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Recently had an insightful discussion at the Digital Diagnostics policy dialogue during the Next Generation of Care: Merging Healthcare and Technology Conference 2024 by IMU, which was attended by Prof Abdul Aziz (IMU VC, CEO), Tan Sri Abu Bakar, and many others esteemed researchers, professors, MOH policy makers, MMA, APHM and others. While the focus was on adoption of digital pathology, my interest lies in leveraging digital diagnostics for early detection of non-communicable diseases like Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD. In NKF, we've screened 600k+ individuals for NCD risk factors since 2008. Yet, there's a gap in early intervention, especially for high-risk groups. More often than not, these high risk groups carried on their life’s without further lifestyle or treatment interventions. What are the digital health and diagnostics tools that could assist with this? Now, we could only diagnose CKD by screening the Serum Creatinine and Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio using venous blood of which the results will only be available couple of days later. Promising point of care diagnostics solutions starting to enter the market but until it’s cost effective, we will have challenges pushing for widespread adoption. We need cost-effective point-of-care solutions for instant screening, on-the-spot diagnosis and personalized treatment. The seamless integration with primary care and remote monitoring tools would then empower patients towards better self care, home disease management and eventually better patient outcomes. And for me, the most important aspect lies with raising health awareness and improving digital accessibility and literacy to drive greater adoption. Regardless of how advanced the technology is, No solution matters if people aren't motivated or lack access and knowledge. #DigitalHealth #DigitalDiagnostics #PatientCare #HealthTech #HealthBehaviour

🚀 ☕ Pausefika news: smart stethoscope in healthcare! 🩺 Having worked closely with innovators and supported seed funding for smart stethoscope aimed at addressing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, I'm thrilled to see Lapsi Health making waves with their breakthrough in remote patient monitoring! 🌍🩺 Lapsi Health, an Amsterdam-based startup, has just launched Keikku, a smart digital stethoscope, in the US after receiving FDA clearance. This wireless device uses advanced AI (which one Lapsi Health? Is it in-house AI or are you using any API from Anthropic or OpenAI?) and sensing technology to analyze body sounds like breathing and transform them into actionable data. 📊👂 (see: https://lnkd.in/dd-7CnXD ) What’s even more impressive? Keikku not only enhances diagnostics for conditions like respiratory, cardiac, and gastrointestinal issues but also supports remote patient monitoring – a game-changer for healthcare providers and patients alike. In the future, Lapsi Health plans to empower patients with the ability to monitor their health from home. 🏠💡 But that’s just the start. Lapsi Health is also developing Ilo, a wearable for fetal health, and Air, a device for lung tracking – promising even more groundbreaking solutions. Big shoutout to Jhonatan Bringas Dimitriades, MD, Diana Van Stijn, Rodrigo Alvez, and Séamus Holohan for leading the charge! 🚀 To date, the company has raised $5.8M, and I can’t wait to see how they’ll continue to revolutionize healthcare. 🙌 Join healthcare innovators on Pausefika ! #Innovation #HealthcareTech #MedTech #RemotePatientMonitoring #Startups #Pausefika #Smartstethoscope #COPD #KOL

When patients understand their testing results and reports, they possess the knowledge necessary to self-advocate and better communicate with their care team, taking on an active role in their treatment. By working with #patientadvocacy groups like Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, Luminations is able to deliver clear, engaging #patienteducation that empowers patients, demystifies their test results, and places them back in the driver's seat of their care. This clip comes from #CholangiocarcinomaFoundation's "Understanding Your Biomarker Test Report," an installment in their "Biomarkers Matter" educational campaign. Check out the full video, and share it with the patients in your network: https://lnkd.in/eMSzZH59 #BiomarkersMatter #patientempowerment #Luminations

