No matter how advanced the healthcare technology is, how educated our doctors are or how digitally literate are our patients, without a strong and supportive regulatory environment, progress will only be limited. The true effectiveness of digital healthcare technologies is largely dependent on the quality of regulations. The potential of these innovations can be hampered if regulations aren't … [Read more...]

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most complex mental disorders. Its symptoms are also quite diverse. BPD is a disorder that causes mood swings and erratic behavior. It affects approximately 1.6% of adults. Understanding Borderline Personality disorder BPD affects the way people perceive themselves and other people. It can lead to issues with self-image, problems managing … [Read more...]

Want to live a healthier life? You might think it's a huge task, but you would be surprised at how much a few small changes to your daily routine can change. Start today with these 10 healthy habits that will lead to better health, happiness and longevity. Start today with these 10 healthy habits At least 150 minutes cardio per week should be your priority. Exercise is a vital part of a … [Read more...]

Researchers in India conducted an experiment among glaucoma sufferers and found that those randomly selected to be part of the meditation group had lower eye pressures, a better balance of blood factors that may protect against glaucoma damages and an improved quality of living. The study involved 90 subjects. 45 of them were randomly assigned to meditate under the guidance and supervision of a … [Read more...]

You may be irritable when you don't get enough sleep. Do you believe you could alter your behavior if you knew that you were irritable because of sleep deprivation? According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Health Index, around 45% of Americans have experienced poor or inadequate sleep over the past seven days. Many studies have shown the importance of good sleeping. A lack of sleep or a … [Read more...]

Does digital health or artificial intelligence improve health equity and/or health equity? This is the question I am asked most frequently. The answer, despite its apparent simplicity, is not a simple "yes" or "no". This is a long analysis. Here is the TLDR: Yes, digital health will improve health equity. It will take some time, and it may even temporarily widen this gap during the transition … [Read more...]

The term "coding" is often associated with programmers who write software. Medical coding is a process that has been used in the past, but it now applies to digital health. It is the process of converting medical records (usually from clinicians' texts) into structured codes, based on a classification scheme for the patient diagnosis and the relevant procedure. This results in clinical … [Read more...]