The number of unique digital endpoints being used in industry-sponsored trials of new medical products is skyrocketing, but is more always better? — Just over a year ago, we launched our crowdsourced library of digital endpoints, aiming to shine a light on digital measures being used in industry-sponsored trials and galvanize the field around specific measures to speed adoption. …

In a year when a global pandemic has left many hospitals strained beyond their means, many clinicians have embraced using fitness-trackers and other devices to monitor patients’ health remotely. Researchers, too, have had to get creative for clinical trials as their recruitment has dipped nearly 80 percent. For better or…

Authors: Dena Mendelsohn and Jennifer Goldsack When Diana Diller downloaded the pregnancy-tracking app, Ovia, she used it for much the same reason as the app’s other 10 million users: To track her pregnancy and the health of her baby. …

You hold the power to inform effective, ethical, and safe use of digital health technologies, during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, digital technologies are rapidly being adopted to support health, healthcare, and health research. Researchers and public health officials across the country are deploying wearable technologies to seek early warning signals of potential new COVID-19 hot spots. Healthcare systems across the country are rolling out chatbots…

DiMe’s first year-end report card highlights seven months of growth, collaboration, and awareness — The end of the year is the perfect time to ask the question: “How are we doing?” I can be a tough critic, but there is no doubt that the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is making a significant impact on the field of digital medicine. In the seven months since…

With a little help. Here’s a quick update on what DiMe is working on. — On Monday, December 16, DiMe submitted a letter in response to the request for input on the initial vision for Cures 2.0 legislation proposed by U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI). The 21st Century Cures Act, known as “Cures”, became law in 2016 to modernize the U.S…

Clarity matters. Here’s what you need to know. — Authors: Jennifer Goldsack, Megan Coder, Chandana Fitzgerald, Natalie Navar-Mattingly, Andy Coravos, and Ashish Atreja Digital health products have become integral to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of health and disease. Consumers rely on digital health apps to improve their focus, track their fitness, and optimize their wellbeing. …

I recently froze for a solid five minutes over my computer, hesitating over submitting a comment on a public docket. There’s lots here. Let’s try and unpack it. First, what is a public docket and why was I commenting on it? When a Federal Agency issues regulations — also known as ‘rules’ — they solicit public input to the process. Whether an Agency…

At the BioHacking Village at DEF CON this weekend, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) won the Research Competition after pitching our vision for the future of digital medicine to a panel of judges from several industry companies: Abbott, BD, EY, Siemens, and Thermo Fisher. Fellow award winners included Ember.Bio …