A Japanese university and a medical venture said Thursday a smartphone app they have developed has proved effective in helping people stay away from smoking.Keio University and CureApp Inc. said they plan to obtain government approval for the app as a medical tool possibly next spring so its use in fighting nicotine addiction can be covered under the public medical insurance system.The app enables a patient to record the levels of carbon monoxide in their breath, measured with a separate device, as well as other health conditions. The app also provides medical advice suiting their condition…READ FULL ARTICLE
