Apple’s App store has just celebrated its first birthday. There are now literally thousands of ‘apps’ available for the iPhone or iPod touch – from 3D games, to currency convertors, to software that transforms the device into a working spirit level.

While some apps are purely a distraction, others seek to make life easier. For example, there’s CashFinder, which helps you to find the nearest cash point based on your current location.

We were intrigued to discover that there are also many Healthcare apps, some of which are designed to help patients manage their conditions, or their adherence to courses of drugs. In no particular order, we’ve picked out our favourite ten.

1. MedsLog by Modesitt Software (£1.19)
   Medslog helps you to remember which medication you need to take and when to take it. It also allows you to log every dose, and even reminds you when a dose is due.
2. Islet Diabetes Assistant by iAbetics (£1.79)
   A complete ‘mobile diabetes management application’, Islet allows you to record blood glucose readings, carbohydrate intake, insulin injections, and exercise. You can also export graph data to your computer.
3. Close Call by Polka Networks (Free)
   Close call is a simple but important app that allows you to add an emergency contact number and details of medical conditions, allergies, and prescriptions to your iPhone’s wallpaper. It’s the first thing someone will see when they try to unlock your phone in an emergency.
4. WebMD Mobile by WebMD (Free)
   With this app you can look up symptoms, drug or treatment information, or get advice on basic first aid.
5. Health Cloud by Ford Parsons (Free)
   Health Cloud connects to Google Health to access your Personal Health Record. You can save test results and view notices from your provider.
6. Edibles Diet Journal by Random Ideas (£2.99)
   This app helps you to keep a food diary and monitors your calorie intake, exercise, and weight. Reports are also available so that you can track your progress towards you weight loss goals.
7. Quit Smoking Now by Max Kirsten (£4.99)
   Kick the habit with this app from Max Kirsten. Featuring video and audio content, smoking fact cards, quit smoking e-book, and a smoking calculator.
8. iHeadache by BetterQOL (£5.99)
   iHeadache allows you to log your headaches on a daily basis, and monitor your pain history. It also features an expert system that classifies your headache type by analysing your symptoms.
9. Sleep Tracker by Tylenol (Free)
   Everyone knows the importance of sleep in staying healthy. This simple app allows you to record your sleep hours and moods, plus access helpful sleep tips.
10. iPregnancy by Gregory P. Moore MD (£1.79)
    Keep track of your pregnancy progress including: gestational age of your baby, current trimester, and time remaining until due date. It also features a baby information diary and name picker.