Postdischarge Text Message Intervention Cuts Readmissions
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An automated texting program to support primary care patients after hospital discharge is associated with significant reductions in use of acute care resources, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in…
Learn MoreLos teléfonos inteligentes son refugios de alérgenos
JUEVES, 10 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ese teléfono inteligente que tiene en la mano podría estar desencadenando sus alergias, sugiere un nuevo estudio llevado a cabo por una estudiante de escuela secundaria de 18 años.Un proyecto de cien…
Learn MoreYour Smartphone Is a Haven for Allergens
THURSDAY, Nov. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — That smartphone in your hand could be triggering your allergies, a new study by an 18-year-old high school student suggests.A science fair project by Hana Ruran, of Hopkinton, Mass., found that cellphones ar…
Learn MoreSafe Sex Texts Do Not Cut Sexually Transmitted Disease Reinfection Rates
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Regular text messages targeting safer sex behaviors in young adults do not cut the incidence of chlamydia or gonorrhea at one year, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in The BMJ.Caroline Free, from …
Learn MoreSpeeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Danger on the road: Speeding and texting while driving are two common but risky behaviors among teens, a new study finds. Among teen drivers in the study, researchers found they drove over the speed limit on 40…
Learn MoreWith Smartwatch, Cardiac Rehab at Home May Work Best
TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new smartwatch could be a key player in preventing heart attacks among people suffering from risky heart conditions, a new study claims.Using the smartwatch to track their heart health, patients in a home-b…
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