Kentucky ranks fifth in the U.S. for adults with hypertension, many of whose condition is not controlled. Untreated high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems.THE PROBLEM
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This study aimed to elicit the preferences and willingness-to-pay for blood pressure (BP) telemonitoring programs. This study also investigated the different factors or participant characteristics that could influence preferences and choice behaviors. Participants with…
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Alok Mandal, Head of Healthcare Consulting, Virtusa
Massive disparities continue to plague healthcare in the United States. Many Americans do not have access to quality care, leading to higher rates of diseases like diabetes, hypertension,…
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North West Ambulance Service has piloted a scheme in Greater Manchester which is helping to identify previously unrecognised cases of hypertension, with the initiative set to be rolled out region-wide in the future.The pilot…
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A hypertension project being run by a number of GP practices in Slough has seen a 30% increase in patients with controlled blood pressure after introducing a new digital technology programme.The new digitally-led approach…
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Eden Primary Care Network has selected health tech start-up Aide Health to further help patients living with long-term conditions such as asthma, type 2 diabetes and hypertension to manage their health.Located in rural Cumbria,…
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OpenAI releases an enterprise version of ChatGPT that features enhanced security, privacy, and speed. The product overlaps the offerings of the company’s investor Microsoft, which provides a similar offering as part of Azure. The…
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Background: Background: Mobile Health (mHealth) interventions are effective in improving chronic disease management, mainly in high-income countries. However, much less is known about the efficacy of mobile health interventions for the reduction of cardiovascular…
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Digital health interventions have been shown to be clinically-effective for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension prevention and treatment. This study synthesizes and compares the cost-effectiveness of text-messaging, smartphone application, and websites by…
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A new digital health app called juli proved effective in helping patients with asthma or depression, two randomized controlled trials showed.
Boston-based juli is an AI-driven app that helps patients manage their chronic conditions, including…
