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Newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation detected by noninvasive screening methods in clinical practice.

BACKGROUND: Patient characteristics and outcomes of newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) have been investigated in large registries. OB … method: electrocardiography monitoring device (82.3%), self-pulse palpation (17.3%), and smartwatch/smartphone (0.4%).Screening (+) patients were older (73 years [63-81] vs 72 [65-81], P = not significant) and had a higher prevalence of ≥ 75 year-old patients (45.5% vs 37.9%, P < .001) and women (42.5% vs 41.2%, P = not significant).Adjusted results (odds ra …

Effects of chamber restricted environmental stimulation therapy on state mindfulness, physiological regulation and emotional experience in young adults: Exploring variations by resting heart rate variability.

This exploratory study examines the effects of a single, brief (3-h) Chamber Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) session on … ience (both positive and negative), as well as the relationship between satisfaction with the stay, smartphone use tendencies after the session, and state mindfulness. These findings were further discussed in the context of resting HRV, digital immersion, and self-regulation.

A free method for patient-specific 3D-VR anatomical modeling for presurgical planning using DICOM images and open-source software.

INTRODUCTION: Surgeons commonly use cross sectional images to plan and prepare for surgical procedures. However, cognitively translating 2D … o Autodesk Viewer. Surgeons then received an email link to access the finished 3D-VR model on their smartphone or laptop for peri-operative preparation and/or guidance. RESULTS: The method was used in a series of 14 patients with prostate cancer undergoing pelvic lymph node dissection with PSMA-radioguided robotic surgery using pre-operative PSMA PET/CT ima …

A narrative review of app- and internet-delivered headache interventions: From ideation to implementation and the future.

BackgroundThere is an increasing trend in the use of the internet and smartphone applications to deliver headache interventions. However, their efficacies remain unclear. Moreover, developing such interventions can be cumbersome and increasingly challenging when navigating the regulatory landscape of medical devices. The present study aimed to review the literature on internet- and app-based headache interventions and discuss opportunities and challenges in the process of developing such interventions.MethodsThis narrative review was based on a comprehensive literature search of PubMed. Public…

Automated Assessment of Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids Using a Neck-Worn Electronic Stethoscope: A Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND: The Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) is a validated screening tool for assessing masticatory and swallowing fu … ars) consumed two crackers while audio data recorded using a NWES and visual data were collected by smartphone. Measurements included discrete bite count, swallow count, oral processing and swallowing time (OPST), and first OPST (1st-OPST). Statistical analyses were conducted to assess gender- and age-related changes and differences. RESULTS: The NWES enabl …

Transition to a digital perioperative pathway for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: impact on patient outcomes and adherence.

OBJECTIVES: To test whether prehabilitation (PreHab), delivered digitally or as digital + on-site, improves early continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) vs no PreHab, and to evaluate implementation by quantifying programme uptake after transitioning from an on-site programme to a digital pathway. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two-centre, high-volume, non-randomised before-after consecutive cohort over 3 years (N = 350; Control = 204; PreHab = 146). PreHab combined pelvic floor muscle training, structured education, and optimisation via a smartphone pathway with or without a 1-da…

AIE-based dual-ratiometric chemosensor for detection of sulfur dioxide derivatives and viscosity and its application in food samples and biological imaging.

BACKGROUND: SO2 is an important gas molecular messenger that participates in many physiological activities and helps maintaining the redox h … s loaded TPE-2 was prepared and the detection of HSO3- in food samples was realized by a convenient smartphone analysis. Importantly, TPE-2 had good mitochondrial targeting ability and had successfully imaged HSO3- and viscosity in HeLa cells and zebrafish. SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides an effective and potential tool for detecting HSO3- and viscosity i …

mHealth Incentivized Adherence Plus Patient Navigation (MIAPP): protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial to improve linkage and retention on buprenorphine for hospitalized patients with methamphetamine use and opioid use disorder.

BACKGROUND: Initiation of buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in acute care settings improves access and outcomes, howe … ticipants receive financial incentives for submitting videos of themselves taking buprenorphine via smartphone. The Patient Navigator reviews videos and provides treatment adherence coaching, care coordination and motivational enhancement. The intervention is introduced prior to hospital discharge and is offered for 30 days. The primary outcome is linkage to …

A Wearable and Highly Sensitive PVDF-TrFE-BaTiO3 Piezoelectric Sensor for Wireless Monitoring of Arterial Signal.

As wearable electronics advance, there is a growing need for flexible sensors with high sensitivity to detect even the slightest mechanical … inpoint pressure locations. With the wireless data transfer system, sensor signals can be sent to a smartphone, which acts as a pressure locator to track external force positions. This work demonstrates that the pressure sensing device developed using the PVDF-TrFE (3 wt % BTO) sensor has significant and promising potential for real-time physiological detect …

Patient-reported outcome for physical function in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.

OBJECTIVES: There is an unmet need to develop patient-reported outcomes measures for idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). We aimed to i … cruited through traditional in-person clinic visits [centre-based cohort (CBC)], and remotely using smartphone- and web-based technology [tele-research cohort (TRC)]. The CBC was further randomly divided (1:1 ratio) into a traditional local subcohort and a remote subcohort. Data collected included patient-reported outcomes and other patient self-assessments …

Exploring User Perspectives on Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Tool for Chronic Pain Management.

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain affects over 20% of the global population, significantly impairing the quality of life and increasing healthcare co … ntact, social isolation, and usability challenges. Preferences were balanced between standalone and smartphone-based systems, with cost and accessibility being major factors. Participants emphasized the importance of tailored designs, user-friendly, affordable options, and maintaining therapist interaction, offering valuable insights for integrating VR effec …

Smart farming with AI: Enhancing anemia detection in small ruminants.

