EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 5/15/25
I was at a neighborhood gathering the other night. One of my neighbors was talking about her health experiences, and in particular, with wearable devices. Just from what I could see, she had an…
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Wearable Devices in Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation With and Without Weekly Online Coaching for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is effective in preventing cardiovascular diseases; however, participation in CR programs remains limited due to the associated challenges. Integration of wearable devices and real-time monitoring offers a potential solution to…
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Advancing perioperative care with digital applications and wearables
The rapid increase in real-time health information collected from wearable devices has allowed digital biomarkers to emerge as a promising tool to support perioperative care, including surgical prehabilitation, intra-operative guidance, and post-operative monitoring. Important…
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How Has Healthcare’s Approach to Telehealth Changed in the Past 5 Years?
The Technology Driving Telehealth in 2025
Telehealth has evolved far beyond basic videoconferencing. Advances in AI, remote monitoring devices and virtual nursing are reshaping how care is delivered.
“We’re past the era of just video calls,”…
Mobile Apps and Wearable Devices for Cardiovascular Health: Narrative Review
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to be the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. To reduce risk of CVD development and better manage them, an increasing number of individuals are adopting mobile health…
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Ambulatory atrial fibrillation detection and quantification by wristworn AI device compared to standard holter monitoring
Timely detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) is crucial for the prevention of serious consequences such as stroke and heart failure, yet it remains challenging due to its often asymptomatic or paroxysmal nature. Wearable devices…
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Digital Health Adoption Trends by Each Generation: From Gen Z to Boomers
What You Should Know:
– Digital health is rapidly moving into the mainstream, from Super Bowl commercials to new features in popular consumer products. A recent survey reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care…
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Smart Solutions for Parkinson’s: The Impact of Wearable Tech Integration
Joel Landau, founder and chairman of The Allure Group
The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for managing chronic conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s affects millions worldwide, manifesting in symptoms such…
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Digital Therapeutics–Based Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation for Lung Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Lung cancer ranks as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. For lung cancer survivors, cardiopulmonary fitness is a strong independent predictor of survival, while surgical interventions impact both cardiovascular and pulmonary function. Home-based…
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Comparative Effectiveness of Wearable Devices and Built-In Step Counters in Reducing Metabolic Syndrome Risk in South Korea: Population-Based Cohort Study
Background: Mobile health technologies show promise in addressing metabolic syndrome, but their comparative effectiveness in large-scale public health interventions remains unclear. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of wearable devices (wearable activity tracker) and mobile…
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