DigiCAS-HPS: A tailored digital competence assessment scale for health professions students in the post-COVID era in Vietnam
December 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health, highlighting the critical role of digital health competencies in delivering reliable and effective healthcare services. These competencies...
An ensemble model for detection of Parkinson’s disease by comparing numerous machine learning models and XGBoost based on vocal features
December 2025
Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition of the brain, causes accidental or intractable tendencies including shaking, stiffness, and issues with balance and coordination. In most cases, symptoms start...
Blockchain affordances in digital health: a systematic review and research agenda for personalized health-care
December 2025
We aimed to systematically review Blockchain affordances in digital health and synthesize a framework and research agenda for personalized health-care. Following PRISMA guidance, we conducted a qualitative...
OVT-Net: Semantic segmentation of gastrointestinal cancer using an optimized vision transformer model with explainable AI
December 2025
Gastric and intestinal cancers are among the deadliest gastrointestinal diseases, necessitating precise organ segmentation for effective detection and treatment planning. Conventional deep-learning...
Attitudes toward smartphone-based self-hearing screening among mild cognitive impairment: A mixed method study
December 2025
Hearing loss is the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia with high prevalence in memory clinics. Early identification and intervention are crucial to prevent cognitive decline. Pure-tone audiometry...
IoMT Tsukamoto Type-2 fuzzy expert system for tuberculosis and Alzheimer’s disease
December 2024
•Integration of IoMT with Type-2 Fuzzy Logic: The study introduces a novel integration of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) with Tsukamoto Type-2 Fuzzy Inference System (TT2FIS), offering a cutting-edge...
Post pandemic analysis on comprehensive utilization of telehealth and telemedicine
December 2024
The existing global health crisis characterized by limited resources, including health personnel, has prompted the adoption of telemedicine and telehealth, especially in the post-pandemic era. The COVID-19...
Research progress of MIoT and digital healthcare in the new era
December 2024
Medical Internet of Things (MIoT) and Digital healthcare have long since ceased to be separate entities. Cross-fertilisation of MIoT-based digital medical treatment models is the way forward. However,...
Wearable dynamic electrocardiogram monitor-based screening for atrial fibrillation in the community-dwelling elderly population
December 2024
•The application of wearable dynamic ECG monitoring can improve the diagnosis rate of AF in the elderly population.•A significant proportion of elderly people living in the community had silent AF and...
Hybrid approach of type-2 fuzzy inference system and PSO in asthma disease
December 2024
This research work presents a hybrid approach combining a type-2 fuzzy inference system with particle swarm optimization (PSO) to develop a type-2 fuzzy optimized inference system, specifically tailored...
Expert consensus on the evaluation and management of high-risk indeterminate pulmonary nodules
December 2024
The most effective method for improving the prognosis of lung cancer is the application of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for pulmonary nodule screening in populations at high risk. Timely diagnosis...
Wearable electronic devices in the intensive care units
December 2024
In the realm of intensive care medicine, wearable electronic devices have emerged as a highly promising field, driven by advancements in mobile, intelligent, and personalized healthcare. They are defined...
Internet of Things in healthcare: An adaptive ethical framework for IoT in digital health
December 2024
The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) has sparked a profound transformation in the field of digital health, leading to the rise of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). These IoT applications,...
Machine learning and transfer learning techniques for accurate brain tumor classification
December 2024
Brain tumors, resulting from uncontrolled and rapid cell growth, pose significant health risks if not treated early. Despite numerous advancements, accurate segmentation and classification remain challenging....
A systematic review of eHealth and mHealth interventions for lymphedema patients
December 2024
Lymphedema is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes chronic swelling in the affected area, necessitating daily treatment. Millions of people worldwide are affected. The investigation of strategies...
“AI et al.” The perils of overreliance on Artificial Intelligence by authors in scientific research
December 2024
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into scientific research and publication processes marks a significant shift in knowledge generation. This transition from traditional literature...
International collaboration in an online digital health education for undergraduate nursing students in China: Results and recommendations for course development from World eHealth Living Lab
December 2024
Digital health enhances healthcare accessibility and should be integrated into nursing education to prepare future nurses for the evolving medical systems. An international collaboration between a Chinese...
Conversational AI with large language models to increase the uptake of clinical guidance
December 2024
The rise of large language models (LLMs) and conversational applications, like ChatGPT, prompts Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies, such as NICE, to rethink how healthcare professionals access...
A survey on define daily dose of watch- and access-category antibiotics in two Indonesian hospitals following the implementation of digital antimicrobial stewardship tool
December 2024
In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) began targeting a shift in antibiotic prescribing trends from Watch to Access category. The expected target is including 60% of antibiotic prescribing in...
Development of a mobile health application for epilepsy self-management: Focus group discussion and validity of study results
December 2024
Mobile health systems in the current digital era can be an opportunity for the development of health services, especially epilepsy, which is expected to help therapy management in monitoring drug therapy....
Leveraging deep edge intelligence for real-time respiratory disease detection
December 2024
Detecting respiratory diseases such as COPD, bronchiolitis, URTI, and pneumonia is crucial for early medical intervention. This study utilizes the ICBHI dataset to train and evaluate deep learning architectures...