Ophthalmology
New app brings virtual eye care to Bangladesh
A brother-sister duo's startup has partnered with one of the largest eye hospitals in Bangladesh in an effort to make trips to the eye doctor completely virtual.
Oct 28, 2022
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Cardiology
E-health vital in battle against heart disease say European cardiology leaders
E-health is vital to winning the battle against heart disease, European cardiology leaders said today in a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) position paper published in European Heart Journal. The novel paper outlines ...
Aug 25, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Estimated due date app to replace the pregnancy wheel
(HealthDay)—A new estimated due date (EDD) calculator has been launched, which reconciles the discrepancy in due dates between the first ultrasound and date of the last menstrual period, according to a report published ...
Jan 28, 2016
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Cardiology
Genetic research now integrated into MyHeart Counts app
A phone app developed at Stanford to study heart disease risk and help ordinary people manage that risk has teamed up with 23andMe to add a genetics option.
Mar 25, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Mobile gaming app enhances HIV care
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University improved HIV care by gamifying it with a mobile gaming application.
May 4, 2021
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Health
Studies on mobile health intervention suggest positive impact for Black same-gender-loving men
iTHRIVE 365, a mobile health application developed through a collaboration between the Rutgers School of Public Health, THRIVE Social Services (THRIVE SS), Positive Impact Health Centers Georgia and CorporateLounge, a digital ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is a mobile app as good as seeing a therapist?
For the past two months, your mood has been low, you've lost your appetite, and you can't sleep well. Your family is concerned because you are no longer interested in cooking or reading, activities you had previously enjoyed. ...
Feb 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The future of psychiatry promises to be digital, from apps that track your mood to smartphone therapy
Ella, who is in her early 20s, has depression. When her sleep started to fall away after a stressful term at school, her smartphone was programmed to note the late-night texts and phone conversations indicating her insomnia. ...
Jan 30, 2019
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Cardiology
MyHeart Counts app to study heart health
A free iPhone app allows users to contribute to a study of human heart health while learning about the health of their own hearts, and uses a new software framework developed by Apple.
Mar 10, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does teenage anxiety have its roots in infancy?
The fact that teenagers worry isn't necessarily a concern—it's when the adolescent brain amplifies and distorts a simple worry that mental health problems can arise. As scientists aim to unlock why teenagers get anxious, ...
Jun 29, 2020
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