US Veterans Health Administration expands virtual reality therapy for chronic pain relief
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is enhancing its partnership with AppliedVR to increase access to virtual reality (VR) therapy for military veterans suffering from chronic lower back pain. This development follows the extension of their contract to support AppliedVR’s FDA-authorised RelieVRx programme, a home-based solution...Read MoreRates of severe obesity in young American children are escalating, study reveals
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics presents alarming evidence that severe obesity is on the rise among young children in the United States. This concerning trend was initially hoped to be an exception for children participating in a government food programme, as earlier research indicated a slight decline in obesity rates about a decade ago among these children. However,...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieDecember 20, 2023 Obesity and Population Health, Obesity in the UK, Obesogenic Environment0 comments
NHS reports over 3,000 daily admissions linked to obesity
NHS figures have alarmingly revealed that hospital admissions related to obesity in the UK have doubled in the past six years, now exceeding 3,000 cases daily. This alarming statistic underscores the growing weight problem in the UK, with obesity increasingly exacerbating illnesses and complicating treatments for a diverse group of patients, including expectant mothers, arthritis sufferers,...Read MoreAI-enhanced x-ray trials initiated in NHS Scotland for early lung cancer detection
The University of Glasgow has recently initiated a pivotal trial using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance chest X-ray analysis for the early detection of lung cancer within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). This innovative approach, named the Radiograph Accelerated Detection and Identification of Cancer of the Lung (RADICAL) trial, is being conducted at Inverclyde Royal...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieDecember 18, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Behaviour Change, Big Data, Digital Health, Medication0 comments
New machine learning approach transforms behavioural health medication practices
At the recent AMCP Nexus 2023 conference in Orlando, Florida (16th-19th of October), presenters showcased a groundbreaking machine learning program designed to address medication-related issues in individuals with behavioural health conditions. This program has shown promising results in reducing polypharmacy, enhancing medication adherence, and decreasing healthcare costs. Behavioural...Read MoreVietnam and Australia join forces to accelerate digital health transformation
A pivotal conference in Hanoi, sponsored by the government, has recently brought together health authorities and experts from Vietnam and Australia. This gathering focused on exploring collaborative opportunities to enhance Vietnam’s digital healthcare infrastructure and capabilities. The conference saw participation from the Vietnam Military–Civil Medicine Association, the Health...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieDecember 14, 2023 Behaviour Change, Childhood Obesity, United States of America0 comments