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Social consequences of AI-powered technology

Guess what kept me busy this weekend? The book “Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI” by Madhumita Murgia From the beginning of my journey in health tech AI, when AI was not even offered as the main course in colleges (Hello electives “Biomedical Engineering” and “Artificial Intelligence”) to date, I have been appreciative Read more…
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CES 2025 – Interesting Products

“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who is the healthiest of them all?” Here are some of the products I find interesting at CES 2025. Withings OmniaAn AI-powered, full-length, smart mirror that provides a full health assessmenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRPPnGhSv9o yoktoMatIoT-enabled smart yoga mathttps://yocto-life.co.jp/en eSight Go™A wearable assistive device can help people with significant central vision loss and legal Read more…
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A note from your heart and brain

Hello from your heart and brain: We are contacting you to inform you about recent research published in the AHA Circulation (Yes, we read journals daily). 🧠 Brain: Scientists used 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) (Philips) to study my amygdalar metabolic activity, which is known to be a marker of stress-related neural activity Read more…
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Women’s Cardiovascular Health

Seven developments I am grateful for today concerning women’s heart health… 1️⃣ AI—As a biomedical data scientist and researcher by training, I am enthusiastic about harnessing AI’s power to advance women’s health research and close the data gap. 2️⃣ Digital Health Technologies – We have made remarkable strides in developing digitalhealth solutions for women’s health. Read more…
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List of Digital Health, Healthcare IT, and MedTech conferences in 2024

Is your 2024 calendar filling up? Here are some digital health events scheduled for 2024. Click on the links to visit the event homepage and also to access the schedule. Last Update: Jan 05, 2024 If you are a digital health event organizer, and want to feature your event here, please contact here. Thank you! Read more…
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Digital Markers for Cardiovascular Health

How do you care for your health, let’s say your cardiovascular health? Besides regular physical exercise, a heart-healthy diet, and stress management, do you also use wearables to monitor your heart-related digital markers? If so, what wearables do you use, and what markers do you track? Here is an infographic on commonly measured wearable tech-based Read more…
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Digital health in the cardiovascular space

Digital health has the potential to transform cardiovascular health in several significant ways: In summary, digital health is poised to revolutionize cardiovascular health by providing continuous monitoring, personalized care, and improved access to healthcare services. These advancements can lead to earlier diagnoses, better disease management, and ultimately, improved outcomes for individuals at risk of or Read more…
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A selection of digital health books
If your 2022 resolution was to read more, and if your current mood is… … then you should plan in advance for your 2023 reading resolution! Here are some great selection of books on digital health. Happy Reading! Books by Dr. Eric Topol Amazon link – Click here Amazon link – Click here Amazon link Read more…
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List of Digital Health, Healthcare IT and MedTech conferences in 2023
Is your 2023 calendar filling up? Here are some digital health events scheduled for 2023. Click on the links to visit the event homepage and also to access the schedule. Last Update: Feb 23, 2023 Event Dates Venue Schedule Consumer Technology Association Jan 5-8, 2023 Hybrid (Las Vegas, USA + Virtual) https://www.ces.tech/Schedule.aspx Biotech Showcase (includes Read more…
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Challenges in implementing digital health solutions
Several issues arise as the baby boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) reaches retirement age. The triple aim framework, developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, has been the core of many of these digital transformation initiatives. The three aims are: 1. Better healthcare outcomes A successful digital health transformation initiative should result in Read more…
