Tag: mobile health
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions: Shaping Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Introduction: The Promise of Digital Health in Pregnancy Digital health is transforming how expectant families access guidance, monitor progress, and receive personalized support. In pregnancy, where weight gain and wellness influence outcomes for both mother and baby, digital lifestyle interventions—ranging from mobile apps to connected wearables and virtual coaching—offer scalable, accessible resources. By combining education,…
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TanzMED scales digital healthcare across Africa, linking hospitals, doctors and patients
Introduction: A Tanzania-built platform reshaping healthcare access In a continent where millions struggle to obtain affordable and timely healthcare, a Tanzania-built mobile health application is accelerating the way patients, doctors, and health institutions interact. TanzMED, a digital health platform, is expanding beyond its home country to connect hospitals, clinicians, and individuals across Africa. By digitizing…
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TanzMED: Tanzania’s Digital Health Platform Connecting Hospitals, Doctors, and Patients Across Africa
Transforming Access to Healthcare Across Africa In a continent where millions struggle to obtain affordable and timely medical care, Tanzania’s TanzMED is redefining how healthcare is accessed and delivered. Built as a mobile health platform, TanzMED connects hospitals, doctors and individuals, creating a digital ecosystem that simplifies patient journeys, amplifies medical expertise, and strengthens health…
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TanzMED: How Tanzania’s Digital Health Platform Is Connecting Africa’s Hospitals, Doctors, and Patients
Overview: A Tanzania-built solution for Africa’s healthcare access gap In a continent where millions struggle to access affordable and timely medical care, Tanzania’s TanzMED platform is reshaping how care is delivered. By linking hospitals, doctors, and individuals through a single mobile health application, TanzMED is turning fragmented healthcare ecosystems into connected networks. The platform aims…
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Digital Interventions for Healthy and Sustainable Eating: Insights from a Systematic Review
Understanding the Rise of Digital Interventions in Eating Behavior Dietary choices affect not only individual health but also the health of our planet. Digital interventions—ranging from mobile apps and online coaching to automated nudges and social media campaigns—are increasingly used to promote healthy and sustainable eating patterns. This article summarizes what a comprehensive systematic review…
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Excessive Use of Telephone Devices Harmful to Health, Says QNET Nigeria Chief
Introduction Nigerians are being urged to moderate their use of telephone devices as the nation accelerates the rollout of Fifth Generation (5G) technology. Speaking through the lens of health and everyday wellbeing, the QNET Nigeria chief highlighted concerns about prolonged screen time, radiofrequency exposure, and the broader lifestyle impacts associated with heavy smartphone usage. Health…
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: How a Mobile Clinic Is Transforming Health for the Homeless and Low-Income
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to Those Who Need It Most Where you live should never determine your access to essential health services. For people experiencing homelessness and those with limited means, chronic conditions like diabetes can quickly become life-threatening when care is out of reach. A growing number of mobile clinics are answering this need,…
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AI-Enhanced Mammograms: Boosting Detection and Reducing False Positives
AI in Mammography: A New Era for Early Detection Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a core ally in breast cancer screening. By integrating AI-driven analysis with traditional mammography, health systems can improve the precision of readings, speed up results, and help clinicians tailor care to individual patients. The latest deployments show that AI can enhance…
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Remote Motor Fitness for Older Adults: A Smartphone AI-Powered Exercise Randomized Trial
Introduction Regular physical activity supports healthy aging, yet guidelines commonly follow a one-size-fits-all approach and pay limited attention to non‑cardiovascular fitness components such as balance, flexibility, and strength. This study introduces a novel home‑based platform that uses a smartphone’s sensors to remotely assess motor fitness and deliver AI‑generated, personalized exercise programs tailored to older adults’…
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Smartphone App–Based Survey Deployment Patterns Improve Longitudinal Response Rates in Older Adults: An RCT
Introduction Digital health research increasingly relies on smartphone-based surveys to monitor health trajectories in real time. While this approach offers timely data with reduced recall bias, maintaining engagement over months or years remains a core challenge, especially among older adults with chronic conditions. Previous studies have highlighted survey fatigue and higher dropout rates in mobile…