Current health apps are mainly focused on collecting data or providing medical advice – but the technology could do much more, experts point out. Better integration with the EHR infrastructure and interactivity might elevate these digital helpers even further, for example for cancer patients. We also look at interdisciplinary efforts for remobilisation of patients, the potential of VR in surgical anxiety management, and latest products and scientific insights presented at ECR 2023. Enjoy reading!
Article • Existing solutions need to mature, experts find
Interactive mobile cancer apps: promising, but formative
Interactive mobile apps have become ubiquitous in daily life. The Covid-19 pandemic has escalated the use of disease-specific monitoring apps. Mobile apps enabling cancer patients to self-manage their physical condition and symptoms can help them to ...
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Article • RESTORE hospital programmeFacilitate recovery from hip fracture surgery by geriatric patientsCaregivers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, have developed a programme designed to facilitate recovery by geriatric patients following hip fracture surgery. The Returning Seniors to Orthopedic Excellence ... |
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News • Sensor system for home and healthcare settingsUsing radar to predict Alzheimer’s disease and fall accidentsResearchers in Sweden have developed a method for predicting fall accidents and cognitive illnesses by reading a person’s walking pattern with the aid of a radar sensor. |
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Article • High resolution imagingCone beam vs. multidetector CT: Experts discuss pros and consRadiology practitioners have highlighted the benefits of cone beam CT in delivering high resolution at a low dose. Delegates at ECR 2023 in Vienna heard how cone beam CT (CBCT) could replace multidetector CT (MDCT) in some areas and is already ... |
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Article • Carestream congress presenceNew applications and equipment refinements showcased at ECR 2023At ECR in Vienna, Carestream presented the latest additions to their product portfolio, and gave insights into their commitment to tackling a devastating lung disease. |
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News • Virtual distractionUse of VR during wide-awake surgery helps ease anxietyPatients immersed in virtual reality, while undergoing wide-awake surgery experience more joy and less anxiety than those in a traditional operating room setting, according to a new study. |
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News • Overlooked by most doctorsIncome and ethnicity identified as risk factors for cardiovascular diseaseAccording to Dutch researchers, people with low income are up to 1.5 times more at risk of a heart attack or stroke than their wealthier compatriots. Ethnicity was also identified as a risk factor. |
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Article • Information & insightsEUROPEAN HOSPITAL 1/2024 is out!The latest issue of EUROPEAN HOSPITAL is here! We report on new treatment options for mental health conditions, advanced testing for head and neck cancers, and cover the highlights of the upcoming ECR 2024. Click here to read the ePaper. |
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