A study from Ulster University School of Computing which analysed 1,500 digital health apps, has concluded that user ratings and download rates are unreliable indicators of their quality.The ‘Don’t judge a book or health…
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Digital mental health technologies (DMHT) should be used as part of a wider treatment package alongside regular therapy sessions and/or prescribed medication, according to patients who took part in research commissioned by the Medicines…
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Background: Reproductive health literacy and menstrual health awareness play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of women and people who menstruate. Further, awareness of one’s own menstrual cycle patterns and associated…
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What You Should Know: – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), aiming to improve consumer protection in the digital age. – These updates clarify…
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Shameem C Hameed, Founder and CEO of blueBriX
The digital market is flooded with health apps. Over 90,000 offers were introduced to patients and healthcare providers alike in 2020 alone, with this number continuing to…
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What You Should Know: – At Cloud Next ’24, Bayer and Google Cloud are teaming up to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that empower radiologists and ultimately improve patient care. – This collaboration centers…
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Background: Hypertension significantly impacts the well-being and health of individuals globally. Hypertension management apps (HMAs) have been shown to assist patients in controlling blood pressure (BP), with their efficacy validated in clinical trials. However,…
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Putting the patient at the centre when digitalising systems and processes is a must, speaker told a session on the Patient Engagement stage at Rewired24 Wednesday. The key is to communicate with patients through…
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By Anuja Vaidya
March 14, 2024 – New research shows that Black and Hispanic people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression engaged in digital behavioral health applications, indicating that these…
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Background: The success of mobile apps in improving the lifestyle of patients with non-communicable diseases through self-management interventions is contingent upon the emerging growth in this field. While users of mobile health apps continue…
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