Tag: Cellphones
Cellphone-Related Injuries to Head, Neck on the Rise
Many of these injuries, particularly in younger patients, result from distraction while using cellphone
Smartphone-Operated One-Lead ECG Detects A-Fib, Flutter
High sensitivity, specificity demonstrated for atrial arrhythmia
Monitoring HTN Med Adherence Does Not Improve BP Control
Text messaging and remote monitoring can aid adherence but not blood pressure control
Menstrual Cycles More Varied Than Previously Thought
Tracking basal body temperature and other parameters improves accuracy of ovulation detection
Nurse Intervention Using Tech May Improve PID Care in Youth
Young women enrolled in TECH-N more likely to have decreases in N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis
Progressive Muscle Relaxation App Tied to Fewer Migraines
But patients with depression scores were less likely to use either a headache diary or the app
Prenatal Care App Can Reduce In-Person Obstetric Visits
No significant difference in patient or provider satisfaction with use of app
Texting Program May Improve Schizophrenia Outcomes
Significant improvement in medication adherence and reductions in relapse, rehospitalization observed
Most Diabetes Phone Apps Lack Education, Support Functions
Most apps do not trigger alert escalation with consecutive low or high blood glucose values
State Texting-While-Driving Bans Cut Crash-Related ED Visits
Findings show laws curbing distracted driving are effective
