Medical errors are the third most common cause of death in the United States, according to a study by researchers at John Hopkins University. Data from the CDC now reflects this reality, listing “Accidents (unintentional injuries)” after cancer and heart … Read More
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Patients prefer doctors not use computers in the exam room
The rapid move to electronic health records has created valuable opportunities to make patient care more effective and efficient. But for most physicians, EHRs have also meant a new addition to the exam room: the desktop computer. Recent research finds … Read More
The future of diabetes management with digital health
Diabetes and digital health are a natural fit. Because diabetes requires patients to regularly monitor their blood glucose level, it is in a sense a truly technologically dependent condition. Fortunately, digital health has been pretty active when it comes to … Read More
What is the economic evidence for mHealth?
We know anecdotally that mobile health solutions can be cost effective and cost saving. Physicians that use our Mobius Clinic app tell us all the time, and a quick review of the explosion of mHealth apps shows how mobility is creating … Read More
Family doctors spend nightly “pajama time” with EHRs
Family doctors spend 86 minutes of “pajama time” tethered to their electronic health records (EHRs), according to a study published last week in the Annals of Family Medicine. While the findings raise concerns about professional burnout as physicians spend more … Read More
Can smartphones help treat depression?
There are dozens of smartphone apps that claim to treat depression and anxiety, but few are supported by research-based evidence. Still, smartphones and depression are more ubiquitous than ever. In a country where 16 million people suffer from depression and … Read More
In the hands of technology, eyes become a window to health
They say the eyes are a window to the soul, but a new study finds that they may reveal much more than that. Earlier this year we wrote about how Google is using retinal imaging and deep learning to automate … Read More
Three tips for meaningful digital health innovation
Digital health has been around long enough that innovators in the space are looking back and reflecting on what works. Hearing from those with hindsight gives startups and young leaders a chance to glean some wisdom as they design new … Read More