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Clinical trial to examine whether sleep apnea treatment prevents recurrent stroke, improves recovery

Recovery after a stroke is often challenging, and patients are also at heightened risk of another stroke. Now, with the launch of a new clinical trial, stroke survivors across the country will have the opportunity to help guide how future patients are cared for after a stroke.

5 Sep 2018

Cancer patient-centered video blogs yield most empathetic responses from viewers

As people with cancer use social media to find and develop support systems, a new study looks at YouTube content to determine what kinds of videos elicit an empathetic response from viewers.

5 Sep 2018

Study finds substantial shift from emergency departments to urgent care centers

Treatment for new health problems, or acute care visits, encompass over one-third of all ambulatory care delivered in the United States.

4 Sep 2018

Targeted and population-based strategies can lead to better hypertension control

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the leading risk factor for heart disease, and improvements in both targeted and population-based strategies for blood pressure control can lead to better prevention and control of hypertension, according to a review paper published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

4 Sep 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Ask us anything!

This week, KHN's "What the Health?" panelists answered questions submitted by listeners.

31 Aug 2018

Philips acquires Air Force mobile technology to improve real-time patient monitoring

Philips Healthcare, a global leader in the health technology market, has signed a non-exclusive patent license agreement with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for a mobile software application that provides integrated, real-time patient monitoring.

29 Aug 2018

New smartphone app can help detect atrial fibrillation

A smartphone application can help in screening for atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking results from the DIGITAL-AF study presented at ESC Congress.

28 Aug 2018

After-hours telemedicine can lead to fewer hospitalizations and more savings

When doctors could be reached via telemedicine to decide whether a patient in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) should be hospitalized, 29% of the patients evaluated avoided a hospital visit, saving $1.55 million over the course of a year, according to results reported in the current issue of The American Journal of Managed Care.

20 Aug 2018

Physicians in pediatric telemedicine service frequently face difficulties and challenges

Doctors who provide pediatric care over the telephone - known as "telemedicine" - face a range of challenges that do not come with traditional face-to-face contact.

6 Aug 2018

Community frets as buyer for cherished rural hospital slips from view

Confusion is growing in the remote Surprise Valley region of northeastern California as locals wonder whether a Denver entrepreneur will make good on his pledge to save their bankrupt rural hospital.

27 Jul 2018

Study finds discharge against medical advice as predictor of readmissions in heart attack patients

In a new study led by Keele University researchers found discharge against medical advice as the strongest predictor of 30-day unplanned readmissions in heart attack patients.

18 Jul 2018

Medical Innovation encourages healthcare suppliers to work with government

Medical Innovation, the leading event for civilian and military healthcare professionals, has today announced a unique opportunity for the world’s most innovative medical suppliers to present their latest solutions to the UK Armed Forces through an open call for innovation.

From Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 3 Jul 2018

Innovative concept for implementing WHO resolution to safeguard quality of cancer treatment

Cancer is a burden to those affected by it and a growing challenge to the political sector. In 2017, WHO therefore issued an international resolution to safeguard the quality of cancer treatment, and access to it, in every country in the world.

14 Jun 2018

New algorithm may be the key to optimizing alertness with caffeine

According to a recent study, a newly developed algorithm may be the key to optimizing alertness with caffeine.

4 Jun 2018

Outsiders swoop in vowing to rescue rural hospitals short on hope — and money

Beau Gertz faced a crowd of worried locals at this town's senior center, hoping to sell them on his vision for their long-beloved — but now bankrupt — hospital.

4 Jun 2018

Telemedicine approach improves genetic counseling at community-based cancer care

Genetic counseling for cancer patients has become standard of care at academic medical centers, but patients cared for at community-based medical practices across the United States may not have access to these resources. Video and phone sessions can close that gap and bring genetic counseling to patients who would not otherwise have the chance to receive it, according to a new study from the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center.

31 May 2018

Researchers find novel ways to improve participation in clinical research

Videos and creative uses of other visuals provide a novel way to obtain informed consent during clinical trials to improve participants' understanding and retention of trial information, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health System presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Annual Conference.

25 May 2018

Home-based telehealth therapy program effective for stroke rehabilitation, shows study

In-home rehabilitation, using a telehealth system and supervised by licensed occupational/physical therapists, is an effective means of improving arm motor status in stroke survivors, according to findings presented by University of California, Irvine neurologist Steven C. Cramer, MD, at the recent 2018 European Stroke Organisation Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

24 May 2018

AACN publishes an update to teleICU nursing standards

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has published an update to its landmark teleICU nursing standards, offering specific recommendations for the development, growth and enhancement of teleICU programs.

17 May 2018

Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian launch new Mothers Center

In time for Mother's Day, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center announced the opening of the Mothers Center, a new space that will provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy, starting later this month.

10 May 2018

Telemedicine News and Research

Latest Telemedicine News and Research

Clinical trial to examine whether sleep apnea treatment prevents recurrent stroke, improves recovery

Cancer patient-centered video blogs yield most empathetic responses from viewers

Study finds substantial shift from emergency departments to urgent care centers

Targeted and population-based strategies can lead to better hypertension control

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Ask us anything!

Philips acquires Air Force mobile technology to improve real-time patient monitoring

New smartphone app can help detect atrial fibrillation

After-hours telemedicine can lead to fewer hospitalizations and more savings

Physicians in pediatric telemedicine service frequently face difficulties and challenges

Community frets as buyer for cherished rural hospital slips from view

Study finds discharge against medical advice as predictor of readmissions in heart attack patients

Medical Innovation encourages healthcare suppliers to work with government

Innovative concept for implementing WHO resolution to safeguard quality of cancer treatment

New algorithm may be the key to optimizing alertness with caffeine

Outsiders swoop in vowing to rescue rural hospitals short on hope — and money

Telemedicine approach improves genetic counseling at community-based cancer care

Researchers find novel ways to improve participation in clinical research

Home-based telehealth therapy program effective for stroke rehabilitation, shows study

AACN publishes an update to teleICU nursing standards

Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian launch new Mothers Center

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