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Our Mobile Health Data: Shared, Identifiable, and Privacy-Deprived

Health Populi

This compromised health data privacy scenario comes out of research published this month in the BMJ , Data sharing practices of medicines related apps and the mobile ecosystem: traffic, content, and network analysis. Beyond this third-party data analysis, the research identified fourth-party sharing in the mobile app ecosystem.

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Connected health tools help seniors, but a digital divide persists

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Most adults aged 50 to 80 in the United States are now using digital health technologies (DHTs), with patient portals leading adoption rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The study found 81 percent of older adults reported using at least one form of DHT, including telehealth services (49%) and mobile health apps (44%).

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The Growth of DIY Digital Health – What’s Behind the Zeitgeist of Self-Reliance?

Health Populi

The needle on nudging health consumers to pay subscription fees for data analysis has moved somewhat, noting, for example, the Oura ring successfully inspiring people to pay out-of-pocket for ongoing access to health insights and sometimes coaching hints to stay on-track and alter behaviors.

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Digital Health Technologies for Maternal and Neonatal Infection Management

Digital Health Global

Electronic health records (EHRs) , AI-driven data analysis , and mobile health applications facilitate real-time monitoring of infections, improving early detection and risk assessment. ultrasound analysis) supports the precise diagnosis of maternal infections, ensuring personalized treatment.

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Small Language Models (SLMs) have the potential to revolutionise Healthcare AI in addition to LLMs

Lloyd Price

Nelson Advisors work with Healthcare Technology Founders, Owners and Investors to assess whether they should 'Build, Buy, Partner or Sell' in order to maximise shareholder value > [link] Healthcare Technology Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors Market Insights, Analysis & Predictions.

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Digital Healthcare Transformation: Improving Patient Experience and Outcomes

Digital Health Global

Enhancing outcomes for patients with the implementation of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analysis, empowers healthcare professionals to make better-informed decisions. Artificial Intelligence is utilized in various areas of healthcare, ranging from drug development to medical image analysis.

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People in the U.S. Without the Internet Were More Likely To Die in the Pandemic

Health Populi

” The researchers used spatial analysis to explore disproportionate mortality outcomes for COVID-19 experienced by different racial and ethnic groups: comparing overall death rates with those of Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Hispanic Black or African-American, and Non-Hispanic White populations.