Technology Archives

02.11.2022 McClendon

Juliette McClendon

Psychologist Juliette McClendon, Big Health's Director of Medical Affairs, talks about young adult mental health, the future of digital therapies and reaching marginalized populations.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

02.09.2022 chart of suicide risk factors

Risky Online Activity

Students seeking risky online material were more likely to generate alerts that may indicate suicide or self-harm behavior.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

01.17.2022 Person looking at smart watch

Wearing Your Health on Your Sleeve

Researchers evaluated the feasibility of using biometric monitoring systems to detect pre-symptomatic viral infections such as Covid-19.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

11.10.2021 San Antonio broadband map

Broken Bridges, Digital Divides

Broadband divides within urban areas further increase the social exclusion of marginalized communities, exacerbating the lack of educational, economic and social opportunity.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

10.11.2021 chart showing online usage

Health Equity

Dr. YouTube

YouTube was reported as the most used social networking site for health information.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

08.31.2021 electronic health records concept

Why Health Data Is Good Infrastructure

We need to strengthen and build robust health data utilities that can link and connect public health and clinical data systems.

Guest Author Claudia Williams

06.11.2021 phone with social media icons

Health Equity

How Are Americans Using Social Media for Health?

Social media use for both general and health-related purposes is common among Americans.

Guest Authors Anna Gaysynsky, Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

04.19.2021 Figure showing surveillance policies and levels of support

Electronic Contact Tracing

Researchers found the level of support for contact tracing apps was far below public checks for fevers or traditional contact tracing by phone.

Fellow Edward Alexander

04.07.2021 a man in a white coat and glasses on a computer screen

Health Equity

Telemedicine Is Here to Stay (and Why Patients Want It That Way)

Patients recognize the opportunities telemedicine provides for improved access, convenience, enhanced quality of care, and better communication with providers.

Guest Author Carolyn Langer

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