Tag: Computers / Internet
Telemedicine Feasible for Buprenorphine Initiation in Opioid Use Disorder
Higher 90-day treatment retention rates seen with no higher risk for overdose
Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Two experts spoke with HD Live! about telemedicine's growth, best practices, outlook for the future
Machine Learning Model Helps Predict Risk for MI, Cardiac Death
Model integrates clinical and quantitative imaging-based variables to predict long-term cardiac risks
AI Model Based on US Classifies Thyroid Nodules by Genetic Risk
Model performance had 45 percent sensitivity, 97 percent specificity, 77.4 percent overall accuracy
Internet Self-Referrals Aid in Diagnosis of Rare Inherited Kidney Disease
Twenty-four percent of direct family referrals to specialist center had positive genetic testing
Study Examines Use of Electronic Consults for Allergy/Immunology
E-consults used more often than in-person consults for adverse drug reactions
WHO: No More Than One Hour of Screen Time a Day for Young Children
WHO guidelines similar to recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Screen Time Linked to Poorer Child Developmental Performance
More screen time tied to poorer performance on developmental screening tests at 36, 60 months
EHR-Linked Reminder System for Glaucoma Meds Perceived Useful
Seventy-four percent of participants who used configured reminders found them to be useful
Web-Based Lifestyle Program Works for Liver Disease Patients
Similar weight, liver enzyme improvements seen with group- and web-based programs for NAFLD patients
