should the phone lands into other people’s hands). The app has a password-protect feature which keeps it secure. On opening the app, there is this CD4 and viral load chart where a person can keep track of the status of his immunity.
There are also buttons below which allows one to keep track of any drug interactions with the medication he/she is on as well as setting alerts to help him/her adhere to the medications on time.
The other app is called AIDSinfo Glossary and is useful for people who wants to understand what is known as AIDS-speak – the entire gamut of medical jargons related to HIV and AIDS. Medical students might also find it useful.
The glossary is available in both English and Spanish and it even has a button which will pronounce those difficult jargons for you!
Both these apps are available for free on iTunes.
