An Integrated Digital Health Framework for Early Detection and Monitoring of Gynecomastia and Pseudo-Gynecomastia in Boys Post-COVID-19

Post-COVID-19 pediatric health surveillance has documented an increase in adolescent boys who develop gynecomastia and pseudo-gynecomastia. The conditions which usually show benign symptoms will cause psychological distress because they show signs of endocrine or metabolic disorders which resulted from COVID-19 infection or steroid use or changes in lifestyle or extended periods of inactivity. Current pediatric care systems do not provide hospitals with functional systems for monitoring patient conditions which would enable staff members to identify high-risk patients and provide them with necessary medical treatment. The use of digital health tools in post-COVID pediatric follow-up has not gained significant traction. The research presents a digital monitoring system which uses mobile health apps and wearable technology and artificial intelligence analytics to monitor risks associated with gynecomastia. The system helps clinicians and caregivers and public health officials to manage pediatric post-COVID care while decreasing the risk of long-term complications and psychosocial effects.