Tag: Digital Health
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Reddit Psychopathology: Network Analysis and ICD Links
Introduction As one of the largest online spaces for personal expression and peer support, Reddit hosts a wide array of mental health communities. Researchers increasingly view these communities as living laboratories for understanding how psychopathology manifests online, how discussions cluster around symptoms and experiences, and how these patterns relate to established diagnostic frameworks such as…
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The Structure of Psychopathology on Reddit: Network Analysis of Mental Health Communities in Relation to the ICD Diagnostic System
Overview Social media platforms have become crucial spaces where individuals discuss mental health challenges, seek support, and share coping strategies. This article synthesizes recent work applying network analysis to Reddit communities focused on mental health, aiming to understand how patterns of psychopathology manifest online and how these patterns relate to the ICD diagnostic framework. By…
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New Clinician Guide Aims to Elevate UTI Care in a Telemedicine Era
Overview: A New Guide for Clinicians on UTI Care Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common reasons patients seek urgent care. As care delivery shifts toward telemedicine and digital messaging, clinicians face the challenge of providing accurate diagnoses, effective treatment, and patient education without in-person visits. A newly released guide for clinicians outlines…
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NHS Launches Unified End-to-End Lung Cancer Diagnostic Pathway with Optellum
Overview: A landmark NHS initiative with Optellum The National Health Service (NHS) has unveiled a groundbreaking, single end-to-end diagnostic pathway for lung cancer, developed in collaboration with Optellum, a leader in AI-powered lung cancer risk assessment. This initiative seeks to streamline every step from initial referral through to definitive diagnosis and treatment planning, harnessing Optellum’s…
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When Pen Meets Policy: Older GPs in Singapore Face a Digital Records Mandate
Background: The clock is ticking on pen-and-paper clinics For 30 years, Dr. Edmond Lie has run a Clementi clinic with the rhythm of a bygone era: handwritten notes, shorthand, and a workflow refined through long years of practice. He and many of his peers built trusted routines around patient conversations and the tactile comfort of…
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Predicting Intent to Use Generative AI for Health Information: Insights from a Comparative Survey Study
Overview Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how people access health information. A comparative survey study investigates what drives individuals to intend using generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT or other AI assistants—for health-related inquiries. The findings offer guidance for researchers, healthcare professionals, and technology developers aiming to support safe, informed, and trustworthy AI use…
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Pen, Paper, and 30 Years: Older GPs Face Retirement as Digital Records Become Mandatory in Singapore
Introduction: A Turning Point for General Practice in Singapore For thirty years, Dr. Edmond Lie has tended to patients in a quiet Clementi clinic, relying on pen, paper, and a shorthand rhythm he can recite from memory. But as Singapore moves toward mandatory digital health records, his workflow—and the livelihoods of many veteran General Practitioners…
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Predicting Intention to Use Generative AI for Health Information: Comparative Survey Study
Understanding the Landscape of Generative AI in Health Information As people increasingly turn to digital tools for health information, generative artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a disruptive option. Tools like ChatGPT and other AI assistants can summarize medical guidelines, explain complex concepts, and assist users in locating relevant evidence. Yet, the question remains: will…
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Old-School GPs Face the Digital Shift as Singapore Moves to Mandatory Patient Data Records
Singapore’s Digital Push and the Weight on Veterans of General Practice For 30 years, Dr. Edmond Lie has nurtured a routine that feels almost ritual: a steady hand on pen, a stack of patient notes, and a workflow steeped in shorthand he has refined over countless consultations. In Clementi, his clinic has long embodied a…
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Predicting the Intention to Use Generative AI for Health Information: A Comparative Survey Study
Overview The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed how people seek health information. Beyond traditional sources like physicians, pharmacists, and search engines, individuals now encounter tools such as chatbots and AI-powered assistants. This study compares how different populations predict their intention to use generative AI for health information, offering insights for healthcare…