Automated Measurement and Three-Dimensional Fitting of Corneal Ulcerations and Erosions via AI-Based Image Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The developed algorithm is capable of reliably providing exact values for corneal lesion sizes. Additionally, three-dimensional modeling of the corneal surface is essential for an accurate measurement of lesion sizes. Besides telemedicine applications, this approach harbors great potential for clinical trials where exact quantitative and observer-independent measurements are essential.PMID:38689527 | DOI:10.1080/02713683.2024.2344197 (Source: Current Eye Research)
Source: Current Eye Research - May 1, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: David A Merle Astrid Heidinger Jutta Horwath-Winter Wolfgang List Heimo Bauer Michael Weissensteiner Patrick Kraus-F üreder Michael Mayrhofer-Reinhartshuber Philipp Kainz Gernot Steinwender Andreas Wedrich Source Type: research
Home blood pressure measurement self-reporting in real-life practices using the Hy-Result app: self-monitoring and digital pathway
CONCLUSIONS: Our real-life study shows that 90% of the HBPM reports include the required minimum number of BP readings to allow the calculation of a reliable average among whom 40% have uncontrolled BP levels. The self-management Hy-Result web app demonstrates significant potential for inclusion in the patient care process and reinforces the patient's engagement to independently monitor and self-reported their BP. When the mean BP is not within the recommended range, the users were automatically prompted by text messages to seek medical advice by the software. Further research should determine the extent to which users adh...
Source: Primary Care - May 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Nicolas Postel-Vinay Nicole Gebara Roland Asmar Dominique Stephan Aurelien Lorthioir Laurence Amar Source Type: research
Autofocusing in digital holography based on an adaptive genetic algorithm
In digital holography (DH), determining the reconstruction distance is critical to the quality of the reconstructed image. However, ... (Source: Journal of the Optical Society of America A)
Source: Journal of the Optical Society of America A - May 1, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Zhongyang Wang Hongwei Ma Yuan Chen Dengxue Liu Source Type: research
Optimization of the number of post-therapeutic planar imaging time points for the most reliable organ and tumour dosimetry in peptide receptor radionuclide therapy
ConclusionIt was demonstrated that organ dosimetry with three-time point imaging can be as accurate as standard imaging when the imaging three time points are chosen optimally. The imaging subset of T7 (0.5, 4 and 72/96 h) produced the best results for organs and tumour lesions compared to other subsets. (Source: Health and Technology)
Source: Health and Technology - May 1, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: research
Robust Ensemble of Two Different Multimodal Approaches to Segment 3D Ischemic Stroke Segmentation Using Brain Tumor Representation Among Multiple Center Datasets
AbstractIschemic stroke segmentation at an acute stage is vital in assessing the severity of patients ’ impairment and guiding therapeutic decision-making for reperfusion. Although many deep learning studies have shown attractive performance in medical segmentation, it is difficult to use these models trained on public data with private hospitals’ datasets. Here, we demonstrate an ensemble model that employs two different multimodal approaches for generalization, a more effective way to perform on external datasets. First, after we jointly train a segmentation model on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diff...
Source: Journal of Digital Imaging - May 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Metabolic Syndrome in people treated with Antipsychotics (RISKMet): A multimethod study protocol investigating genetic, behavioural, and environmental risk factors
ConclusionsThis project innovates MetS monitoring in psychiatry by using intensive digital phenotyping, identifying biochemical markers, assessing familial risks, and including genetically similar healthy controls. Study registration number
ISRCTN18419418 at www.isrctn.com. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - May 1, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Giovanni de Girolamo Source Type: research
Evaluating the effect of a mobile-based symptom monitoring system for improving physical function in patients with cancer during chemotherapy: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial
This study is a multicentre, open-label, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial. We will recruit 372 patients at three tertiary hospitals located in Seoul, South Korea. Study participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving the ePRO-CTCAE app and a control group receiving routine clinical practice only. The primary outcome is changes in physical function from commencement to completion of planned chemotherapy. A linear mixed model will be performed under the intention-to-treat principle. The secondary outcomes include physical activity level; changes in pain interference; changes in dep...
