A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Bristol finds that smartwatches equipped with motion sensor software can aid individuals in quitting smoking. The application detects hand movements associated with smoking and sends timely notifications to encourage cessation. In…
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is set to begin global trials of a revolutionary artificial intelligence tool that can identify patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes up to 13 years before diagnosis. More than 500 million people…
A group of Greek scientists has developed an innovative online application that calculates the 10-year cardiovascular risk for patients, both with and without existing cardiovascular conditions. The app, presented at the 29th Medical Conference of the Armed Forces in Thessaloniki,…
Greece’s Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced the introduction of digital tools aimed at supporting cancer patients, scheduled for implementation in March 2025. The tools will provide services such as treatment reminders, self-reporting options for symptoms, and improved communication with…
A personal account of a four-week experiment with a Zurich-based startup’s AI physiotherapy program, designed for home use. The author explores how effective the AI can be in managing back pain, while also emphasizing the importance of human interaction with…
On World Diabetes Day, experts emphasize the need for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to be extended beyond Type 1 diabetics, potentially benefiting millions with Type 2. Currently, only one in four Type 2 patients on intensified insulin therapy use CGM…
