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Most health apps have the ability to collect and share patient data, study finds

Mobi Health News

While mHealth apps collect and share user data less often than other types of apps, researchers say these apps have serious privacy problems.

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What is the clinical value of mHealth for patients?

mHealth Insight

An interesting paper asking “What is the clinical value of mHealth for patients?” mHealth Insights. mHealth Insights. It’s key to understand that basic features of mobile are often the most valuable apps used for mHealth. ” has been published in Nature by Simon P.

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Data security – The priority for mHealth apps

Waracle

mHealth apps are mobile applications which utilise the ubiquity, connectivity and flexibility of our smartphones to improve patient’s health. mHealth App transport security. Why is mHealth App security important? mHealth apps need security to be their primary feature. Let’s find out. . How security will support adoption

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Mobile prenatal care via apps can complement in-person visits: study

FierceHealthIT

Mobile prenatal care visits prove just as effective as in-person provider visits, according to a recent study published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth.

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Chilean women's attitudes toward Pap screening reminder texts vary by age

Mobi Health News

A study in JMIR mHealth and UHealth investigated the barriers preventing Chilean women from being tested for cervical cancer.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: The power of Digital Health in dietary education for chronic conditions

Digital Health Global

Digital health encompasses electronic health (eHealth) and mobile health (mHealth), which leverage electronic platforms and mobile technologies, including wearable devices and apps, to provide health information and services. In essence, these studies on Digital Health state-of-the-art serve as a call to action. billion in 2021.

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Litesprite's mobile videogame improves self-reported mental health in small trial

Mobi Health News

A small, 6-week retrospective study published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth found that a behavior health-focused videogame developed by digital health company Litesprite improved self-reported measures of depression, anxiety, and confidence in coping skills.

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