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Survey identifies key factors linked to pediatric safety events in out-of-hospital emergent care situations

A national survey of more than 750 emergency medical services providers conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University identified airway management skills, personal anxiety and limited pediatric care proficiency among key factors that may contribute to pediatric safety events for children in out-of-hospital emergent care situations.

19 Aug 2015

Mobile Stroke Treatment Units can improve survival rates and enhance patient's chance of recovery

Two new studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery 12th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, report that Mobile Stroke Treatment Units (MSTUs) can significantly reduce the time it takes to diagnose and treat patients for stroke, greatly improving survival rates and enhancing a patient's chance of recovery.

28 Jul 2015

Six hot line sessions set to reveal latest research in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2015

Six hot line sessions at ESC Congress 2015 are set to reveal the latest in cardiovascular disease research across a range of conditions and comorbidities. Hot topics include atrial fibrillation, pacing, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, pharmacology and coronary artery disease.

23 Jul 2015

Retail meat harbors disease-causing Klebsiella pneumoniae, shows new study

Chicken, turkey and pork sold in grocery stores harbors disease-causing bacteria known as Klebsiella pneumoniae, according to a new study. The research, which was published online today in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows that contaminated meat may be an important source of human exposure to Klebsiella.

23 Jul 2015

UT Southwestern named one of 'Most Wired' hospitals in nation for fifth consecutive year

UT Southwestern Medical Center is on the national "Most Wired" hospitals list for a fifth consecutive year, thanks to its use of such technologies as databases to help physicians better identify high-risk patients and tools that keep physicians, nurses, and patients communicating effectively.

23 Jul 2015

Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf issues statement on upcoming MEDICA 2015

To get to the top is difficult; to stay at the top is even more difficult. Every athlete knows that and this also applies to the trade show business.

21 Jul 2015

FSMB awarded HRSA grant to support establishment of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

The Federation of State Medical Boards announced today an award from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support state medical and osteopathic boards in establishing a Commission to administer the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and to develop requirements for its technical infrastructure.

20 Jul 2015

New pilot study suggests new era of clinical research in Parkinson's disease

A new pilot study in Parkinson's disease suggests a new era of clinical research which removes the barrier of distance for both scientists and volunteers. The research, which appears in the journal Digital Health, could also enable researchers to leverage the rapid growth in personal genetic testing to better diagnose, and potentially treat, a wide range of diseases.

17 Jul 2015

UA researchers awarded NIH grant to develop software that lets doctors analyze digitized biomedical data

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $1.3 million grant to researchers at the University of Arizona to develop open-source software that will enable health care professionals and scientists to manage biomedical big data in digital form.

10 Jul 2015

Evidence-based initiative aims to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions

A statewide effort led by key stakeholders in South Carolina successfully organized and implemented an evidence-based initiative aimed at improving the quality of healthcare transitions after hospital discharge to prevent avoidable readmissions.

8 Jul 2015

Telstra Health introduces ReadyCare telemedicine service that connects patients to doctors

Telstra Health today launched ReadyCare, its GP telemedicine service that gives Australians the choice to connect with a doctor using phone or video and receive advice, treatment, diagnosis and prescriptions.

2 Jul 2015

Penn State Health, CHI complete transfer of St. Joseph Regional Health Network ownership

Penn State Health and Catholic Health Initiatives have completed the transfer of ownership of CHI's affiliate, St. Joseph Regional Health Network (St. Joseph) in Reading, Pa., to Penn State Health.

2 Jul 2015

Study demonstrates safety and accuracy of robot-assisted telemedicine in NICU

Many hospitals lack the resources and patient volume to employ a round-the-clock, neonatal intensive care specialist to treat their youngest and sickest patients.

30 Jun 2015

Ultrasound becoming the most widely used imaging tool in medicine today

Mention "ultrasound" and most people likely will think of an image of a fetus in a mother's womb. But while providing peeks at the not-yet-born is one of ultrasound's most common applications, that's only a small part of the picture.

3 Jun 2015

Connect.Parkinson national research study achieves enrollment target

The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) announced today that the Connect.Parkinson national research study, comparing telemedicine care delivered to remote patients from a Parkinson's disease center of excellence to community-based care for Parkinson's disease, has achieved its enrollment target.

1 Jun 2015

Study shows antibiotic prescriptions in telemedicine exams are as frequent as regular exams

Patients treated for an acute respiratory infection by a doctor on a telephone or live video are as likely to be prescribed an antibiotic as patients who are treated by a physician face-to-face for the same illness, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

1 Jun 2015

New telemedicine plan for underinsured, uninsured individuals

The Affordable Care Act helped many become insured, yet 31 million people are "underinsured" with high deductible plans and face out-of-pocket medical costs that can cause serious financial stress.

30 May 2015

Save the date: MEDICA and COMPAMED from 16 – 19 November 2015

Planning is already running at full blast for the MEDICA 2015 and COMPAMED 2015 being held in parallel...

13 May 2015

MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM will continue being a programme highlight at the MEDICA IT area

After its widely acclaimed debut and high level of public appeal within the scope of the MEDICA 2014, the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM is going to be continued this year and is going to remain an important highlight within the programme of the world’s largest medical trade fair, MEDICA, which most recently had around 4,800 exhibitors and almost 130,000 specialist visitors.

12 May 2015

Experts to discuss impact of telemedicine on care delivery for aging Americans at d.health Summit

Recent technological, legal, and clinical developments are leading to dramatic changes in the ways medical care is delivered. While this shift has the power to displace many well-established healthcare players, it also presents an opportunity to form new partnerships and business alliances among industry leaders and newcomers to improve and enhance healthcare delivery.

11 May 2015

Telemedicine News and Research

Latest Telemedicine News and Research

Survey identifies key factors linked to pediatric safety events in out-of-hospital emergent care situations

Mobile Stroke Treatment Units can improve survival rates and enhance patient's chance of recovery

Six hot line sessions set to reveal latest research in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2015

Retail meat harbors disease-causing Klebsiella pneumoniae, shows new study

UT Southwestern named one of 'Most Wired' hospitals in nation for fifth consecutive year

Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf issues statement on upcoming MEDICA 2015

FSMB awarded HRSA grant to support establishment of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

New pilot study suggests new era of clinical research in Parkinson's disease

UA researchers awarded NIH grant to develop software that lets doctors analyze digitized biomedical data

Evidence-based initiative aims to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions

Telstra Health introduces ReadyCare telemedicine service that connects patients to doctors

Penn State Health, CHI complete transfer of St. Joseph Regional Health Network ownership

Study demonstrates safety and accuracy of robot-assisted telemedicine in NICU

Ultrasound becoming the most widely used imaging tool in medicine today

Connect.Parkinson national research study achieves enrollment target

Study shows antibiotic prescriptions in telemedicine exams are as frequent as regular exams

New telemedicine plan for underinsured, uninsured individuals

Save the date: MEDICA and COMPAMED from 16 – 19 November 2015

MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM will continue being a programme highlight at the MEDICA IT area

Experts to discuss impact of telemedicine on care delivery for aging Americans at d.health Summit

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