Smartphones

From texting to talking, nearly half of parents reported cell phone use while driving with their children.

From studying smartphone use to sports-related injuries, don't miss this week's roundup of news updates from CHOP researchers.

Seventy-five percent of today's parents use social media. Learn how one PolicyLab team is using Facebook to help new mothers experiencing depression care for their children.

Learn why studying Monet could help med students and how gene mutations affect the cochlea to produce hearing loss in this week's research roundup.

Nobody enjoys sitting in a doctor's waiting room, especially when they have an uncomfortable skin condition. A Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study team tested a direct-to-consumer mobile app designed to facilitate routine dermatologic consultations for children and adolescents. The pilot study results showed the telemedicine technology was acceptable, easy to use, and expedited care.

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