Indigenous Young People Are Struggling. Big Time. In Northern Ontario, young people aged 18 to 25 are facing a lot of stress. These young folks make up the group called transitional-aged youth. These challenges include everything from family problems to serious mental health struggles. Indigeno
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a
Imagine you've had heart surgery as a child and now, as an adult, you need more medical help. That's the case for many people with congenital heart disease. About 20% of them need surgery again in adulthood, and 40% need follow-up procedures from their childhood operations. These surgeries can be to
Did you know that asthma attacks can be triggered by simple things like pollutants in the air, viruses, exercising, or even allergens? Scientists are now using machine learning to help predict and warn patients about these triggers. They trained and tested lightweight models like XGBoost, Random For
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often caused by smoking, but other factors like pollution and chemical exposure can also contribute. One common treatment for COPD is oxygen therapy, which helps ease breathing difficulty and boost survival rates. With advances in technology, mobile
Ever thought about how machines can figure out what we're doing just by watching? That's what Human Activity Recognition (HAR) is all about! These systems are like super-smart detectives, keeping an eye on us in our homes and even in the world of entertainment. In a recent study, scientists combined
Deep learning models have been making waves in the medical field, especially when it comes to diagnosing eye diseases. These models often focus on boosting accuracy or speed, but accessibility is a growing concern. Early detection is key to preventing vision loss, and that's where new datasets come
In Ghana, nurses are using a simple tool to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their health better. This tool? A mobile phone. The study wanted to see if sending text messages could help control blood sugar levels and improve self-care. They picked people with type 2 diabetes and split them int
You might have heard about mobile apps helping people with HIV manage their medication. But are these apps following the rules? A recent study dug into this, checking if these apps are telling us what they're supposed to. These apps are designed to help people with HIV stick to their antiretroviral
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t
