Digital Health
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Digital Health Holiday Gift Guide
Are you a wellness enthusiast or do you know someone in your family who is? The holiday season is upon us, and are you wondering about digital health gifts? Then you are in the right place. Here is a comprehensive gift guide with some unique and some not so unique gifts to help you find…
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How to build a predictive model, from a healthcare perspective?
Simply put, a predictive model in healthcare aims to learn the associations between the input data attributes and the target outcome so that the learned associations could be used to predict the actual outcome for a new patient. This post aims to educate you on how to develop a predictive model, with relevance to healthcare.…
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