Abstract Background Several mobile applications have been developed to assist in managing hypertension, but little is known about their quality in the Brazilian scenario. Objective To identify and analyze the quality of the apps targeting blood pressure (BP) management available in Portuguese. Methods A systematic search was carried out through Brazilian virtual app stores in the Android and iOS platforms from November 2021 to March 2022, with an update in March 2024. The search was based on the standards of […]

Over the last years, advances in digital technology (DT) have revolutionized various sectors, and health is not an exception. Digital tools including monitoring devices, telemedicine platforms and even wearables have enabled individuals to be responsible for their self-care. These technological innovations are particularly transformative for women, contributing to overcome a historical barrier to access to health care (now in the palm of their hands), and also to promote health and prevention of disease progression. The recent World Health Organization report […]