The World Health Organization increasingly highlights the role of digital health technologies in supporting prenatal care. Despite this potential, the real-world implementation of such technologies remains limited, even in high-income countries with established analog…
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Background: Overweight and obesity have become a public health issue. Lifestyle modifications delivered through mobile devices, especially mobile phones, present an opportunity to support weight loss efforts. However, evidence regarding the effects of mobile…
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Background: A healthy lifestyle is associated with mental well-being, and digital lifestyle interventions can be effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle. However, they do not appear to work for all, and we have limited…
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Self-Service in Health IT: More than a Fancy KioskBy Sriram Devarakonda
Sriram Devarakonda, MSEE is CTO at Cardamom.
Self-service first emerged in the consumer space, where it was designed to offer a frictionless, user-controlled experience….
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Background: The World Health Organization recommends that cancer survivors maintain a healthy diet and weight control to prevent cancer recurrence. Albeit a growing interest in using mobile applications (apps) for health promotion, there is…
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Background: In Japan, the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms within the working population have risen. This has been accentuated by the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social isolation resulting from…
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Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a potential early marker of neurodegeneration, with negative affective states such as depression and anxiety significantly contributing to cognitive impairment. Digital treatments show promise, yet evidence of their use…
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Background: Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. The rising prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) highlights the…
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Background: Mobile health (mHealth) has been continuously developed to support the HIV care continuum for people living with HIV (PLWH). Considering the practical needs and acceptability of digital health solutions, it is essential to…
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Background: Anticoagulation management (AM) is important in preventing complications in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement (CVR). The development of mobile applications offers new opportunities for the management of long-term anticoagulants. However, there is a…
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