by Nicholas FeenieFebruary 29, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Mental Health0 comments
Unlocking the secrets of effective mental health therapy through AI: A groundbreaking study
In a landmark development within the healthcare sector, a recent study has shed light on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models to revolutionise mental health therapy on a global scale. This study, which meticulously analysed over 20 million text-based counselling messages, offers new insights into the dynamics of successful therapy, marking a significant step...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieFebruary 28, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Electronic Patient Records0 comments
World Health Organisation unveils new Global Digital Health Initiative to transform healthcare
In a significant step towards advancing global health care through technology, the World Health Organisation (WHO) unveiled its Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) on Tuesday (20th of February, 2024). This initiative represents a coordinated network managed by WHO, aimed at bolstering and harmonising resources to support the digital transformation of health care led by countries around...Read MoreDigital health solutions must adapt to elderly needs, South Korean study shows
A recent investigative endeavour originating from South Korea sheds light on the nuanced relationship between the elderly population and their engagement with digital healthcare solutions. This intricate study, a collaborative effort spearheaded by esteemed institutions and corporations such as Seoul National University, Yonsei University, aged care specialist Silvia Health, and digital...Read MoreWeight-loss pharmaceuticals could spur 1% increase in US GDP, Goldman Sachs suggests
In a recent analysis, Goldman Sachs posits that the extensive deployment of innovative weight-loss medications across the United States has the potential to catalyse a significant uplift in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by as much as 1% in the forthcoming years. This optimistic forecast is grounded in the anticipation that a reduction in obesity-related health issues could...Read MoreAustralia’s health tech boom: A new era of patient care and economic growth
In the realm of healthcare, a transformative wave of technological innovation is heralding an era of enhanced employment opportunities, a more sophisticated health infrastructure, and significantly improved patient care outcomes in Australia. This perspective is championed by the Assistant Minister for Health, Ged Kearney, who underscores the dual benefits of advancing health technology...Read MoreThe delicate balance of preserving muscle mass in the age of weight loss pharmaceuticals
As the global population turns increasingly towards medications like Ozempic for weight loss solutions, a growing concern has emerged regarding the side effect of muscle loss associated with these treatments. This phenomenon has sparked a multifaceted response from various sectors aiming to mitigate this undesired outcome, thereby enhancing the overall health benefits of weight management...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieFebruary 13, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Electronic Patient Records, United States of America0 comments