Background: Mobile apps are being increasingly used to foster healthy lifestyles. There is a growing need for clear, standardized guidelines to help users select safe and effective health apps. Objective: Our study aimed to…
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Professor Anthony Harnden, chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (Credit: MHRA)
As an increasing number of people turn to mental health apps and technologies for support, the Medicines and Healthcare…
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Two apps aimed at supporting mental health during pregnancy and motherhood have won a global innovation award for women’s health.
The Ripple Women’s Digital Health Challenge programme is delivered by n0-code digital health platform Cogniss,…
Background: The rapidly expanding digital health landscape offers innovative opportunities for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes; however, regulatory and clinical frameworks for evaluating their key features, effectiveness, and outcomes are lacking. Cardiovascular and…
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The Privacy Gap in Wearable Technology
Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., is leading a crucial effort to strengthen privacy protections for health information collected through wearable devices and mobile health applications. As chair of the Senate…
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a call for evidence to contribute towards the forthcoming NHS 10 year workforce plan, including evidence of new digital initiatives.
Digital Health News exclusively reported…
Background: The mental health app sector in India is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing smartphone usage, growing internet penetration, the popularity of digital initiatives, and heightened recognition of mental health challenges in public discourse….
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Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful, disfiguring, inflammatory lesions such as nodules, abscesses and fistulas in intertriginous sites. It significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. Early diagnosis…
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