Technology

 
Diabetes Technology Myths & Facts for Primary Care Practitioners
April 07, 2022

Initiating diabetes technology of any kind is a big step for patients, but also for a lot of primary care clinicians. If you have concerns, these myths and facts are for you.

Patient Education via Mobile Apps: 5 Clinical Considerations
April 06, 2022

To recommend, or not recommend: that is the question clinicians may ponder when considering education-focused apps for patients. Here, 5 points to help decide.

Popular Hypertension-related Videos on TikTok Often Not Backed by Medical Literature, Found New Study
April 01, 2022

ACC 2022. Study assessed hypertension-related TikTok videos and found that 42% addressed alternative medicine, more than twice the number that focused on medical treatments.

Wearables for Cardio Monitoring May Yield Inaccurate Data Based on Skin Tone
March 30, 2022

ACC 2022. A new systematic review suggests skin melanin content may impede accurate recording of heart rate and rhythm by wearable devices.

Newly Redesigned App Enables Rapid Screening for Cardiovascular Disease
March 24, 2022

Cardiovascular-health-focused company Eko redesigned its app to enable screening for cardiovascular disease within seconds during a physical exam.

Telehealth Secures Foothold but Virtual Care Needs Work, Survey Finds
March 21, 2022

COVID-19 accelerated telehealth as a standard option but what services will it be best suited for now? A new survey suggests the future.

Virtual Reality as a Treatment for Chronic Pain
February 10, 2022

Is virtual reality a viable option for chronic pain management? A new scoping review suggests it has potential. Here, key findings for primary care.

Real Time CGM Improves A1c, Time in Range in T2D Patients on Less Intensive Treatment
February 07, 2022

Greatest improvements in A1c, %TIR, and other glycemic parameters were seen in patients treated with ≤1 medication, in another challenge to current payer restrictions.

Current Advances in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology
January 03, 2022

CGMs have revolutionized diabetes management for patients and healthcare providers alike. This slide show summarizes the most recent enhancements.

Top 5 Mental Health Apps for COVID-19 Practitioners
November 29, 2021

Headspace, Calm, and 3 more apps for COVID-19 frontline health care workers who need antidotes to anxiety and stress everywhere they go.