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A new study found that many emergency department patients are willing to share both their health and search data, and that their search behaviors often change in the days leading up to presentation.

In a small pilot study, participants that used the VR system reported experiencing a decrease in hot flashes and stress.

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The UK Sepsis Trust said that while there was “no perfect test for sepsis”, the study “serves to remind us that technology is advancing ever closer to providing the answers”.

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The three companies announced a slew of pilots employing machine learning, collaborative digital tools and blockchain technology. 

Both the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Fit automatically detect and begin tracking a user's activity, with the former boasting a blood pressure monitoring feature courtesy of a UCSF research partnership.

The startup uses AI to turn patient feedback into actionable insights.

Cost was highlighted as a major barrier to in-person care, while efficacy, access and confidentiality were cited as arguments against digital.

The pharma company and health system are looking to create digital tools to help make clinical trials easier for patients, clinicians and researchers.