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Barts Health NHS Trust launches app for cognitively impaired

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An app to support people with cognitive disabilities, developed with clinicians at Barts Health NHS Trust, has started to be made available more widely to patients. A key application is to help patients manage the transition between services, such as moving from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to adult services.

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Clear COVID health information essential for return to normal healthcare – report

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A lack of clear information on COVID risk is stopping people with long-term conditions accessing the care they need – and could be storing up problems for the future. People living with long-term health conditions have been missing vital tests and monitoring because they fear contracting the novel coronavirus.

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2023 predictions and challenges in the healthcare business

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Millennials and Gen-Zers have lived digitally-connected lives, and most consumer services have already catered to digital demands – whether that’s ordering grocery delivery, shopping online without visiting the store, or purchasing a car to be delivered. The biggest criticism of AI is its dehumanising aspect.

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New technologies fuel advancements in digital health

Pharmaceutical Technology

How patients receive treatment is being revolutionised by advancements in AI and machine learning, the internet of things (IoT) and extended reality, coupled with a growing comfort with digital devices including smartphones and telehealth, as a part of managing one’s care. The Canadian digital health sector, like the global one, is growing.

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Financial assistance for hearing aids

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They are easy to find at your local pharmacy, retail stores, and online. It’s like buying a pair of shoes: three different shoe stores may set three different prices. Cleaning and servicing are both part of caring for your investment. The FDA has approved these devices for mild to moderate hearing loss.

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What comes next: digital transformation in B2B life sciences sales

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Even prior to COVID-19, sales teams reckoned with traditional online-only CRM systems that didn’t align well with the needs of health care providers’ customers. In certain subsectors, decisions are still made in the hospital and doctors’ offices among prospects who have little time, but nevertheless expect clinical depth.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

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Apart from high-quality care, personalization, and transparency, patients are eager to have more control over their time and day-to-day health activities with easy access to accurate medical information. Deloitte reports that 350,000 apps related to health are available in top app stores worldwide.