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by Amantha May | March 20, 2022 | Medical
An estimated 103.12 million people worldwide had diabetic retinopathy (DR) in 2020. Diabetes mellitus causes elevated blood sugar that can lead to blocked blood vessels, frequently affecting the eyes. DR is a complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes that...
by William McCleary | March 18, 2022 | Health, Medical
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a seismic shift to more and ever diverse online experiences, people were increasingly turning to telehealth. Today, telehealth services are an indispensable aspect of healthcare worldwide, growing in popularity and getting...
by Unber Shafiq | March 16, 2022 | Health, Medical
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s a common mental disorder affecting more than 19.4 million adults in the US. A new analysis finds that healthcare costs are higher among individuals with undiagnosed symptoms of depression. Happify...
by Bruce Brown | March 15, 2022 | Medical
The specter of head impact trauma is real for every parent of every kid who regularly collides with others on playing fields. Active adults don’t get a pass from concerns about head injuries that could result in concussions, either. We’ve written about...
by Unber Shafiq | March 15, 2022 | Health, Medical
Research suggests that there is a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline in people with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs). Remote cognitive assessments in people with CVRFs can prevent further cognitive decline that are secondary to CVRFs. A new...
by Bruce Brown | March 14, 2022 | Health, Medical
Just because wearable digital health devices can track biometric data and send alerts, that doesn’t mean the alerts make a difference in health outcomes. In 2015, we wrote about an Apple Watch user who contacted his cardiologist after noticing extreme heart rate...