🌍 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 💙 The global Heart Failure Diagnostics/Therapeutics Market size was valued at USD 26.18 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% from 2023 to 2030. 📊 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 @ https://lnkd.in/gdnjKwni With heart failure affecting millions globally, the Heart #Failure Diagnostics and #Therapeutics Market is driving innovations that are #transforming lives. 💡 From cutting-edge #diagnostic tools to personalized #treatment solutions, this sector is at the forefront of healthcare advancement. 🔬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 📊 The rise of AI-powered diagnostic systems for early and accurate detection. 💊 Innovative therapeutic #drugs that improve patient outcomes. 🏥 Increased adoption of remote monitoring tools for better #heart health management. 📊 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 @ https://lnkd.in/g_AaKbVD 🚀 As we witness rapid growth, the market is projected to soar, fueled by technological breakthroughs, aging populations, and a rising focus on preventive healthcare. 💼 Is your organization ready to harness the potential of this growing sector? Whether you're in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or #digital_health solutions, now is the time to innovate and lead the charge against heart failure. ✅ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: St. Jude Medical | Oklahoma Heart Hospital | Hoag Health System | Maimonides Medical Center | Cape Fear Valley Health | Encompass Home Health & Hospice | Abiomed | Grady Health System | Valley Health System #HeartHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Diagnostics #Therapeutics #Cardiology #AIinHealthcare #RemoteMonitoring #MedicalDevices #PharmaInnovation #HeartFailure #HealthcareTransformation  

MedCity News Launches Debunked, A Show Where We Slaughter Myths, Bad Practices and Sacred Cows in Healthcare – MedCity News - MedCity News #MedCity News Launches Debunked, A Show Where We Slaughter Myths, Bad Practices and Sacred Cows in Healthcare MedCity News has announced the launch of a new show called "Debunked" that aims to challenge and debunk myths, bad practices, and sacred cows in the healthcare industry. The show will provide healthcare IT professionals with valuable insights and information to improve patient care and outcomes. #Why Debunking Myths is Important in Healthcare Debunking myths in healthcare is crucial as it helps to dispel misinformation and promote evidence-based practices. The show will address common misconceptions and provide accurate information to help healthcare IT professionals make informed decisions. #The Impact of Bad Practices in Healthcare Bad practices in ai.mediformatica.com #news #about #debunked #medcity #healthcare #generalcatalyst #healthcareindustry #cows #drugpricing #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3UtksfC)

A Complete Guide to 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - [PDF Guide] ➡ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐃𝐅>> https://lnkd.in/dKpsP_8H Digital therapeutics (DTx) delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to prevent, manage, or treat a range of patients' physical, mental, and behavioral conditions using high-quality software programs. Digital therapeutics consists of software-as-a-medical devices that support self-managing symptoms. Clinicians recommend digital therapeutics due to improved patient outcomes and experience. Behavioral changes and self-management improve patients’ overall experience in care management. Therefore, clinicians encourage using digital therapeutics as it generates additional insights, resulting in a comprehensive patient health condition. 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 1.          Mental Health 2.          Diabetes 3.          Cardiovascular Diseases 4.          Gastrointestinal Disorders 5.          Neurology 6.          Rehabilitation & patient care 7.          Oncology 8.          Respiratory Disorders 9.          Addiction management 10.        Sleep Disorders 11.        Smoking Cessation 12.        Other Applications #Keyplayers : Noom, Inc. (U.S.), 2Morrow Inc. (U.S.), GAIA AG (Germany), ResMed Inc. (U.S.), Canary Health (U.S.), Welldoc, Inc. (U.S.), DarioHealth Corp. (U.S.), Akili, Inc. (U.S.), Biofourmis Inc. (U.S.), BigHealth (U.S.), Teladoc Health, Inc. (U.S.), Limbix Health, Inc. (U.S.) #DigitalTherapeutics #Healthcare #Digitalhealthcare #MedicalDevice #IOT #Health #digitalhealth #telehealth #mobilehealth #smartdevices #wearabledevices #healthmonitoring #Oncology #DigitalTherapeutics #DTx #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #eHealth #MentalHealthTech #MedTech #WellnessTech #RemotePatientMonitoring #DigitalMedicine

