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The Latest Health Technology Vision and Consumer Behavior Insights From Accenture

Health Populi

Two new reports from Accenture update our understanding of the changed health consumer in the context of both “home: and the health care ecosystem. The 2020 tech vision for health is summarized here, tying to Accenture’s previous two years of forecasts.

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Automated insulin delivery enhanced by Wearable Fitness sensors for Type 1 Diabetes patients: study reveals positive outcomes

Digital Health Global

Managing blood glucose levels during and after exercise is a critical challenge for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Two distinct AID algorithms were evaluated: the exercise-aware adaptive proportional derivative (exAPD) algorithm and the exercise-aware model predictive control (exMPC) algorithm.

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Digital health in the cardiovascular space

Digital Health Hub

Digital health has the potential to transform cardiovascular health in several significant ways: Remote Monitoring : Digital health allows for continuous remote monitoring of patients’ cardiovascular health. This early detection can prevent complications and reduce hospitalizations.

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Digital health in the cardiovascular space

Digital Health Hub

Digital health has the potential to transform cardiovascular health in several significant ways: Remote Monitoring : Digital health allows for continuous remote monitoring of patients’ cardiovascular health. This early detection can prevent complications and reduce hospitalizations.

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Why CES 2022 Will Be Keynoted by a Health Care Executive

Health Populi

This news is a signal that health care and the larger tech-enabled ecosystem that supports health and well-being is embedded in peoples’ everyday lives. Beyond tracking activity/steps, exercise and weight via digital means, more patients began to track blood pressure with connected cuffs and wrist-worn devices.

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Why #CES2022 Will Be Keynoted By A Health Care Innovator for the First Time

Health Populi

When announced, the news was a signal that health care and the larger tech-enabled ecosystem that supports health and well-being is embedded in peoples’ everyday lives. Beyond tracking activity/steps, exercise and weight via digital means, more patients began to track blood pressure with connected cuffs and wrist-worn devices.

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Only 1 in 4 People Over 50 Use a Mobile Health App – And They Tend to Be Healthier and Wealthier

Health Populi

use at least one mobile health app, and 56% of older people have never used one. Among seven mhealth tools, the most commonly-used is to track exercise. One in 3 older people who use a mobile health app do so for exercise, followed by nutrition (currently adopted by 22% of older folks), weight loss (for 20%), and sleep (17%).