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Health Europa Quarterly Issue 23
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 23, which features fascinating expert insights in the fields of infection control, future pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, women’s health,...
Can a smartwatch accurately detect atrial fibrillation?
Investigators report on whether a smartwatch can detect atrial fibrillation using electrocardiogram (ECG) technology accurately.
Extended cardiac monitoring in patients using implantable cardiovascular electronic devices...
Therapeutic games can improve working memory in older adults
A new study by the University of Birmingham has discovered that older adults could improve working memory by playing online therapeutic games.
Working memory is...
Does the telemental health approach work for everyone?
Researchers from Kings College London and University College London (UCL) investigate telemental health approaches and their effectiveness.
Telemental health is a combination of mental health...
Empowering people across integrated care systems through digital technology
The Digital Healthcare Council outlines why we need to empower people with digital technology that makes a difference to patients.
In the UK, there is...
Evaluating telemedicine for administering safe medical abortions
A new study is the first to evaluate how telemedicine can help vulnerable women access safe medical abortions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that...
Digital mental health treatment needed to ‘Build Back Better and Fairer’
Kate Newhouse, COO of digital mental health care provider, Kooth discusses the need to diversify mental health treatment and support to improve the delivery...
Is a smartphone ECG device the future of healthcare?
In the new draft guidance, NICE has recommended KardiaMobile 6L, a smartphone ECG device for people taking antipsychotic medication.
People taking antipsychotic medication often require...
Scaling up at-home and remote digital care
Dr Vishal Shah, GP and Chief Medical Officer at digital health company, Thriva draws on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities...
89% of Allied Health services plan to use telehealth consultations
Researchers caution that the rise of telehealth consultation could increase inequalities in access for vulnerable people.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in everyday life,...
Digital support mobile tool helps reduce alcohol consumption
Linköping University has designed a digital support tool to help individuals reduce their alcohol consumption.
A new study by researchers at Linköping University has found...
Are drones the future of delivering COVID-19 tests?
Researchers analysed whether drone delivery is an efficient method of delivering COVID-19 tests to limit contact between the public.
Texas A&M University School of Public...
Digitalising hip and knee replacement surgery questionnaires
New research finds that moving patient questionnaires about hip and knee replacements to a digital system could save hours of data collection time.
New research...
16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS app
New figures from NHS Digital confirm that 16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS App last year.
The NHS App has recorded over...
Cutting-edge wearable technology monitors Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Portuguese researchers have pioneered a wearable system called iHandUapp that expertly tracks a patient’s Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
iHandUapp is developed by INESC TEC and consists of...
New tool provides insights into Long COVID syndrome symptoms
With over 200 symptoms associated with long COVID syndrome, we spoke to Dr Sarah Hughes from the University of Birmingham about the significance of...
Could live streaming trauma scenes help the NHS make informed decisions?
A new feasibility study will examine whether live streaming trauma scenes will help the NHS decide what help is needed.
Researchers, clinicians and patient public...
A European health data ecosystem can unlock personalised healthcare
Oliver Bleck discusses the rise of platform ecosystems in healthcare, the value of personalised healthcare and the need for an agile environment to support...
Diversifying care delivery with digital healthcare technology
Badri Wadawadigi discusses how current and emerging digital healthcare technologies are being optimised to improve care delivery and the importance of tailoring solutions to...
Could an electronic tattoo revolutionise blood pressure monitoring?
Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo that delivers continuous blood pressure monitoring at high accuracy.
Blood pressure is the most vital indicator of heart health,...