With ELIAS, we aim to simplify and reduce bias in the interview process by utilizing a friendly, human-like chatbot to engage with individuals, and complement it with another intelligent tool to facilitate sorting and understanding of the conversation. Interviews are a standard method for gathering information in the [...]

The Study The GLOW UP study aims to evaluate the predictive potential of wearable-based lifestyle factors—such as physical activity, sleep, and diet—in the prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D) [1-6]. Specifically, it focuses on identifying prediabetes using fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and HbA1c measurements [7]. By leveraging real-world [...]

Background: Significant investments in innovative technologies have the potential to achieve high-value care by (1) improving the individual experience of care, (2) the health of populations, and (3) reducing the per capita costs of care, the Triple Aim.⁠ For example, Digital Therapeutics (DTx) are software-based health interventions for [...]

This pilot project, in close collaboration with Prof. Dr. med. Michael Brändle, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, explores how general practitioners can improve their capabilities in managing type-2 diabetes (T2D) patients. More concretely, we will assess how to digitalize the Swiss Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology score (Christ [...]

Women’s health data could empower women and individuals experiencing menstrual or female reproductive health-related processes to better understand themselves and manage their health across their life course. However, lifelong health tracking remains a challenge and existing menstrual health technologies often fail to meet diverse needs or enhance menstrual [...]

Background & Motivation: Dementia describes the deterioration of cognitive and memory skills, affecting people’s abilities to perform everyday tasks beyond normal aging. While dementia is considered to be a top global health priority and includes health, social, and economic burdens, there is currently no disease-modifying treatment available. [...]

Currently, people with the poorest health who stand to gain the most from public health research and digital health programmes are the least likely to use them. In this collaboration between our team at the Future Health Technologies programme (Singapore-ETH Centre) and colleagues at the Saw Swee [...]

Menstrual health has historically been neglected in research despite evidence suggesting its significant impact on physical and psychological well-being. This neglect extends to the provision of personalized digital healthcare technologies (DHTs), such as healthcare chatbots, for menstruating individuals. To the best of our knowledge, no study has specifically [...]

Introduction Diabetic peripheral neuropathies (DPN) are major complications of diabetes, resulting from nervous system damage. Symptoms include tingling, numbness, pain, or reduced reflexes.⁵ While many children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) do not exhibit these symptoms, studies, including one from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Switzerland (OKS), show a [...]