Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Tele-diabetes to manage new-onset diabetes during COVID-19 pandemic

Two new case studies highlight the use of tele-diabetes to manage new-onset type 1 diabetes in an adult and an infant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article describing these experiences and providing perspectives on the ...

Pediatrics

Driven to distraction

It's well-known that using a cell phone while driving can lead to motor vehicle crashes. New research — presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Boston — shows that even anticipating ...

Health

Your cell phone could curb the intensity of your workout

Want to get every perk possible from your power walk? Turn off your cell phone, advises Michael Rebold, Ph.D., assistant professor of integrative exercise science at Hiram College. In two recent studies published by Computers ...

Health

New media helps emergency physicians continue care beyond the ER

Yale researchers find a critical mass of patients who see emergency physicians use new media, including cell phones, smart phones, and other devices. Their study confirms that emergency providers can use new media to continue ...

Health

Expert strikes down myths on avoiding lightning strikes

Summer brings to mind sunny days and relaxing vacations, but the season's dark side makes it one of the busiest times of the year for a University of Maryland "fulminologist"—a scientist specializing in lightning research.

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