DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS

Apr 28 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More People Using Digital Mental Health Tools?

Digital tools for mental health are becoming more common in hospitals and clinics. These tools include apps and websites that patients can use to manage their mental health. The goal is to improve care, make patients happier, and reduce costs. However, there is a big problem. Many people stop using these tools after a short time. This means they are not getting the f...

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Do Apps Really Help Cancer Patients Stick to Their Meds?

Cancer patients often have a handful of pills to take daily. Forgetting a dose can disrupt treatment and harm health. This is a big problem for both patients and the healthcare system. Enter technology. Apps and digital tools promise to help patients remember their meds. But do they actually work? This is a big question. Researchers have been testing these tools to ...

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Heart Health in Cancer Care: A Tool's Journey

Your heart's health matters even when you're battling cancer. That's why a special tool called the Automated Heart-Health Assessment (AH-HA) was created to help doctors keep an eye on cancer survivors' hearts. This tool is part of an electronic health record and can make a big difference in cancer care. But how well does it work in real-world settings? A recent stud...

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Digital Help in Healthcare: Why Palestinian Doctors Aren't On Board

Ever considered how doctors make critical decisions? There's a cool tool called a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that assists with treatment choices, diagnoses, and even lab tests. Yet, doctors in Palestinian hospitals aren't really using it. This issue isn't isolated to just Palestine; it's a global concern. A recent study aimed to understand why. Research...

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