We have all heard of the transformative power of the Internet – connecting people, enhancing experiences, raising productivity, and driving innovation. Now, as healthcare shifts to digital, the impact of the Internet on healthcare is being felt in novel ways, such as empowering patients to be more involved in their care and allowing clinicians to…
Now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, more and more people are finding themselves locked away in their homes with plenty of time to think. Many are realizing the importance of staying informed and up-to-date with current events and what’s happening around the world. Others are finding themselves in the unfortunate position of…
In the last few years, we have all heard of the “pandemic.” Between the world “lockdown” and lack of personal interaction, people have become digitally dependent. The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly challenging because of the “Digital Natives” that became accustomed to interacting with family and friends online and the over-reliance on technology. In this blog post, we will…
Many different technologies have emerged that aim to improve the lives of people with memory loss and dementia. Some of these devices are used for tracking and monitoring health conditions that affect the brain, such as sleep apnea and heart failure. Others, such as the DigiWatch, are simply designed to provide a different way for…
Being a patient is not easy. Now more than ever before, patients are needed to play an active role in their health and wellness, which often means they have to commit a lot of time and effort to researching the best treatment for them. However, the vast majority of patients don’t have the time, energy,…
The world of healthcare IT has changed, and so has the way we interact with our patients. Thanks to smartphones, tablets, and the cloud, we’re now able to provide patients with instant access to their medical records from anywhere. Here are just some of the ways that digitizing medical records and using mobile devices in…
Most radiologists and other radiology staff rely on film readers to view and record images from radiological exams. With the increasing use of digital x-ray, the need to store exposed patient film has also increased. With the convenience of film readers and the advancements of digital x-ray, there is no longer a need to keep…
In the field of Digital Health (healthcare delivered using digital technologies), there is an increasing focus on understanding what features and functionality patients want in tools used to capture and share their health data. As the amount of data available through EHRs grows, so too does the demand for new methods of analysis and visualisation….
A pacemaker is a device that assists the heart in regulating its rhythm. It was first developed in the 1950s and is named after its original inventor, Dr. Paul Janssen. Since then, it has become a mainstay of heart treatment, helping millions of people live more active lives. While many parts of a pacemaker are…
Aki (also known as Kaposi’s sarcoma) is a cancer-related disease that can cause serious complications. Sometimes, a patient might not even be aware of the condition before they develop severe problems. This article will discuss whether or not it’s necessary to perform a digital rectal exam (DRE) for patients with aki, as well as which…