Background: Among people with abdominal obesity, women are more likely to develop diabetes than men. Mobile health (mHealth)–based technologies provide the flexibility and resource-saving opportunities to improve lifestyles in an individualized way. However, mHealth-based…
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This study developed and evaluated a model for assessing pain during the surgical period using photoplethysmogram data from 242 patients. Pain levels were measured at 2 min intervals using a numerical rating scale or clinical…
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Particulate matter (PM) exposure can reduce heart rate variability (HRV), a cardiovascular health marker. This study examines PM1.0 (aerodynamic diameters <1 μm), PM2.5 (≥1 μm and <2.5 μm), and PM10 (≥2.5 μm and <10 μm) effects on HRV in…
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A self-referral service has gone live across North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) to help NHS organisations manage growing demand for weight loss medications.
The online system, provided by digital health company…
Digital Health Pitchfest finalist Kidney Beam has secured £610,000 in seed funding, including a contribution from charity Kidney Research UK.
The evidence-based app, which was named as one of 2024’s NHS Innovation Accelerator companies, offers…
What You Should Know:
– Neko Health, a pioneering preventative healthcare technology company co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek (founder of Spotify) raises $260M in a Series B funding round by Lightspeed Venture Partners,…
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The next 12 months hold immense potential for technological innovation in healthcare, but this rapid pace of change brings both opportunities and risks. As health systems adapt, continuous feedback will be necessary to make…
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1. Assess Your Current Environment
This may seem straightforward, but how well do you really know everything that’s part of your infrastructure? How much technical debt do you have? Who are all of the partners…
Steve Rolfes, Manager, Continuous Improvement at Savista
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, one constant remains: the need for financial stability and growth. Healthcare providers, facing rising operational costs, regulatory changes and increased competition, must…
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What You Should Know:
– Tempus AI, a provider of AI-powered precision medicine launches olivia, an innovative personal health concierge app designed to revolutionize how patients manage their health information.
– olivia brings together a patient’s…
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