AI tool may aid remote assessment of Parkinson’s symptom severity
Sep 18, 2023
Performance was better than that of a certified rater but not quite as good as that of an expert neurologists.
AI model can respond appropriately to ophthalmology questions
Aug 25, 2023
The likelihood of chatbot answers containing incorrect or inappropriate material was comparable with human answers.
In-hospital wearable activity trackers tied to improved outcomes
Jun 16, 2023
Patients using wearable trackers had higher physical activity and functioning.
FDA clears new insulin pump and algorithm-based software
May 25, 2023
The enhanced automatic insulin delivery system was cleared for people with type 1 diabetes aged ≥6 years.
More older Americans use online patient portals to access care
May 24, 2023
Better outreach and training are needed to help patients understand and use portal systems, researchers say.
Most patients prefer to receive test results through online portal
Mar 27, 2023
Only 7.5% of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a healthcare practitioner increased worry.
Review links hearing aid devices with reduced cognitive decline
Dec 06, 2022
Further, the use of devices is linked to a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term.
Thirty-seven percent of adults used telemedicine in 2021
Oct 13, 2022
An increase in telemedicine use seen with age; use was higher for women than men and for non-Hispanic white and AI/AN adults.
Smartphone system can assess blood clotting from single drop
Feb 14, 2022
The micro-mechanical system using a vibration motor and camera on smartphones can compute the PT/INR.
Social media use tied to self-reported depression symptoms
Dec 07, 2021
An increase in depressive symptoms was reported following the use of Snapchat, Facebook and TikTok among U.S. adults who were free of depression at baseline.