Johnson & Johnson has said it wants to spin off its orthopaedics division as part of an effort to redirect its business towards higher-growth areas.
App-based multimodal lifestyle-intervention for essential hypertension (HYPE): a decentralized randomised controlled trial
BackgroundLife-style interventions are effective in lowering blood pressure (BP) and reducing cardiovascular risk, but implementation is poor. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an app-based multimodal lifestyle intervention in reducing BP in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.MethodsIn a decentralized, single-blinded, randomized-controlled trial, adults with uncontrolled hypertension by home BP measurement were randomized to 12 weeks […]
AI is changing how we quantify pain
For years at Orchard Care Homes, a 23‑facility dementia-care chain in northern England, Cheryl Baird watched nurses fill out the Abbey Pain Scale, an observational methodology used to evaluate pain in those who can’t communicate verbally. Baird, a former nurse who was then the facility’s director of quality, describes it as “a tick‑box exercise where […]
The quest to find out how our bodies react to extreme temperatures
It’s the 25th of June and I’m shivering in my lab-issued underwear in Fort Worth, Texas. Libby Cowgill, an anthropologist in a furry parka, has wheeled me and my cot into a metal-walled room set to 40 °F. A loud fan pummels me from above and siphons the dregs of my body heat through the […]
Can new Tukysa data drop unlock its sales potential?
A phase 3 study suggests Pfizer’s underperforming HER2 inhibitor Tukysa could play a role in first-line maintenance of HER2-positive breast cancer.
From implementation to discontinuation: multi-year experience with the multiple sclerosis performance test as a digital monitoring tool
IntroductionDigital tools such as the self-administered Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT) support structured monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS) through standardized assessments of motor, visual, and cognitive functions. Despite clinical validity and adoption, real-world data on long-term user experiences and the consequences of discontinuing MSPT-based monitoring in routine care are lacking.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess multi-year […]
Feasibility of a multimodal AI-based clinical assessment platform in emergency care: an exploratory pilot study
BackgroundOvercrowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a key challenge in modern healthcare, affecting not only patient and staff comfort but also mortality rates and quality of care. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential to optimize ED workflows by automating processes such as triage, history-taking and documentation. To explore a potential approach to overcrowding, we developed […]
Editorial: Unconscious monitoring of physiological information for behavioral changes in daily life: advances in sensor technology and data analysis
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Healthcare providers’ perception and knowledge of the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare service delivery in the Limbe and Buea Health Districts: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundArtificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is rapidly growing in recent years, and has substantially improved the quality of care and health outcomes of patients. Understanding healthcare providers’ perception and knowledge of AI in healthcare is crucial for its effective adoption, and its use. This study aimed to determine healthcare providers’ awareness, assess their knowledge of […]
Emotionally adaptive support: a narrative review of affective computing for mental health
Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) have become increasingly prominent as scalable solutions to address global mental health needs. However, many existing tools lack the emotional sensitivity required to foster meaningful engagement and therapeutic effectiveness. Affective computing, a field focused on designing systems capable of detecting and responding to human emotions, offers promising advancements to the […]
Trends and developments in health systems modeling: a bibliometric analysis
IntroductionHealth systems modeling is increasingly used to address complex health challenges and inform policy. Despite its growing importance, the field remains dynamic, with evolving research themes, and global contributions. This study maps the evolution of the field, identifies leading publications, authors, institutions, and countries, and highlights emerging themes to guide future research and collaboration.MethodsA bibliometric […]
A literature review of remote mental health screening: barriers, potential solutions, and tools
Remote Measurement Technologies (RMTs) have the potential to become widely used tools for monitoring and treating mental health. However, their adoption faces multiple barriers. We conducted a focused literature review to identify commonly used devices and assessment surveys, synthesize barriers to their use, and explore proposed solutions. Our review highlighted several challenges in implementing RMTs, […]