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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Still waiting for that Trump health plan

President Donald Trump keeps promising to unveil a comprehensive plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but it keeps not appearing.

6 Aug 2020

American Lung Association launches first monthly pulmonary podcast series

Today, the American Lung Association is launching its first monthly podcast series, called Lungcast.

6 Aug 2020

CDC warns acute flaccid myelitis is poised for a comeback in kids this fall

As if the novel coronavirus pandemic was not enough! Now the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns parents and pediatricians to be on the watch for a rare condition called Acute Flaccid Myelitis or AFM for short, which could affect young children and cause unexplained muscle paralysis similar to poliomyelitis. Their report is published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

5 Aug 2020

What seniors can expect as their new normal in a post-vaccine world

Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60.

3 Aug 2020

Telemedicine services can help expand patients' access to specialized medical care

Safety new medical providers can substantially increase their telemedicine services with modest investments in new staff and technology, a move that can help them expand patients' access to specialized medical care, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

29 Jul 2020

Computed tomography can serve as effective tool for diagnosing COVID-19

The use of computed tomography in outpatient computed tomography centers (OCTC) is entirely consistent with the clinical data and global best practices. This is also an effective tool for diagnosing the coronavirus infection COVID-19

29 Jul 2020

New pilot study to monitor lung transplant recipients post-discharge

For many with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation has become a viable option to extend lives and improve the quality of life.

27 Jul 2020

Technology divide between senior ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ roils pandemic response

Family gatherings on Zoom and FaceTime. Online orders from grocery stores and pharmacies. Telehealth appointments with physicians.

24 Jul 2020

NCI funds research surrounding sustainability of telemedicine for rural cancer patients

Telemedicine has been growing as a key mode of providing care to patients in rural areas. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an exponential increase in need to deliver care to patients with cancer and other chronic conditions remotely.

16 Jul 2020

Advantech launches POC-624 high-performance, medical-grade terminal for diverse healthcare applications

Advantech, a leading provider of industrial computing solutions, is pleased to announce its POC-624 24” medical-grade point-of-care terminal (POC) designed for diverse healthcare applications. Featuring an 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5/i7-8665UE processor, POC-624 is a high-performance, ultra-thin terminal that enables improved operational efficiency in hospitals, clinics, and care homes. Compliant with IEC 60601 safety standards for medical devices, the POC-624 terminal is user friendly and offers a reduced time-to-market with its compliance with relevant healthcare regulations.

From Advantech 16 Jul 2020

New study offers guidelines on elective orthopedic surgery

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Americans have had to delay recommended but elective orthopedic surgical procedures, such as joint replacement surgery or knee arthroscopy.

16 Jul 2020

MUSC chosen to build prototype for increasing ICU surge capacity during COVID-19

To prepare for current and future waves of COVID-19, the U.S. Army's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center asked teams from across the country to compete to build a telehealth prototype that would provide adequate ICU capacity when cases surge.

12 Jul 2020

Analyzing individual anatomy of nasolabial triangle helps in safety planning of plastic surgeries

Researchers from the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine together with colleagues from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, University of Munich and Sechenov University used computed tomography to analyze the individual anatomy of the nasolabial triangle.

12 Jul 2020

Columbia behavioral scientist uses data science to confront healthcare inequality

Kai Ruggeri's research has one overriding objective: to improve the well-being of populations by confronting inequality.

8 Jul 2020

New COVID-19 Kidney / Transplant Listening & Resource Center launched

The Transplant Research and Education Center, housed at the Terasaki Research Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), launched the COVID-19 Kidney / Transplant Listening & Resource Center on June 17, 2020.

2 Jul 2020

Tele-med.ai: New information resource launched by Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine

Russia celebrates Medical Worker Day on the third Sunday of June. This year, most holidays are being held online, and the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine celebrated its professional holiday online too.

2 Jul 2020

Jugular venous pressure of heart failure patients can be checked remotely via smartphone video app

A new report from cardiologists at UT Southwestern raises the hope that doctors will be able to visually check the jugular venous pressure of heart failure patients remotely, using the camera on a smartphone. The finding is especially timely as telemedicine expands during the pandemic.

1 Jul 2020

Telemedicine News and Research

Latest Telemedicine News and Research

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Still waiting for that Trump health plan

American Lung Association launches first monthly pulmonary podcast series

CDC warns acute flaccid myelitis is poised for a comeback in kids this fall

What seniors can expect as their new normal in a post-vaccine world

Telemedicine services can help expand patients' access to specialized medical care

Computed tomography can serve as effective tool for diagnosing COVID-19

New pilot study to monitor lung transplant recipients post-discharge

Technology divide between senior ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ roils pandemic response

NCI funds research surrounding sustainability of telemedicine for rural cancer patients

Advantech launches POC-624 high-performance, medical-grade terminal for diverse healthcare applications

New study offers guidelines on elective orthopedic surgery

MUSC chosen to build prototype for increasing ICU surge capacity during COVID-19

Analyzing individual anatomy of nasolabial triangle helps in safety planning of plastic surgeries

Columbia behavioral scientist uses data science to confront healthcare inequality

New COVID-19 Kidney / Transplant Listening & Resource Center launched

Tele-med.ai: New information resource launched by Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine

Jugular venous pressure of heart failure patients can be checked remotely via smartphone video app

New app to check patient's jugular venous pressure

ACR releases position statement supporting the role of telemedicine in rheumatology

UVA Health receives FCC grant to expand use of COVID-19 telehealth care

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