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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain calls in army to fight virus pandemic
Spain will call in the army to help identify those who have been exposed to people infected with coronavirus as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday.
Aug 25, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Smartphone app monitors cancer patients recovery
Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy can be remotely monitored using their smartphone sensors and an algorithm that detects worsening symptoms based on objective changes in patient behavior, according to a new study from ...
Dec 20, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows text messaging is an effective tool to improve access to prenatal health information
Pregnant urban African American and immigrant Afro-Caribbean women are more likely to receive the prenatal health information they need if they are given access to mhealth apps like Text4baby. That is the finding of a new ...
Feb 14, 2020
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Cardiology
Study shows AI health coach lowers blood pressure and boosts engagement in patients with hypertension
A new study in JMIR Cardio shows that a fully digital, artificial intelligence (AI)–driven lifestyle coaching program can effectively reduce blood pressure (BP) in adults with hypertension. This AI-based program leverages ...
May 29, 2024
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Health
Tech-based health and exercise programs less beneficial for users with low socio-economic status
Technology-based health and exercise programs and apps, designed to offer a convenient and accessible way to boost physical activity, are dramatically less beneficial for users with low socio-economic status, a study has ...
Nov 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK develops virus contact-tracing app despite privacy fears
A smartphone app developed by Britain's National Health Service (NHS) could be rolled out within three weeks, its technology chief said on Tuesday, despite privacy concerns.
Apr 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The COVIDSafe app is dead. What can we learn from this 'failure'?
On August 9, 2022, Australia's COVIDSafe app was officially decommissioned, and all its features removed. People were encouraged to uninstall the app. Reports of its closure have made international news.
Aug 12, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Rheumatology workforce increased 20 percent from 2009 to 2019
The overall number of clinically active rheumatology providers grew more than 20 percent during the last decade, according to a study published online Feb. 25 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Mar 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
App use vital to keeping active during lockdown
Gyms and sporting clubs might close, and lockdown conditions make it difficult to exercise, but people are urged to take the next step and download fitness apps to keep moving.
Aug 5, 2021
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