The Changi General Hospital has made testing for curable forms of hypertension more accessible and quicker for Singaporeans by leveraging the latest analytical techniques.Its clinical laboratory with Japanese medical equipment manufacturer Shimadzu, Shimadzu-CGH Clinomics…
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Background: The need for noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention and control in humanitarian emergencies is well recognized, but there is little evidence to guide responses, leading to varying care delivery. The Sana.NCD mHealth application, initially…
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A long and deeply-reported feature story in The Washington Post on Tuesday put a spotlight on the stark effect that an epidemic of chronic illness is taking on too many millions of Americans.”Forty years…
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Baptist Health’s patient engagement strategy, using Epic’s MyChart Care Companion, is proving as effective as adding a hypertension medication. Kentucky’s high hypertension rates prompted this innovative approach, aiming to address medication non-adherence and encourage…
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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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