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Leveraging Healthcare Technology to Support Veterans’ Mental Health
As the world becomes increasingly digital, we have an opportunity to use technology to improve mental health support and care. Leveraging healthcare technology for mental health can provide more accessible, personalized, and effective treatment options for patients. Some ways healthcare technology is being used for mental health include: The Department of Veterans Affairs is using…
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Gamifying Healthcare: How Mobile Games Can Improve Your Health and Wellness
With the increasing adoption of mobile devices and the proliferation of mobile apps, it is no surprise that the healthcare industry has begun to explore the potential of mobile health games. These games are designed to promote healthy habits, improve patient outcomes, and engage patients in their own healthcare management. But can mobile health games…
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Why AI is No Replacement for Doctors: The Importance of Head, Hands, and Heart in Healthcare
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, there is increasing concern about the possibility of it replacing doctors in the healthcare industry. While AI technology has immense potential to transform healthcare, there are three critical aspects of medical care where it cannot replace the human touch: head, hands, and heart. Head: The Significance of Critical…
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Real-time Data Collection for Chronic Neurological Disorders: The Potential of Digital Health Technologies
Neurology Research and Care in the Digital Age: How Digital Health Technologies are Transforming the Field Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) are emerging as a game-changer in neurology research and care, with connected sensors and other digital devices providing a unique opportunity to collect real-time data. This data can help researchers and clinicians better understand and…