Jared Kaltwasser

The report suggests that smoking by fathers could lead to alterations in their offspring. Male offspring may be more susceptible than female offspring.

People with common sleep disorders tended to have higher scores on a depression assessment, a study shows.

The report highlights the gap between rigorously tested prescription digital therapeutics and products that make health or economic claims without providing supportive evidence.

The results were surprising, since other studies have suggested people who have sleep disruptions do not respond as robustly to vaccines.

The partnership between the alliance and the Healthware Group is aimed at harmonizing assessment criteria and regulatory pathways in Europe.

Patients using the prescription digital therapeutic saw a decrease of $3,591 in healthcare costs in the six months following treatment initiation.

People who are incarcerated often lack access to a range of opioid use disorder treatments, even though treatment while incarcerated can lead to better outcomes once they are released.

Males and older patients were particularly vulnerable, the study found.

The findings paint a mixed picture, though, as stimulant use in patients with OUD was also associated with an increased risk of drug poisoning.

The company is producing repair kits and replacement devices, but those efforts have led to a shortage of devices.

Legislation that would establish benefit categories for digital therapeutics has been introduced in Congress.

Technical and regulatory hurdles abound, but another challenge is finding enough providers who are comfortable and competent with artificial intelligence technology.

A new review argues that conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may contribute to the causation of obstructive sleep apnea, not just the other way around.

The deal centers on an application that uses music and rhythm to improve patient’s gaits.

The launch is one of several digital therapeutics partnerships Pfizer has announced in recent months.

The guide is designed to help spread best practices and help healthcare decision-makers understand the benefits of digital therapeutics.

Data suggest most patients have positive serology results a month following vaccination with either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

The frequency of rapid eye movement appears to be associated with several psychiatric and neurological disorders, investigators said.

Using a data set of more than 100,000 people, investigators found getting more than seven hours of sleep per night reduced the risk of developing fatty liver disease.

It is not clear whether gut inflammation has a causal role in myeloproliferative neoplasms, or the other way around.

Data suggest a smartphone application can boost physical activity and relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

High engagement was linked with high weight loss, the analysis shows.

An integrated approach not only leads to better results, but also better value, in both the short- and long-term, according to DarioHealth.

Patients with lower heart rate variability during sleep may suffer from insomnia, the study found.

It is not yet clear whether Alzheimer’s causes excessive napping or vice versa, but the study’s authors say the questions are worthy of additional investigation.

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who used continuous positive airway pressure devices were able to slow down their epigenetic age acceleration.

Humans still have a role, but in a recent survey, about half of insurers said they are using AI to help cut down on fraud, waste and abuse.

The digital therapeutic is being marketed as an alternative to specialist-guided therapy or at-home exercises.

The company says the therapeutic will fill an unmet need with a 12-week course of therapy for irritable bowel syndrome.

A company-sponsored study found that Theranica’s digital therapeutic Nerivio resulted in a substantial reduction in intake of prescribed pharmacological medications