Approximately half of the adults in the United States (116 million) have high blood pressure, or hypertension, with 91.7 million needing prescription medication in addition to lifestyle changes. As of 2017, the self-reported prevalence…
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Background: Even though several mobile applications that can measure blood pressure (BP) have been developed, the data about the accuracy of those applications are limited. Objective: This study assessed the accuracy of AlwaysBP (test)…
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Background: Hypertension is highly prevalent among patients undergoing hemodialysis, with a significant proportion experiencing poorly controlled blood pressure (BP). Digital BP management in this population has been underutilized. Objective: This study aimed to explore…
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Background: The use of digital interventions by patients for remote monitoring and management of health and disease is increasing. This observational study examined the feasibility, use, and safety of a digital smartphone app for…
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Remote patient monitoring company, Withings Health Solutions, a division of Withings, announced the release of BPM Pro 2, a cellular blood pressure monitor.The blood pressure monitor includes a Patient Insights feature that aims to…
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Background: Patient engagement with remote blood pressure monitoring during pregnancy is critical to optimize the associated benefits of blood pressure control and early detection. Objective: The goal of this study was to compare patient…
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Background: Hypertension is one of the most important cardiovascular disease risk factors and affects >100 million American adults. Hypertension-related health inequities are abundant in Black communities as Black individuals are more likely to use…
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By Anuja Vaidya
June 14, 2024 – Adding nurse care management to home telemonitoring reduced blood pressure (BP) more significantly among low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors than home telemonitoring alone, according to new research.
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Background: Hypertension, a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is more prevalent among Black and low-income individuals. To address this health disparity, leveraging safety-net Emergency Departments for scalable mobile health (mHealth) interventions, specifically…
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