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Digital Health

Yasmyne Ronquillo  1 , Arlen Meyers  2 , Scott J. Korvek
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Digital Health

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Digital health refers to the use of information and communications technologies in medicine and other health professions to manage illnesses and health risks and to promote wellness. Digital health has a broad scope and includes the use of wearable devices, mobile health, telehealth, health information technology, and telemedicine. Digital Health has been gaining momentum because it is envisioned to:

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Yasmyne Ronquillo declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Arlen Meyers declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Scott Korvek declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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