Technology

 
Smartphone App Shows Promise for Managing Hypertension in Observational Study
December 20, 2024

People with hypertension who adhered to the mobile app demonstrated well-controlled blood pressure over a 12-week observational period.

Online UTI Myths Found Common, Dangerous: Daily Dose
December 10, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Online Misinformation on UTIs, ASB is Common and Dangerous: New Research
November 22, 2024

At least 1 accurate UTI symptom was found on most of the 331 websites reviewed, but nearly all (80%) included at least 1 inaccurate or misleading one.

Early Detection of Skin Cancer Will Keep Getting Better Using AI-Based Technology: Expert Perspective
October 31, 2024

Rebecca Hartman, MD, MHP, assistant professor of dermatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, reviews new point-of-care detection technology.

What do Patients Want from Telehealth?
September 30, 2024

Telehealth offers convenience, saves time, and offers other benefits over office visits, but many people don't even know it's available to them, a new survey found.

First-Ever CGM Cleared for 365-Day Use
September 20, 2024

The only CGM system cleared for 1 year of use in type 1 and 2 diabetes is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of this year, the manufacturers said.

21 Beliefs about AI in Health Care, from People Like Your Patients
September 18, 2024

AI is welcomed by US adults for streamlining the administrative complexity of getting medical care but not so much for replacing health care professionals themselves.

FDA Expands Omnipod 5 AID System Label to Treat T2D: Daily Dose
September 10, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Pfizer Has Launched PfizerForAll, an Online Multipronged Direct-to-Consumer Service
August 28, 2024

PfizerForAll offers telehealth and prescription services, vaccination scheduling and savings programs, and is partnering with recognized companies such as InstaCart.

Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation Who Use Wearable Devices Report Heightened Symptom Monitoring, Treatment Concerns
July 22, 2024

Participants with AF who used wearable devices reported higher anxiety levels and increased health care usage than nonusers, according to a new study.