Research

In this week’s update on digital and remote health innovations, we are looking into newly published research in neonatal care. Remote patient monitoring is commonly used to support maternal health during pregnancy. However, did you know that remote health also supports newborns? It is doing so by using remote patient monitoring for newborns with inadequate

Hemodynamic monitoring measures how effectively the heart is pumping blood through the body. It tracks blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels in the blood. This data helps physicians understand the heart and circulatory systems of patients with heart failure, hypertension, and chronic cardiovascular conditions. While traditionally performed in hospital settings with specialized equipment, advances

Caregiver isolation and caregiver loneliness are reaching crisis levels, according to a new study. Nearly one in eight family and unpaid caregivers of older adults are socially isolated, and over a quarter report feeling lonely. These findings published in the Journals of Gerontology draw from nationally representative data. As the U.S. population ages and caregiving

The importance of IoT in healthcare lies in its ability to transform how services are delivered, monitored, and managed. From chronic condition management to improved clinical workflows,  IoT (Internet of Things) technologies continue to reshape the landscape of modern healthcare. This article explores the evolving role of IoT in healthcare and highlights two recent studies

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the leading risk factors for stroke and cardiovascular disease. Managing hypertension is vital but often challenging in communities that face systemic barriers to care. Remote blood pressure (BP) monitoring offers a promising way to bridge this gap. This article discusses how remote BP monitoring, combined with comprehensive