Technology

 
Real-World Studies Show Significant HbA1c Reductions with GLP-1 RA and Freestyle Libre CGM Used Together
March 06, 2024

One study showed a significant 1.5% decrease in HbA1c 6 months after participants taking a GLP-1 RA started using the Freestyle Libre system.

FDA Clears First-Ever OTC Glucose Sensor: Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System
March 06, 2024

The Dexcom system is for adults over the age of 18 years who do not use insulin, such as individuals with T2D who use oral medications, a US population of 25 million.

Newly FDA-Authorized Diabetes Digital Therapeutic Can be Cost-Effective, According to Modeling Study
January 22, 2024

The digital prescription therapeutic when used along with prescription diabetes therapies, can help reduce the costs of managing the disease and enhance standard of care.

Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Telehealth Use
December 28, 2023

Beware the potential pitfalls of telemedicine, from privacy concerns to patient confusion, says associate general counsel for The Doctors Company.

Patients Trust Wearables and Want their HCPS to Trust Them, Too
November 07, 2023

Nearly 90% of patients are more likely to choose a doctor who incorporates wearable data into their health care plans, according to a new report.

Telehealth Popularity May Not Stand the Test of Time: New Report
October 03, 2023

Telehealth use is waning consistently from its peak use during the pandemic, raising the question of what the future holds for virtual care.

Daily Dose: More Steps a Day Linked to Better Health for Patients with Heart Failure
September 14, 2023

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Increased Step Count Tied to Better Health for Patients with Heart Failure
September 06, 2023

New research shows that patients with heart failure who had more steps per day and increasing steps per day experienced better health status over 12 weeks.

Novel Neurostimulation Device Shows Significant Benefit for Migraine
August 14, 2023

The device from Nexalin Technology outperformed placebo on key measures of pain relief, sleep quality, anxiety, and quality of life.

New Technologies Will Propel Novel Approaches in PM&R, says AAPM&R President-Elect
July 28, 2023

Physiatrist DJ Kennedy, MD, is excited by the potential for new, and even existing technology, to present novel options for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment.