In-person return visits increased after telemedicine primary care visits
Oct 17, 2023
Variation was seen in differences in follow-up office visits after index in-person versus telemedicine by specific medical condition.
FDA clears new insulin pump and algorithm-based software
May 25, 2023
The enhanced automatic insulin delivery system was cleared for people with type 1 diabetes aged ≥6 years.
AI may help predict mortality in dementia patients
Mar 05, 2024
The prediction was feasible across time frames using certain clinical features.
US surgeon general announces national plan to fight ‘loneliness epidemic’
May 02, 2023
Loneliness can lead to pain, depression and shorter life spans in older adults and can impact sleep, inflammation and the immune system in younger adults.
FDA warns of smartwatches that claim to measure glucose levels
Feb 22, 2024
Many companies are illegally marketing smartwatch or smart ring devices that claim to measure blood glucose without piercing the skin.
Fewer deaths reported with enrollment in COVID-19 remote monitoring
Nov 18, 2021
The remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to the emergency department sooner.
More older Americans use online patient portals to access care
May 24, 2023
Better outreach and training are needed to help patients understand and use portal systems, researchers say.
AI model can predict mortality in community-acquired pneumonia
Jun 21, 2023
A combination of deep learning model and established CURB-65 score yielded an increase in AUC for two validation cohorts.
Mobile apps effective for treating moderate and severe depression
Nov 21, 2023
The study also identifies design features that can enhance effectiveness.
AMA poll: Most physicians continuing to use telehealth
Mar 28, 2022
Most users (93%) are conducting live, interactive video visits with patients, whereas 69% are conducting audio-only visits.