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A prediction model that used wearable data was able to detect pre-symptomatic H1N1 and rhinovirus. 

Researchers found that patients using the wearables are more llikely to undergo an ablation procedure than those not using the technology. 

The study also found that iCBT, both guided and unguided, reduced depression symptoms at a higher rate than treatment as usual or a waiting list. 

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Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties. 

The JAMA study also found that patients employing Buoy Health's tool reduced the level of urgency they originally associated with their condition. 

According to a new study published in JAMA, researchers found that the rate of unique users downloading their health records through an API on a month-over-month basis was flat. 

Researchers say 99.7% of physicians' profiles lack individual quality data and 77% lack group data.

Researchers found that 33 out of the 36 apps studied shared data with third parties. However, around half of those apps failed to properly disclose the transmission policy. 

The study also found that comprehensive parity state mandates and the lack of psychiatrists were factors in telemedicine usage.