Is Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Feasible During PA Programs?
Is it realistic to add point-of-care ultrasound training to the curriculum of entry-level PA programs or should this be taught in a CME, post-graduate, or fellowship setting?
Technology
For Self-Measured Blood Pressure, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
Self-measured blood pressure paired with a smartphone app was not superior to standard device for blood pressure reduction
Can App-Based Devices for Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers Improve Asthma Outcomes?
How effective are add-on devices for pressurized metered-dose inhalers in helping patients with asthma to avoid poor outcomes associated with incorrect inhaler use?
Can Machine Learning Better Stratify Patients With Early Psychosis?
To better identify and categorize symptoms, researchers developed a machine learning model to “redraw boundaries” within early psychosis.
Robotic Surgery Offers Benefits for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Lower risk for dislocation, revisions seen vs manual arthroplasty.
Text Messaging Intervention Does Not Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
No increase in vaccine uptake seen for individuals receiving text message vs phone calls or for behaviorally informed message content.
FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
FDA Clears Automated, Wearable 3D Breast Ultrasound Device
In 2 minutes, the portable ATUSA system automatically scans the entire breast volume and provides 3D visualization of the breast tissue.
Teens Love Text Messages: Text Message Reminder Systems Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Researchers examine the effectiveness of text message reminder systems on HPV vaccination rates among teens.
Using Apps to Improve Depression Care: 2 Models
Two experts speak about how apps address different needs and use different technologies, but taken together, they shed light on the manifold ways that apps can be used for depression management in clinical practice.
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