Tag: Digital Health
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Autonomous Medical Device Aims to Transform Heart Attack Recovery
Introduction: A breakthrough in post-heart attack care Hospitals are tracking an exciting development in cardiac care: a self-driving medical device designed to assist patients after a heart attack. While still in the research phase, these autonomous systems promise to deliver targeted treatments, monitor patient responses, and adjust medications automatically to stabilize vital signs. If successful,…
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The Rise of Medical Influencers: How Healthcare Professionals Are Shaping Online Trust
Introduction: A New Era for Medical Messaging Public health and individual patient care increasingly hinge on how information is conveyed. The rise of medical influencers—clinicians, researchers, and health educators who share evidence-based guidance on social platforms—marks a pivotal shift in health communication. As audiences seek accessible, trustworthy insights, medical influencers fill a gap between clinical…
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The Rise of Medical Influencers: How Health Messaging Shapes Modern Habits
The Rise of Medical Influencers In recent years, the medical landscape has witnessed a surprising shift: healthcare professionals and organizations increasingly harness the power of social media to share expertise, debunk myths, and guide public health. The rise of medical influencers is not about glamor or vanity; it’s about strategic messaging, credibility, and accessibility. When…
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Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease from Short Speech Samples: Lightweight, Interpretable Linguistic Markers
Overview Detecting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) early is a global priority as timely intervention can slow progression and enhance quality of life. Recent research demonstrates that brief speech samples, when analyzed with lightweight and interpretable linguistic markers, can reveal early cognitive changes associated with AD. This approach focuses on practical, scalable tools that clinicians, caregivers, and…
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Lampsy Health Wins 2025 Epilepsy Startup Accelerator Course
Overview: A landmark win in epilepsy innovation The Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA), in partnership with the Danny Did Foundation, has announced Lampsy Health as the winner of the 2025 Epilepsy Foundation Startup Accelerator Course. The six-week virtual program is designed to accelerate promising ventures that aim to improve the lives of people living with…
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Peer-Reviewed Studies Validate Linus Health AI as an Early Digital Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Pathology
Groundbreaking Findings Show AI Detects Alzheimer’s Pathology Earlier New peer-reviewed studies confirm that Linus Health’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform can indicate Alzheimer’s disease pathology before noticeable symptoms emerge. The research suggests that this early digital biomarker could empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to take timely actions that may slow disease progression and preserve independence.…
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Wearable Diabetes Tech Access Could Save NZ Thousands from Amputations and Vision Loss
New Zealand’s Wearable Glucose Tech Could Transform Diabetes Care Recent modelling data from New Zealand points to a hopeful shift in how diabetes is managed across the country. The introduction of publicly accessible wearable glucose monitoring technology is projected to prevent thousands of cases of diabetes-related amputations and vision loss. As health systems grapple with…
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Wearable Diabetes Tech Access Could Save Thousands in NZ: Amputations and Vision Loss Averted
New Zealand’s wearable glucose tech roll-out promises major health gains In a landmark shift for diabetes care, New Zealand is expanding access to wearable glucose monitoring technology. Recent modelling data projects that thousands of diabetes-related amputations and vision loss could be prevented as more patients gain real-time insight into their blood sugar. The move is…
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AI Diagnostics in Physical Therapy: Attitudes, Barriers, and Clinical Implications
Introduction: AI in a hands-on field Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming many corners of healthcare, yet physical therapy has been slower to adopt AI-powered diagnostics compared with some medical specialties. Physical therapists (PTs) traditionally rely on hands-on assessments, patient history, and nuanced clinical reasoning to determine diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans. As AI tools mature—from…
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Improving the Lives of People with Diabetes: Expanding Access to Life-Changing Technologies
Expanding Access to Advanced Diabetes Technologies In a decisive move to improve the everyday lives of people living with diabetes, Scotland is increasing access to state-of-the-art technologies. An additional 2,500 individuals with type 1 diabetes will benefit from innovative tools designed to prevent serious health complications and enhance overall well-being. This initiative is supported by…