Privacy challenges were identified for the apps, including metrics such as star ratings.
Online breathing program can up mental health-related quality of life in long COVID
May 03, 2022
Significant improvement was seen in the mental health composite score but not in physical composite score of health-related quality of life.
In-hospital wearable activity trackers tied to improved outcomes
Jun 16, 2023
Patients using wearable trackers had higher physical activity and functioning.
ChatGPT offers evidence-based answers for common public health questions
Jun 09, 2023
However, responses generally offered advice and not referrals to resources.
In-person return visits increased after telemedicine primary care visits
Oct 17, 2023
Variation was seen in differences in follow-up office visits after index in-person versus telemedicine by specific medical condition.
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.
US surgeon general announces national plan to fight ‘loneliness epidemic’
May 02, 2023
Loneliness can lead to pain, depression and shorter life spans in older adults and can impact sleep, inflammation and the immune system in younger adults.
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.
Fewer deaths reported with enrollment in COVID-19 remote monitoring
Nov 18, 2021
The remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to the emergency department sooner.
AMA poll: Most physicians continuing to use telehealth
Mar 28, 2022
Most users (93%) are conducting live, interactive video visits with patients, whereas 69% are conducting audio-only visits.