First let's talk some background. During the start of the pandemic, getting a COVID-19 test required a doctor's okay. So, Walgreens teamed up with a virtual care company, PWNHealth, to handle test orders. They set up a system where PWN's doctors could order tests for Walgreens customers. Everything
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec
Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex
Saudi Arabia is grappling with a growing number of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) cases. This health issue is incredibly important because it affects many lives. Knowing when someone is likely to develop T2D can help doctors act early, which might prevent many health problems. Researchers at King Abdulaziz M
Imagine this: games helping people with intellectual disabilities deal with bowel issues. It might sound tricky! But here is what we know. In the UK, about 2% of the people have an intellectual disability. One-third of them have problems with their bowels, like constipation or faecal incontinence. T
Have you ever wondered what people really think about the U. S. health care system? It can be hard to figure out what people think about important issues because the internet contains a lot of information. YouTube is a great place to find out how people think about the health care system and how th
Chronic health issues are a increasing problem for healthcare systems across Europe, especially when looking at the money spent on them. These problems are not just difficult to manage but also strain budgets. People living with chronic diseases require more healthcare services. In fact, they u
Smart glasses have been gaining attention, but it seems like health care professionals aren't rushing to use them. This could be a big surprise to some, especially when you look at how quickly we've embraced other technologies. There might be a good reason for this hang-up: While we're all familiar
AI is changing how we think about health advice. In 2023, a study found that AI like GPT-3. 5 could give health answers that felt more caring and helpful than doctors. This sparked an interest in how AI might help in healthcare. Let's dive into the heart of the matter. Norway is a country that is v
Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FN
