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10/11/2019

Why reviewing apps is not enough: Transparency for Trust (T4T) principles of responsible health app marketplaces

Wykes T, Schueller S. (2019). Why reviewing apps is not enough: Transparency for Trust (T4T) principles of responsible health app marketplaces. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 21(5): e12390. doi: 10.2196/12390

Researchers developed a set of Transparency for Trust (T4T) principles to guide presentation of efficacy and privacy practices and inform consumer choice in commercial health applications (apps). Predicated on experimental study, systematic review, and patient-concern data, the 4 principles include Privacy and Data Security, Development Characteristics, Feasibility Data, and Benefits. Read More

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07/19/2019

Health care provider perceptions of consumer-grade devices and apps for tracking health: A pilot study

Holtz B, Vasold K, Cotton S, Mackert M, Zhang M. (2019). Health care provider perceptions of consumer-grade devices and apps for tracking health: A pilot study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 7(1): e9929. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.9929

Researchers sent surveys to a randomly selected sample of 300 primary care physicians and 300 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Michigan evaluating their use and perceptions of consumer health tracking technologies. Read More

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04/04/2019

Verily’s OneFifteen Promises Self-Learning Healthcare

Article Excerpt: Verily, the life sciences arm of Google-parent company Alphabet, recently announced a new initiative called OneFifteen that promises to fulfill the long-awaited dream of a Learning Healthcare System (LHS) for addiction and rehabilitation.

Full Article: http://tinyurl.com/y5q3bknp

Article Source:  Forbes

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04/02/2019

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on New Steps to Advance Agency’s Continued Evaluation of Potential Regulatory Pathways for Cannabis-Containing and Cannabis-Derived Products

Article Excerpt: …the FDA stands ready to protect consumers from companies illegally selling CBD products that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure serious diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric disorders and diabetes. The agency has and will continue to monitor the marketplace and take enforcement action as needed to protect the public health against companies illegally selling cannabis and cannabis-derived products that can put consumers at risk and are being marketed and distributed in violation of the FDA’s authorities.

Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/y48gd4u6

Article Source: FDA

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01/31/2019

Customers Can Now Get Narcan Through Telemedicine Platform Heydoctor

Article Excerpt: This morning San Francisco-based telemedicine platform HeyDoctor announced that its customers will now be able to receive naloxone, including Narcan, through its website and mobile app.

Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/yapcunp4

Article Source: MobiHealthNews

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01/18/2019

User experience of cognitive behavioral therapy apps for depression: An analysis of app functionality and user reviews

Stawarz K, Preist C, Tallon D, Wiles N, Coyle D. (2018). User experience of cognitive behavioral therapy apps for depression: An analysis of app functionality and user reviews. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 20(6): e10120. doi: 10.2196/10120

Researchers conducted a 2-part analysis of publicly available cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mobile applications (apps) for depression to analyze therapeutic and engagement techniques used and user opinions of apps. Read More

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06/01/2018

Identification of users for a smoking cessation mobile app: Quantitative study.

Chevalking SKL, Allouch SB, Brusse-Keizer M, Postel MG, Pieterse ME. 2018. Identification of users for a smoking cessation mobile app: Quantitative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 20(4): e118. doi: 10.2196/jmir.7606

Researchers analyzed the influence personal characteristics related and unrelated to smoking behavior on intentions to use and attitudes toward a smoking cessation mobile application (app). Read More

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12/15/2017

Where is the Balance? Pushing Back Against Consumer Health Tech

Article Excerpt: Smartphones have become critical tools for managing and understanding one’s health, and the dependence on such technology is increasing. Some doctors and researchers have begun to notice this trend and the potential dangers it represents, even to the point of classifying it as an addiction. It is undeniable that some individuals’ total dependence on digital devices shares many of the same characteristics with substance abuse, and this alarming trend is increasingly common in young people. So the question becomes: How do we find the balance between the healthy usage and total reliance?

Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/yaww38nr

Article Source: G Style Magazine

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11/22/2017

Users’ adoption of mental health apps: Examining the impact of information cues.

Huang H-Y, Bashir M. (2017). Users’ adoption of mental health apps: Examining the impact of information cues. JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 5(6): e83. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.6827

Researchers examined cues that consumers use when browsing apps for anxiety disorders to inform their decisions to choose which apps they download. Read More

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