Tag: Computers / Internet: Misc.
New Medicare Online Drug Plan Finder Might Lead to Higher Cost
Program experts and people who help with sign-ups say the tool can obscure out-of-pocket costs
Crowd Diagnosis of STDs Frequently Sought Online
Many requests for second opinions after seeing a health care professional
White House Launches Website to Help Those Battling Substance Abuse
FindTreatment.gov will allow Americans with substance abuse and mental health issues to better access care
Facebook Launches Preventive Health Tool
Tool created in partnership with American Cancer Society, American College of Cardiology, AHA, CDC
Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens
While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors
Portal users more likely to be younger, white, have commercial insurance, higher annual income
Older Adults Have Mixed Feelings About Telehealth Visits
Only 4 percent of older adults have had a video-based telehealth visit in the past year
FDA: Pacemakers, Insulin Pumps Could Be Hacking Targets
Cyberattackers could take control of a medical device and cause it not to work properly or at all
Telecontraception Seems a Promising Option for Patients
Adherence to guidelines high for patients with medical contraindications to oral contraceptives
More Time Spent on Social Media May Harm Teen Mental Health
Risk for internalizing problems, comorbid internalizing and externalizing problems up with increased use
