Skinder App Helps Develop Skills in Intuitive Diagnosis of Melanoma
Medical students participating in this study were randomly assigned to either a rule-based or application group.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Online Program Aims to Assist With Clinical Trial Enrollment for Hematologic Cancers
A newly developed web site, described in a presentation at the 2018 ONS Annual Congress, aims to help nurses and patients explore clinical trial options for patients with hematologic cancers.
Can a Smartphone App Track Patient Symptoms During Clinical Trials?
Researchers explored the effectiveness of using a smartphone app to monitor adverse effects of patients with cancer undergoing treatment as part of a clinical trial.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate Increased by Digital Self-Ordering
Fifty-three percent of intervention participants used app to self-order a colorectal screening test.
Artificial Intelligence Promising for Breast Cancer Metastases Detection
Two studies evaluate use of deep learning algorithm; one for breast cancer, the other for diabetic retinopathy
MOCHA App Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Achieve Weight-Loss Goals
A team from Methodist Hospital Cancer Center discuss an app developed at the facility that helps breast cancer survivors with nutrition and physical activity at SABCS 2017.
Digital Recording in Skills Lab Beneficial for Nursing Students
The use of digital recording may aid in the transition from theory-based learning to practice.
Virtual Reality Offers New Experiences to Patients in Hospice
A London hospice facility’s experiment with virtual reality offers patients at the end of life the chance to explore the world beyond their bed.
Teens and Young Adults with Cancer and Survivors Express Use of Digital Resources
Teenagers and young adults with cancer rated digital resources such as email, online information resources, and communication tools as critical to their lives. These patients would also utilize additional resources such as chat rooms and online counseling and support.
Interactive Tool Improves Breast Cancer Treatment Decision-Making
A tool called iCanDecide prepares patients for making decision about treatment better than static online information, study finds.
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