Tag: Cellphones
Most Websites, Apps Not Accurate for Predicting Fertile Window
Only one website of 20, three apps of 33 were able to predict precise fertile window
Smartphone-Based Self-Management Feasible for CKD
High user adherence; statistically significant reduction in BP readings with use of app
Study Raises Privacy Concerns for Health Care Apps
Many have no policies, and may share data with third parties, researchers say
AHA: Too Many Errors With Smartphone Blood Pressure App
Measurements were off four out of five times when popular mobile application was tested
Mobile Texts May Up Adherence to Meds for Chronic Illness
Meta-analysis shows mobile phone text reminders double the odds of medication adherence
mHealth Technologies Show Potential for CVD Prevention
Despite lack of evidence, review suggests benefits in terms of engaging and monitoring patients
Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence
Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
Smartphone Data Might Help Identify Symptoms of Depression
Small study contends that people who use the devices more often are likelier to have the disorder
Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving
Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone
Smartphones Can Interfere With Cardiac Devices
Risk is low; however, patients are advised to keep phones away from chest pockets
