Tag: Cellphones
Phone App Linked to Improved Psoriasis Treatment Adherence
App intervention group also had greater reduction in psoriasis severity than non-intervention group
Smartphone App May Up Medication Adherence in HTN
But use of the app not linked to a change in systolic blood pressure in poorly controlled hypertension
Pharmacists Can Help With DM Management Via Telemedicine
Telemedicine could provide real-time feedback loop and allow pharmacists to help patients self-manage
Surgical Wound Monitoring App Tied to High Satisfaction
Patients and providers report high satisfaction with the app, which helped detect complications
Text Message Interventions May Help With Weight Management
Interventions classified as effective were more likely to last longer than 12 weeks
AAP: Cellphone Ownership Linked to Cyberbullying in Children
Cellphone owners in grades 3, 4 were significantly more likely to be victims of cyberbullying
Psychosocial Intervention App Feasible in Serious Mental Illness
High level of usability for those with limited technical abilities
Electronic Messaging Intervention Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM
Intervention effective for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Presence of Smartphone Cuts Available Cognitive Capacity
Two experiments show presence of devices is associated with reduction in cognitive capacity
Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use
Especially for those who spend more than five hours a day on their devices, researchers say