Impact of Vojta therapy combined with standard care on psychometric and functional parameters in patients with chronic lower back pain: a randomized controlled trial Impact of Vojta Therapy on Chronic Lower Back Pain Key Findings: Combining Vojta therapy (VT) with standard care and electrotherapy significantly improved posture, reduced depression, and enhanced self-esteem in patients with chronic lower back pain (LBP). Study Details: A randomized controlled trial involving 148 patients diagnosed with chronic LBP. Patients were split into LBP-VT (n = 82) and LBP-USC (n = 66) groups. Practical Solutions and Value: Incorporating VT with standard care and electrotherapy led to better functional parameter improvements, reduced depression, and improved self-esteem compared to standard care alone. Clinical Trial Impact: Clinical trials play a vital role in developing safe and effective treatments. Our AI-driven platform, DocSym, consolidates clinical knowledge and protocols to support clinicians in delivering effective care. Streamlining Healthcare Operations: Our mobile apps support scheduling, monitoring treatments, and telemedicine, facilitating efficient patient care management and digital service expansion. Enhancing Workflows with AI: AI technology can improve clinic workflows and patient outcomes while reducing paper-based routines. Learn more about our solutions at aidevmd.com. https://lnkd.in/gWR_vVj7 #ClinicalTrials #AIinHealthcare #MedicalAI #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #PatientCareAI #AIResearch #MedicalInnovation #BioTech #AIforGood #HealthcareData #AIinMedicine #PharmaAI #ClinicalData #HealthAI #AIHealthSolutions #PrecisionMedicine #AIandHealth #ClinicalAnalytics #AIDiagnostics

Living with chronic muscular pain can be disheartening, but treatment often takes a backseat. Not anymore. Meet Phio, your virtual partner in MSK health. Phio provides access to the essential tools and clinical support you need to manage your health and optimise your recovery journey. With tailored and accessible exercise programs, clinically led MSK triage consultations, and in-depth progress tracking, Phio is your solution for high-quality MSK care – wherever and whenever you need it. But don't just take our word for it, read what a Phio user had to say about their experience ⬇️ #msk #healthtech #digitalhealth #physiotherapy

🌟Tech-enabled #physicaltherapy is both clinically effective and delivers financial benefits! 🌟 That's one of the main conclusions from this third-party health technology assessment completed by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) on Virtual #Musculoskeletal Solutions. There are a lot of great insights in the report, including: ✅ Advocating for physical therapists guided solutions to be integrated into medical benefits given the proven clinical efficacy, and ✅  The need for alternative payment structures, including value-based contracting between payers and solution providers, to fully leverage the economic benefits of these models. You can access the full report here - https://lnkd.in/g7cqJNUB I'll also be attending "The Future is Hybrid" webinar this week which dives more into the findings of the report and you can too by registering here - https://lnkd.in/gieHbgn5 #HealthTech #Innovation #ValueBasedCare #MusculoskeletalHealth #Webinar

Clinicans exist to: 1. Make a dignosis 2. Prevent complications of disease 3. Patient education 4. Effective follow up and management of progress of disease 5. Improve quality of life 6. Reduce cost of treatment and future complications Whether the disease is acute or chronic the doctors intervention must hold value to avert negative outcomes in a patient . There are 42 million medical errors every year. In the U.S., diagnostic errors affect more than 12 million people annually. It is estimated that in Europe, up to 163,000 patients die every year due to medical errors. For every 100 hospitalizations per year, approximately 14 adverse events occur. Some Say AI can assist with improving negative outcomes and streamline the diagnostic pathway . we live in interesting times where despite the large leaps and advances in healthcare , med tech and innovations, mortality and mobidity and financial strain have become the top 3 indicators of a performing system