Mobile Health

Is Your Health Tech a Trojan Horse for Surveillance?
Regulatory & Compliance Is Your Health Tech a Trojan Horse for Surveillance?

Consumer electronics like smartwatches and fertility apps harvest sensitive biological metrics that lack the federal privacy protections typically afforded by HIPAA-regulated health records. As users strap on their Apple Watches or sync their Oura rings, they often believe their heart rate, sleep

VA Implements CBT-I to Combat Chronic Insomnia in Veterans
Digital Health VA Implements CBT-I to Combat Chronic Insomnia in Veterans

Long-term reliance on sleep aids increases the likelihood of motor vehicle accidents and falls, which is a particular concern for the older veteran population. For many individuals who have transitioned out of active military service, the struggle to find restorative rest is not merely a byproduct

Can Digital Innovation and Patient Safety Coexist in Korea?
Digital Health Can Digital Innovation and Patient Safety Coexist in Korea?

Concerns are mounting among medical professionals that treating potent antidepressants and other clinical drugs as consumer commodities leads to significant misuse and overuse. The South Korean pharmaceutical landscape is currently experiencing a period of intense friction as traditional healthcare

Is the Luna Band the Best Subscription-Free Fitness Tracker?
Digital Health Is the Luna Band the Best Subscription-Free Fitness Tracker?

The physical construction of the Luna Band features a nylon strap and metal buckle, though testing suggests the frame may be prone to scuffing during long-term daily wear. This design choice reflects a broader movement within the 2026 wearable market, where manufacturers strive to balance

MIT Develops Dissolvable Paper Battery for Medical Pills
Digital Health MIT Develops Dissolvable Paper Battery for Medical Pills

This paper-like device offers a safer alternative to conventional hardware by using a biodegradable gel to facilitate the movement of charged particles. This breakthrough stems from a critical need to modernize the way patients interact with diagnostic tools, moving away from rigid, permanent

New SWANS Technology Uses the Human Body as a Wireless Network
Digital Health New SWANS Technology Uses the Human Body as a Wireless Network

The use of the body as a communication bus allows for medical interventions that are significantly less invasive than current surgical implantation methods. This breakthrough, known as the Smart Wireless Autonomous Networking System (SWANS), addresses the critical gap between external health

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