REVIEWS, SURVEYS, PREDICTIONS Advancing the Frontier of Health and Technology Integration: the 2023 Digital Health Barometer
Health systems around the world are embracing digital technology at every point in the patient journey, from consultation and diagnosis...
DEALS & COMPANY NEWS Abbott-Bigfoot Deal Proves That Diabetes Is a Hot Area for Digital Health Investment
This week, Abbott announced its plans to acquire Bigfoot Biomedical — a startup selling a “smart” insulin pen cap, which collects data...
TELEHEALTH & REMOTE MONITORING Remote Patient Monitoring May Improve Adherence, Blood Glucose Monitoring
The use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) may help patients manage their diabetes by improving adherence rates and glycemic control,...
ENGAGEMENT, BEHAVIOUR, INCLUSION Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors
The drugs are life-saving: They've been shown to cut risk of cancer recurrence by as much as half in patients with hormone...
The power and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the healthcare industry are unparalleled. The use of...
REVIEWS, SURVEYS, PREDICTIONS The Use of Patient-Oriented Mobile Phone Apps in Oral Health: Scoping Review
Oral health is a significant part of general health. Poor oral health can influence an individual’s appearance, self-esteem, eating, and...
Digital twin technology is emerging as a transformative force in healthcare systems, revolutionizing the way patient care is delivered....
ENGAGEMENT, BEHAVIOUR, INCLUSION The facilitators and barriers of mHealth adoption and use among people with a low socio-economic pos
Despite the fact that 95% of the global population has a mobile phone, the adoption of mHealth lags among people with a low...
’Korean digital therapeutics (DTx) makers have not made a single license application since April, according to the regulatory agency....
This paper offers an overview of the history and the current state of the field, listing leading existing biomarkers of human aging,...
Several DTx frontrunners have done an invaluable service to the overall industry by providing solid scientific evidence on improved...
Here’s a secret: While gamification does boost retention when done correctly, it’s as much about subtraction as it is about addition....
Ninety percent of startups fail, and healthcare startups— despite their noble ambitions— are not immune to this harsh reality. Even the...
WEARABLES The Application of Wearable Sensors and Machine Learning Algorithms in Rehabilitation Training: A Sy
This systematic review aims to study the application of wearable sensor technology and machine learning algorithms in different disease...
ENGAGEMENT, BEHAVIOUR, INCLUSION Nurses’ view of benefits, enablers and constraints to the use of digital health tools with patients:
Digital literacy helps patients to be more informed in order to make decisions about their health. Patient empowerment in the digital...
REVIEWS, SURVEYS, PREDICTIONS Safety considerations for assessing the quality of apps used during pregnancy: A scoping review
Safety considerations for assessing the quality of apps used during pregnancy: A scoping review Safety considerations for assessing the...
Accenture announced it has acquired Nautilus Consulting, a digital healthcare consultant firm in the U.K. that specializes in Electronic...
Before a digital health product can deliver engagement, the patient/user must first be activated on the product. That is, they must go...
TELEHEALTH & REMOTE MONITORING ENSURING A SMOOTH PATIENT JOURNEY THROUGH TELEMONITORING: THE MEDAL-C STUDY
Emiel Verdaasdonk, a colorectal surgeon at Jeroen Bosch Hospital (JBZ), is researching the extent to which patients can be sent home the...
ENGAGEMENT, BEHAVIOUR, INCLUSION Enhancing the patient experience and outcomes through patient engagement tools
The problem of fragmented communication The challenge of patient engagement is an important aspect of the larger issue of fragmented...
Troubled health tech firm Babylon has placed two of its divisions into administration but has found a buyer for its clinical services...
FOR COMPANIES & INVESTORS It’s not just AI: Four healthtech trends powering the transformation of medicine
We spoke to founders and operators to find out the key trends driving the growth of healthtech It’s not just AI: Four healthtech trends...
