Center for Digital Health
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Blog Posts
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Impacts of Pandemic Learning on Children with ADHD
The nation’s school systems are still recovering from learning losses accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic, with varying degrees of learning loss based on student learning styles.
A New Kind of Pandemic Control: NOVID and Beyond
I sat down with Dr. Po-Shen Loh to discuss the idea behind his pandemic-mitigation app NOVID and network theory.
The Nation’s Report Card - Looking Behind The Numbers
The 2022 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress were released and revealed troubling trends of declining academic performance since the start of the pandemic.
Acknowledging and Mitigating Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Stigma surrounding mental health is pervasive and detrimental, yet simple, individual actions can aid in improving societal beliefs.
The Effect of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Well-Being
The Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire examines childhood traumatic events, which are linked to negative health effects in adulthood, highlighting the need to improve child and family well-being.
Evolution of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in the Digital Age
Advancements in digital therapeutics and policy-making allow for new possibilities for patients recovering from opioid use disorder in the post-COVID era.
How Digital Innovations Can Transform Emergency Medical Triage
New research aiming to improve patient triage systems has resulted in varied digital health innovations as possible solutions.
How Technology Can Combat the Increasing Gun Violence
While technology and social media have played a role in the rise of gun violence and mass shootings in the United States, digital health interventions and innovative technology have the power to transform this narrative and elicit positive change.
2022 Center for Digital Health Pitch Competition
CDH hosted their first Pitch Competition and 8 highly qualified teams competed to win the grand jury award of $20,000.
Exploring the Diverse and Innovative Intersections Between Technology and Surgery
Digital health innovations such as surgical robotics and telemedicine allow patients to receive specialized care without the hassle of travel, but debates have arisen over complete accessibility and confidentiality.
How Augmented Reality Has Expanded Physical Therapy - An Interview with Reactiv
Augmented reality is increasingly being used in the field of medicine, and gaming that doubles as physical therapy is a great way to combine physical health and entertainment. I sat down with co-founder and COO of Reactiv, Siddharth Saxena, to talk about Reactiv’s journey and his vision for the future of the field.
Digital Support for Informal Caregivers
Informal caregivers provide essential support to vulnerable members of our communities, and technology is a powerful way to support them and share resources.