Lung cancer patients now have a new ally in their fight against the disease. The ALIBIRD mHealth platform is a digital health tool designed to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. This platform is part of a growing trend in mobile health (mHealth), which aims to
In Singapore, health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are becoming more common among older adults. These conditions need regular check-ups and care. But, the usual way of doing this, with in-person doctor visits, can miss some problems. This is because people might not
Let's dive into a fascinating study about helping people with COPD feel better. Researchers wanted to see if a mix of virtual coaching and remote monitoring could make a difference over 12 weeks. They picked a group of people with stable COPD and split them into two teams. One team got this special
Telemedicine for chronic heart failure (CHF) has been a game-changer. The idea started in the late 1990s, but it was in the 2010s that big studies showed real benefits like better outcomes and lower costs. Germany's journey with telemedicine for CHF has been a long one, with tech advances and policy
