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Pediatric patients who started automated insulin delivery within 6 months of type 1 diabetes diagnosis had a median HbA1c of 7.1% at 24 months versus 9.8% in non-users in a US multicenter retrospective cohort.

Smartwatch-derived nighttime scratching metrics correlated moderately with disease severity and short-term treatment response in a small pediatric atopic dermatitis cohort.

The authors suggest that an effective, smartphone-delivered CBT program could expand access to first-line treatment for GAD—particularly in settings where traditional therapy is difficult to obtain.

“When patients truly understand their procedure, clinics run more smoothly and outcomes improve.” — Dr. Stanley Windsor, Head of Digital Health, Rayner

“Real-world driving behavior appears to be a promising digital biomarker for detecting early cognitive impairment. These subtle, progressive changes in mobility and driving patterns may help clinicians identify emerging cognitive impairment earlier, guide decisions around driving safety, and support timely interventions to preserve independence and mobility in aging adults.” – Neurologist Mill Etienne, MD

The bottom line is that using informational social media sites didn’t result in bad things happening, but using interactive sites did.