Background: SMS text messaging- and internet-based self-reporting systems can supplement existing vaccine safety surveillance systems, but real-world participation patterns have not been assessed at scale. Objective: This study aimed to describe the participation rates…
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Lyra Health, a mental health company, announced Monday that it is expanding its substance use disorder services to support those struggling with cannabis, stimulants, opioids and nicotine.
Burlingame, California-based Lyra Health sells to employers and…
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Background: SMS text messages through mobile phones are a common means of interpersonal communication. SMS text message surveys are gaining traction in health care and research due to their feasibility and patient acceptability. However,…
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Healthcare organizations have been increasingly adopting digital communication channels like email and text messaging. These channels offer convenience and flexibility for both healthcare providers and patients. When used judiciously, they can help improve the…
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Background: Hypertension, a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is more prevalent among Black and low-income individuals. To address this health disparity, leveraging safety-net Emergency Departments for scalable mobile health (mHealth) interventions, specifically…
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By Anuja Vaidya
June 05, 2024 – A digital engagement strategy that included text messaging, mobile mental health assessments, and connection to care improved depression and anxiety among healthcare workers, according to recent research published in…
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Lyra Health, a mental health company, introduced new offerings on Wednesday that are focused on teens and families.
Burlingame, California-based Lyra Health sells to employers and offers self-guided programs, mental health coaching, therapy and medication…
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By Anuja Vaidya
April 19, 2024 – A program that provided automated text messaging with escalation to clinical care, if needed, was not successful in reducing acute care revisits in the 30 days post-hospital discharge, according…
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Background: Promoting physical activity (PA) and healthy feeding (HF) is crucial to address the alarming increase in obesity rates in developing countries. Leveraging mobile phones for behavior change communication to encourage infant PA and…
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By Anuja Vaidya
March 01, 2024 – On examining a text messaging-based mHealth intervention, researchers found messages delivered in the afternoon or evening improved mood among people with depression and anxiety symptoms more significantly than messages…
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