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Alexander C Small1, Samantha L Thorogood1, Ojas Shah1
1Department of Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Mobile technology is transforming kidney stone (nephrolithiasis) management. Emerging tools like apps, hardware, and telemedicine aid in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, offering significant potential to reduce stone recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology and Digital Health
Background:
- Nephrolithiasis is a growing global health concern.
- Mobile technology offers innovative solutions for patient diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of mobile technology in nephrolithiasis diagnosis and management.
- To identify emerging platforms and their potential impact on patient care.
Main Methods:
- Review of emerging mobile technologies in nephrolithiasis.
- Analysis of applications, hardware, social media, and telemedicine.
Main Results:
- Mobile applications and hardware can improve hydration, diet, medication adherence, and enable rapid diagnosis.
- Telemedicine facilitates remote patient management.
- Online communities and social media enhance patient and provider education and support.
Conclusions:
- Mobile technology, including apps, hardware, and telemedicine, shows great promise in reducing kidney stone recurrence and improving treatment.
- Digital health platforms are revolutionizing nephrolithiasis care, enhancing patient adherence and provider support.
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