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It's safe to say the mobile app industry is fast approaching a saturation point. Thousands of healthcare apps are now on the market, making it difficult for the user to pick and choose which to download - and which will work as advertised. The issue isn't limited to patients, either, for providers are facing the same choices. This infographic from Epocrates illustrates some of the decisions doctors and nurses are facing in the crowded app landscape.

The international organization of mobile operators has launched the mDiabetes Campaign with an eye toward mobilizing global mHealth leaders to tackle a chronic disease that affects some 371 people worldwid.

Applications for the grants are due by Feb. 25, and the three-year projects would launch five new regional centers and one national center, either replacing existing centers or adding to a nationwide network that now comprises 12 regional centers and two national centers.

The wireless industry association is consolidating its two trade shows and moving the event to autumn in a bid to create an show encompassing all aspects of the wireless industry, including mHealth.