Accurate classification of FAMACHA© scores is essential for assessing anemia in small ruminants and optimizing parasite management strategies in livestock agriculture. The FAMACHA© system categorizes anemia severity on a scale from 1 to 5, where scores 1 and 2 indicate healthy animals, score 3 represents a borderline condition, and scores 4 and 5 indicate severe anemia. In this study, a dataset of 4700 images of the lower eye conjunctiva of young male goats was collected weekly over six months using a Samsung A54 smartphone. Traditional FAMACHA© assessment methods rely on subjective visual exa…

Self-assessment and rest-activity rhythm monitoring for effective bipolar disorder management: a longitudinal actigraphy study.

BACKGROUND: Recurrent course and disruption of circadian rhythms are among the core features of bipolar disorder (BD). Thus, ongoing symptom … llowed for up to 11 months. The participants completed weekly mood self-assessments (ASERT) using a smartphone app and wore wrist actigraphs. During monthly appointments, the severity of their mood symptoms was rated by clinicians, and the participants completed questionnaires addressing overall functioning (FAST), and biological rhythms (BRIAN). RESULTS: T …

Эффективность с точки зрения затрат приложения &quot; Flowlight &quot; в Австрии Разблокировать загадку затрат и результатов цифрового медицинского приложения для пациентов с множественным склерозом.

ЦЕЛЬ: Множественный склероз (MS) представляет собой хроническое воспламенительное демиелинирующее заболевание, затрагивающее 2.9 million люди во всем мире, часто приводящие к постоянной инвалидности. Пациенты, страдающие синдромом MS, часто пользуются средствами электронного здравоохранения в силу своего относительно молодого возраста. Приложение Flowlight_MS — научно разработанное приложение для смартфонов, которое помогает пациентам следить за навыками ручной моторной работы, ходьбой и когнитивностью между врачами. В этом исследовании оценивается рентабельность использования приложения &quot

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OBJECTIVE: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease affecting 2.9 million people worldwide, often leading to permanent disability. MS patients frequently use eHealth tools due to their relatively young age. The Floodlight® MS app is a scientifically designed smartphone application that helps patients monitor hand motor skills, …

Self-administered at-home lung ultrasound with remote guidance in patients without clinical training.

BACKGROUND: Access to timely and accurate diagnostic imaging is essential for high-quality healthcare. Point-of-care ultrasound has been sho … N: Patients were enrolled to the study in a mix of in-person and virtual recruitment, and shipped a smartphone as well as a point of care ultrasound device. Tele-guidance was provided by a remote physician using software integrated with the point of care ultrasound device, allowing real-time remote visualization and guidance of a patient scanning their own c …

Effects of orthodontic aligners on the ecological report of awake bruxism.

BACKGROUND: The demand for orthodontic treatment with aligners has recently increased, but their effects on awake bruxism (AB) behaviours ha … ve aligners, respectively. All patients underwent an orthodontic treatment with aligners and used a smartphone-based application for a real-time report (i.e. ecological momentary assessment [EMA]) of their AB behaviours. Recording time was set from 8.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 22.00. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the average reported fr …

Better stoma care using the Stoma App: does it help? A first randomized double-blind clinical trial on the effect of mobile healthcare on quality of life in stoma patients.

BACKGROUND: Receiving a stoma significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Coping with this new situation can be difficult, which may re … . Patients aged > 18 years undergoing ileostomy or colostomy surgery, in possession of a compatible smartphone were included. The intervention group received the full version of the app containing personalized and time guidance, peer support, and generic (non-personalized) stoma-related information. The control group received a restricted version with only g …

Longitudinal Examination of Stress and Depression in Older Adults Over a 2-Year Period: Moderation Effect of Varied Social Support Measures.

Depressive symptoms and stress exposure fluctuate over time in community-dwelling older adults, but they are frequently assessed using one-time retrospective self-report measures. Social support viewed as a multifaceted construct can play diverse moderating roles in this association although it is typically gauged through the measure of perceived social support. This study aims to explore the relationships between stress, social support, and depressive symptoms among older adults by utilizing the longitudinal data collected through a smartphone application and supplemented by annual face-to-fa…

Acute treatment of migraine in children aged 6-11: Real-world analysis of remote electrical neuromodulation (REN).

OBJECTIVES: Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder severely impacting children and adolescents, yet only one pharmacological treatment is approved for ages 6-12 years. Remote electrical neuromodulation (REN) is a nonpharmacological, prescribed, wearable device cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for acute and/or preventive treatment of migraine with or without aura in patients 12 years and older. This study evaluates REN's safety and efficacy in ages 6-11 years. METHODS: Prospective acute treatment of migraine data were collected through the REN device (Nerivio) smartphone appl…

The Acute Effects of Real-World Physical Activity on Glycemia in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: The Type 1 Diabetes Exercise Initiative Pediatric (T1DEXIP) Study.

OBJECTIVE: Data from the Type 1 Diabetes Exercise Initiative Pediatric (T1DEXIP) study were evaluated to understand glucose changes during activity and identify factors that may influence changes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: In this real-world observational study, adolescents with type 1 diabetes self-reported physical activity, food intake, and insulin dosing (multiple-daily injection users) using a smartphone application. Heart rate and continuous glucose monitoring data were collected, as well as pump data downloads. RESULTS: Two hundred fifty-one adolescents (age 14 ± 2 years [mean ± SD…