Tag: behavioral science
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FDA Clearance Requested for Behavioral Diabetes Therapy
A digital health company is asking for FDA authorization to market a mobile app that helps treat type 2 diabetes with cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Infographic – Cyberattacks Rated Top Global Threat
Large majorities of Americans now consider cyberattacks and disinformation online as their main worldwide threats, according to a recent poll.
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Mobile Therapy Shown to Cut Opioid Hospital Care
An analysis of insurance claims shows patients using a mobile therapy app for opioid addiction use fewer hospital services than similar individuals without the app.
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Addiction Therapy, VR Companies Partner on Veteran PTSD
A developer of addiction therapies and virtual reality software company are collaborating on help for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Virtual Reality Studied for Chronic Cancer Pain
A software company is partnering with a psychologist to explore virtual reality working with mindfulness for relieving pain in cancer patients.
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Digital Biofeedback Device Shown to Reduce PTSD
Results from a clinical trial show an electronic device reporting carbon dioxide content in breath helps people with PTSD reduce symptoms of the disorder.
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Infographic – Majorities Favor U.S. Vaccine Mandates
As the more contagious delta variant becomes the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain, a clear majority of American adults now favors employers mandating Covid-19 vaccines.
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Infographic – U.S. Kids Vaccine Status Matches Parents
Findings from the YouGov poll show the likelihood of children in the U.S. getting a Covid-19 vaccine depends largely on their parents’ vaccination status or plans.
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Infographic – Half of US Public Still Not Taking Vaccine
A YouGov survey this month shows half of the respondents (49%) do not plan to take the vaccine or are not sure.
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Infographic – More Eager for Covid-19 Vaccine
Surveys by the polling company Ipsos indicate publics in 15 countries overall are more willing than before to get vaccinated against Covid-19 disease.