DIGITAL HEALTH SERVICES

Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Pharmacy Apps in Pakistan: Are They Reliable?

The world of medicine is going digital. Web-based pharmacy apps are part of this shift. These apps allow people to order health supplies online. They work on websites and smartphones. Pakistan is seeing a boom in smartphone use and digital services. This has led to more online pharmacies. However, there are big questions about these apps. Are they safe? Can users tru...

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Listening to Diabetes: How Voice Tech Can Help T1D Adults and Caregivers

Managing diabetes can be tough, especially for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers. Diabetes distress, the emotional burden of living with the condition, can really take a toll. But what if there was a simple, voice-based tool to help? A study called PsyVoice looked into this. They wanted to know if adults with T1D and parents caring for kids with ...

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Needs of Older Adults from South Asian, Black African, and Caribbean Backgrounds in Digital Health

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about sweeping changes in how healthcare is delivered. One major shift was the rapid move towards digital primary care services. But has this digital leap left older adults behind, especially those from South Asian, Black African, and Caribbean backgrounds? Researchers wanted to find out. Older adults, as it turns out, face numerous hur...

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