Google lets users test their level of depression
The tech giant has teamed up with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to offer users access to a clinically validated depression questionnaire.
How can EHRs be used for population health purposes?
EHRs can be a nuisance. But new research shows data from electronic health records can be a useful tool for population health surveillance.
Health Executives on Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Hear executives from Quantum Health, Surescripts, EY, Clinical Architecture and Personify Health share their views on digital transformation in healthcare.
Yale spinout raises $1.5M to help physicians match patients with the right antidepressant
The William K. Warren Foundation co-led the round with angel investor Kevin Ryan.
The DNA of depression: Australia launches 20,000-person genomics study
Australia has launched a 20,000-person genomics study to uncover new genetic variants related to depression. It's part of a wider 200,000-person international initiative, the largest-ever undertaking in the field.
Iodine completes first mental health integration of Apple CareKit-developed app
Iodine is teaming up with TMS Health Solutions, a network of psychiatric service providers in Northern California, to make Start a part of depression treatment at TMS clinics.
FDA proposes ban on electrical stimulation devices that treat aggressive behavior
The regulatory agency said there are psychological and physical risks associated with use of such devices, including depression, anxiety and what appears to resemble PTSD. In addition to psychological effects, there have been reports of burns, tissue damage and shocks.
Reducing Clinical and Staff Burnout with AI Automation
As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
Antidepressants could actually help those managing diabetes
There seems to be a correlation between diabetes and depression, and medications to treat the latter might be effective for both.
Caputron Medical’s mindGear device gets FDA approval for drug-free depression and anxiety treatment
Treatment for depression, anxiety and insomnia doesn't necessarily need to be provided with the help of pharmaceuticals. Caputron is demonstrating that with its mindGear device.
From the Salesforce Health Cloud news to a Big Pharma video game: 5 must-read stories from MedCity News this week
There was a lot of big Salesforce Health Cloud news this week, along with insights on treating depression and a new video game that simulates what it's like to work in Big Pharma.
What if those suffering from depression and bipolar disorder could experience relief almost instantaneously?
Tal Medical is using a neurostimulation treatment that could potentially change the face of psychiatric treatment entirely.
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Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
Brainsway using MRI-like technology to treat depression
The Israeli startup is helping jolt patients out of depression - commercializing a device stateside that harnesses MRI technology to stimulate deep brain tissue to improve mental illness.
Mental healthcare could be more productive with the help of a smartphone app that serves as a real-time diary
If patients with depression could keep track and send information about their daily moods instead of waiting for weekly or monthly visits, treatment could be specified more accurately for each individual.
Genentech veteran’s startup wants to use digital care coordination to fix behavioral health delivery
Can digital care coordination tool for health plans and employers transform a broken system for assessing and treating depression and other mental health needs.
Tal Medical raises $14M Series B for device that repurposes MRI tech to treat – not diagnose – depression and bipolar disorder
Imagine you break your leg. You pop an oxycodone, and the pain will quickly subside. Physical pain can usually be treated quickly – but the same does not hold true for mental health. For instance, it takes four to 10 weeks for your standard SSRI to kick in and start treating depression. That just isn’t fast enough for patients […]
Smokers who believe cigarettes are a source of stress relief have it backwards
Smokers frequently credit their cigarettes as a source of stress relief or a way to calm their nerves. But research from the University College London and the British Heart Foundation has indicated that not only is that not true, smoking can actually be the cause anxiety and depression. More than 18 percent of smokers in […]