Program seeks to boost health by phone
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The U.S. government and several mobile phone companies have announced a $10 million initiative that takes advantage of cell phone networks to improve heath care in the developing world.
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Mobile phone owners are blessed with more than just free weekend minutes, as religious institutions and telcos roll out new services to help the observant practice their faith. By Elizabeth Biddlecombe.
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The latest scientific news is about fighting aging, heart disease, and cancer.
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Doctors try to balance a patient's trust with new technology.
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By Anne KrishnanFORGET GAMES AND RING TONES --Â A Durham company wants to help patients use cell phones to manage diabetes. Confidant Inc. has developed technology that lets mobile phones wirelessly receive, analyze and transmit data from glucose meters and blood pressure cuffs.
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Having easy access to a doctor's e-mail address appears to increase patient communication.
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Popular program restricting cell phone use could also hamper emergency 911 services.
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Mobile phones are being harnessed to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa under a new $10-million scheme announced on Tuesday with the backing of leading companies and the U.S. government.
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Anyone who has been inside a hospital probably has been cut off from relatives and colleagues because of a common rule: no cellphones. But some health care facilities are creating wireless networks to let patients, family members, physicians and staff members use their phones.
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In a study sure to please the telecom industry, researchers have found that psychotherapy via telephone can significantly help patients suffering from depression when used in conjunction with antidepressant drugs.
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With health officials now urging Americans to dig into their family health history, experts advise taking advantage of free Internet tools -- and upcoming holiday gatherings -- to get started on the project.
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The federal government is now pushing health providers to use proven remedies for common ailments.
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Heavy mobile phone use may be linked to an increased risk of cancer of the salivary gland, a study suggests.
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(Munster) - Some health officials in northwest Indiana say it might be time for hospitals to lift bans on cellphone calls. They say research that shows the phones don&#39;t interfere with medical equipment.
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Now you can project different images of yourself on the mobile phone, depending on who's calling.
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Researchers should study more children and pregnant women in trying to figure out if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health, the U.S. National Research Council advised on Thursday.
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Six-month study will allow passengers to send messages and make calls.