Source: BMJ Open - May 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lee, M., Kang, D., Um, Y., Jo, B., Rhue, J., Park, S., Lee, Y.-Y., Noh, J. J., Lee, Y.-G., Koo, D.-H., Park, K.-H., Lee, S., Ahn, J. S., Oh, D., Cho, J. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research
Impact of a teaching hospital-based multidisciplinary telemedicine programme in Southwestern Colombia: a cross-sectional resource analysis
Conclusion
Telemedicine emerges as a powerful tool for achieving substantial travel savings for patients, especially in regions confronting geographical and socioeconomic obstacles. These findings underscore the potential of telemedicine to bridge healthcare accessibility gaps in low-income and middle-income countries, calling for further investment and expansion of telemedicine services in such areas. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Prada, S. I., Toro, J. J., Pena-Zarate, E. E., Libreros-Pena, L., Alarcon, J., Escobar, M. F. Tags: Open access, Health economics Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 582: Evolving Adult ADHD Care: Preparatory Evaluation of a Prototype Digital Service Model Innovation for ADHD Care
Conclusions: A consumer-centred approach to digital health service innovation, featuring streamlined, private, and secure solutions with enhanced mobile tools proves instrumental in bridging gaps in ADHD care in Australia. These innovations should help to address the gaps in ADHD care in Australia. These innovations should encompass integrated care, targeted treatment outcome data, and additional lifestyle support, whilst recognising the tensions between customised functionalities and streamlined displays. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Bronwin Patrickson Lida Shams John Fouyaxis J örg Strobel Klaus Oliver Schubert Mike Musker Niranjan Bidargaddi Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 580: Diagnosis in Bytes: Comparing the Diagnostic Accuracy of Google and ChatGPT 3.5 as an Educational Support Tool
Conclusion: ChatGPT 3.5 demonstrated higher diagnostic accuracy than Google in both contexts. The platform showed satisfactory accuracy when diagnosing common cases, yet its performance in identifying rare conditions remains limited. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Guilherme R. Guimaraes Ricardo G. Figueiredo Caroline Santos Silva Vanessa Arata Jean Carlos Z. Contreras Cristiano M. Gomes Ricardo B. Tiraboschi Jos é Bessa Junior Tags: Article Source Type: research
Patient Involvement in Parkinson ’s Disease Research: Involving People with PD in the Development of a Digital Self-Management Tool
Background: The wide range of motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson ’s disease (PD) poses significant challenges for people with PD (PwPD) and their relatives. These challenges, often faced outside of routine care, can be addressed by promoting self-management via structured interventions. Self-management refers to an individual’s active involvement in controlli ng and adapting their own health behaviours and treatment strategies to cope with a chronic disease, therefore promoting autonomy and well-being. (Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: P.M. Olgem öller, Ü.S. Seven, M. van Munter, J. Stümpel, D. Pedrosa, E. Kalbe, A.-K. Folkerts Source Type: research
TeleHD: Feasibility, Validity and Value of Telemedicine in Huntington Disease
Background: Telemedicine has become a prevalent method for patients to interact with their healthcare providers. Patients with Huntington disease (HD) often cite time and travel burden as significant barriers to receive care in HDSA centers of excellence. We aim to demonstrate the feasibility of conducting telemedicine visits, establish the validity and reliability of tele-administered motor/non-motor assessments, and determine the satisfaction of virtual visits to individuals with HD. (Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: J. Deliz-Gonzalez, N. Lancki, D. Larson Source Type: research
Digital devices and wearable technology for quantification of freezing of gait in adolescents with pediatric movement disorders attending school
Background: To study quantification of freezing of gait (FOG) and falls of patients data in school going adolescent with pediatric movement disorders by wearable device (fire-boltt quantum watch), processes and provides assistance based on pre-determined specifications in adolescent. (Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: V. Sharma, S. Lavania Source Type: research
Role of telemedicine- versus outpatient-based initiation and management of Atkins diet therapy in middle aged women with drug-resistant Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 pandemic
Background: To explore the satisfaction, effectiveness, and safety of online modified Atkins diet (MAD) initiation and follow-up by comparing a group of work from home middle aged women with drug-resistant Parkinson's disease (PD) that was managed by telemedicine using Telegram App as the main tool and compared to a group that was treated on an outpatient basis. (Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: M. Sharma, D. Khatri Source Type: research
Telehealth Follow-up for Cervical Dystonia Patients Treated with Neurotoxin Injection: Patient Reported Outcomes
Background: Cervical dystonia (CD) is characterized by involuntary contraction of the cervical musculature leading to sustained or intermittent twisting or movement of the head, neck, or shoulders1 –3. Left untreated, the head is abnormally positioned, causing moderate to severe pain in 71% of patients1. Neurotoxin injection is the first-line therapy for management of CD and peak effectiveness occurs within the first month. Telehealth is convenient and cost-effective for patients and provide rs4,5. (Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: K. Harper, S. Sharp, M. Turchan, M. Hacker, J. Meystedt, N. Jones, S. Ploucher, D. Makini, A. Terala, D. Charles Source Type: research
