Youssof Oskrochi, head of safety at Curistica (left) and Elliott Roy-Highley, medical director at Unbound (right) (Credit: Youssof Oskrochi and Elliott Roy-Highley)
A national study into NHS clinical safety found that more than 10,000…
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Background: Augmented reality (AR) superimposes virtual objects onto a real-world environment, allowing users to interact in real time. As AR has become widely used, its integration into smartphones or tablets has enabled mobile augmented…
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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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Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms that worsen over time, significantly impacting quality of life. While clinical evaluations such as the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating…
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Background: Smoking cessation remains a global challenge, with traditional treatments showing limited long-term success due to low adherence and accessibility issues. Digital therapeutics, such as mobile apps and virtual reality (VR)–based interventions, could offer…
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Background: Military veterans may be at increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is often comorbid with harmful and problematic patterns of gambling. Behavioural therapies such as Acceptance…
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for 18 million deaths annually. Detection and prediction of cardiovascular conditions are essential for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. Wearable devices offer…
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Background: Enhancing self-management and transition readiness in adolescents with epilepsy is essential for successful transition to adult care. The combination of the transtheoretical model (TTM) and mobile health (mHealth) management provides a framework for…
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Background: The significance of mHealth apps transforms traditional healthcare delivery and enables individuals to actively manage their health. The success and effectiveness of mHealth apps heavily depend on the user experience and satisfaction. Previous…
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Background: The rapid proliferation of mobile health applications has underscored the need for robust tools to evaluate their quality. The Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) is a widely used framework to assess key app…
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