Tag: Computers / Internet
Crowdfunding for Cancer Tx Could Exploit Vulnerable Patients
Money raised for cancer-related appeals is up; some is for alternative therapies that have been discredited
Google Search for Cardiovascular Disease Peaks in Winter
Seasonal patterns of relative search volumes seen for queries relating to cardiovascular disease
Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews
Staff can learn from negative reviews by acknowledging patterns and seeking solutions
American Heart Association Urges Screen Time Limits for Youth
Increasing screen trends may have negative cardiometabolic impact; panel calls for more research
Most Online Reviews for Spine Surgeons Are Surgeon-Dependent
Just 10 percent of reviews are related to surgeon-independent factors; these more likely to be negative
About Half of Seniors in ER Willing to Use Tablet Computers
However, few are able to answer all questions correctly without needing assistance
AAP Urges Parents to Develop Media Use Plan
Suggestions include no screen time for those under 18 months, not using media as 'soothing tool'
E-Interventions Lack Sustained Efficacy in Alcohol Misuse
Insufficient evidence in support of electronic interventions in measures of alcohol misuse
Handoff Tool Alone Insufficient to Handle Nighttime Clinical Issues
Tool used as information source by residents in 27.7 percent of nighttime clinical encounters
Real-Time Decision Support Tool Aids ER Pneumonia Patients
Post deployment, significantly lower mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia
