What you should know
- Samsung has announced a new feature for its Health app that will help users manage their medications.
- The Medications feature will provide detailed information about each drug, including general descriptions, possible side effects, and potential adverse reactions from drug-to-drug interactions or when taken with certain foods and substances.
- Users can set up alerts to remind them to take their medications and when to refill them. The alerts can be customized based on the importance of each medication.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch users will receive medication reminders on their wrist. The new feature will be initially available in the United States.
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Samsung’s Health app is about to get a significant upgrade. A new feature is being added in the latest update, which is a big deal for those on medication.
The new addition is a tracking feature. It’s designed to make managing health easier for users, offering a more comprehensive approach.
This new feature, dubbed “Medications,” will provide users with a wealth of information. It includes general descriptions and potential side effects of various drugs.
But that’s not all. The Medications feature will also provide info on adverse reactions. This could be from drug-to-drug interactions or from combining certain drugs with food or substances like caffeine and alcohol.
“Samsung Health aims to help people better understand and manage their health,” says Hon Pak, Vice President and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. He’s talking about a holistic platform that connects devices, services, and people.
With the Medications tracking feature, Pak believes users will manage their medications more conveniently. The goal is to improve adherence and maintain better health overall.
The feature also has a handy functionality that sets up alerts. These reminders tell users when to take their medications and when to consider refilling them. Samsung says these alerts are fine-tuned to each individual user. This way, the feature can prioritize medications based on their importance.
Samsung Galaxy Watch users, listen up! You’ll get these reminders right on your wrist. The Medications tracking feature will be initially available on the Samsung Health app in the United States. Keep an eye out for the app updates rolling out later this week.
