Technology

Sara Horst, MD, MPH, FACG, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussed the recent digital health developments most beneficial to both patients and providers, as well as considerations around using these tools wisely.

Kevin Davies, PhD, executive editor, The CRISPR Journal and GEN Biotechnology, and author of Editing Humanity: The CRISPR Revolution and the New Era of Genome Editing, discusses the difficulties inherent in making CRISPR gene editing technology an equitable treatment.

Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a high risk of brain metastases might feasibly be identified through machine-learning models, according to a recent study.

Researchers determined that the Huber et al. criteria regarding prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may more accurately predict the need for additional treatment or the possibility of treatment failure compared with other PSA-based definitions.

The decrease in e-cigarette use between 2014 and 2019 may be linked to improved education on the harms of the devices, while the increase in 2019 could be attributed to worsened psychological burden during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Standardized reporting of patient adherence and engagement among digital health interventions for depression offers more effective comparisons between digital health tools and populations.

This study compared autoantigen detection of acetylcholine receptor and muscle-specific kinase, among 3 assays used in suspected cases of myasthenia gravis.

Use of SignalPath will improve efficiency, ease compliance, boost enrollment, and ensure financial success in clinical trials, leaders said in interviews.

Olalekan Ajayi, PharmD, MBA, 2023-2024 president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers, discusses what practices should do to succeed under the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM).

Researchers conducted systematic mapping of relevant digital health intervention literature to determine the impact of these interventions on dermatologic care outcomes.

New biomarker technology shows promising results for predicting the prognosis of patients with prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy.

Predictions for identifying 1-year seizure recurrence performed significantly better in electroencephalography (EEG) without interictal epileptiform discharges.

New research shows that in vitro fertilization with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection and the use of fresh or frozen embryo transfers were not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for the mother.

Most caregivers have common interests and preferences in programs and delivery methods for children with asthma, according to one study.

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease often misdiagnosed as certain cancers, among other diseases. Researchers have recently made progress to better diagnose PMR using a standard uptake value index based on fluorodeoxyglucose with positron-emission tomography/computed tomography.

Sara Horst MD, MPH, FACG, discussed how she helps make the electronic medical record more accessible and easier for clinicians to use within her roles as ambulatory director of VUMC Telehealth and Specialty Pharmacy and associate vice chair of Digital Health Operations of the Department of Medicine.

Post heart failure (HF)–related hospital discharge care was investigated among patients through evaluation of usage rates of the Heart Failure Health Storylines mobile health application.

New research found that women in Somalia relied on television and radio to learn about HIV/AIDS.

Coverage of ASCO sessions and posters that addressed lessons from the Oncology Care Model and concerns about the Enhancing Oncology Model, which launched shortly after the annual meeting ended.

Called the TRIO comprehensive, integrated patient data repository (TRIO CIPDR), the unique registry combines clinical data from electronic health records with pharmacy data, including PAH-specific drugs prescribed, as well as the dates prescribed, administered, and refilled.

Highly resourced accountable care organizations (ACOs) were more likely to offer digital health services.

The shrinking gap was mainly driven by mobile device use.

The playbook from the 3 organizations highlights 5 best practices for data sharing from organizations with real-world experience in value-based care arrangements.

This work serves as a step toward better understanding the implications of remote critical care intervention by evaluating levels of tele–intensive care unit decision-making authority.

Researchers at Rock Health compared digital health funding, deal size, and other metrics in the first half of 2023 with previous years.

The uptake of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in clinical practice varies across the region.

This small study showed that individuals who used an app designed specifically for smokers ambivalent about quitting used the app more often and exhibited greater changes in behavior compared with those using a similar nontailored app.

A smartphone app was found to be useful and reliable by clinicians when testing vision for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigators said it is important for clinicians to interpret scans with knowledge of case-specific context for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).