Pediatrics
Study shows gender skew in digital info for new parents
Today's parents-to-be use online tools for health guidance in the same way their parents once dog-eared pages of the What to Expect book series.
Nov 26, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study finds the quality of most dementia apps is insufficient
Memory training, exercises to improve brain fitness, early detection tests for dementia or tools to help caregivers organize their daily schedule: The range of apps for people with dementia and their care-giving relatives ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Health
Game app provides knowledge of person-centered care
Click, swipe, listen to patients and follow the talk among the healthcare staff. Now, another step in the work towards a more person-centred care is being taken as the PCC Game app is being launched. A virtual journey for ...
Jun 27, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Love goes on in lockdown, but is less physical for some
Sexual activity and dating app use declined among Australian adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, although chatting on dating apps increased, University of Melbourne research has found.
Nov 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care
It might be surprising to think about browsing for therapists and ordering up mental health care the way you can peruse a menu on Grubhub or summon a car on Lyft.
Jun 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Not all mental health apps are helpful. Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely
There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking and counseling, among others. You would think such "health" and "well-being" apps—which often ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Can games and apps help your kids learn?
(HealthDay)—Leading health organizations are warning about the possibility of video game addiction.
Apr 17, 2019
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Health informatics
Study surveys landscape of apps built on increasingly popular FHIR standard
A study led by Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Titus K. Schleyer, DMD, Ph.D., is among the first to survey the current landscape of FHIR apps, providing a snapshot of how the innovative standard is used to enable ...
Jan 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Digital mental health interventions for young people are perceived promising, but are they effective
An increasing number of digital mental health interventions are designed for adolescents and young people with a range of mental health issues, but the evidence on their effectiveness is mixed, according to research by Columbia ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Good sleep plus therapy works better than therapy alone
A recent study has monitored how the use of a sleep app alongside NHS therapy services has helped improve participants' sleep.
Sep 21, 2021
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