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Blockchain-in-healthcare-five-initiatives

2023 08 Dec

    Beyond its roles in gaming or cryptocurrency, blockchain technology has found surprising traction in the medical domain. This revelation caught many off guard and gained momentum after the COVID-19 pandemic.   Researchers have unearthed the profound significance of blockchain across diverse realms reliant on information data. It...Read more

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Focus-on-in-demand-outpatientisation-how-patient-care-at-home-becomes-a-success

2023 23 Oct

“Showtime” for digital health innovations for the future at MEDICA 2023   A hundred start-ups and more than 120 high-calibre professional speakers: These are just the “naked” facts which this year’s  MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM  will present as an established part of the programme at the world’s leading medical trade fair MEDICA 2023 in...Read more

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How-managed-it-services-for-healthcare-can-be-a-game-changer

2023 11 Oct

  Managed IT services are undeniably playing a pivotal role in the success of healthcare apps. IT Services revenue in the market rose to US$1,241.00bn in 2023, according to Statista Market Forecast . In the face of the ever-growing demand for top-quality care and services to patients, efficient operation, as well as strict compliance requirements,...Read more

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New-study-shows-telemedicine-has-clear-benefits-for-patients

2022 18 Nov

Telemedicine was the most cost-effective and safest solution to offering accessible and high-quality care during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Authors working on a new study by WHO/Europe and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, provided a general review of the status of telemedicine in Europe and Central Asia. They...Read more

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Telemedicine-reduces-likelihood-of-no-show-visits-among-surgical-patients

2022 04 Nov

A recent study shows that telemedicine helped to lower the rates of no-shows among surgical patients.   The study revealed that surgical patients who used telemedicine were more likely to present themselves to their initial clinic appointment or follow-up visit during the post-surgery period, compared to those who did not use telemedicine at...Read more

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Ict4awe-2023-9th-international-conference-on-ict-for-ageing-well-e-health

2023 22 Apr

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Vive-2023

2023 26 Mar

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Hdc-2022-5th-edition-healthcare-disrupters-congress

2022 18 Oct

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Diagnostic-point-in-a-vr-version

2022 23 Jun

An innovative approach to innovation sounds... interesting? Join us now for an unforgettable telemedicine adventure in virtual reality! You may already be familiar with our Diagnostic Point , but if you are not, be sure to take a look at the  article  where we described in detail how the Prevention Kiosk works and what it is&nbsRead more

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How-to-find-the-right-it-partner-for-your-telemedicine-solution

2022 09 May

It’s 2022 and public health is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. It’s a road already taken before Covid-19, but during the first quarter of 2020 in the U.S. telehealth visits increased by 154% (CDC, 2020). If you are in a business in the healthcare industry , you probably feel the pressure to provide or use technology that works...Read more

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Digital-health-world-congress-2022

2022 17 May

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Telemedicine-popularity-demand-and-satisfaction-hits-all-time-high

2021 27 Jul

Telehealth usage in the last year has increased by around 6,000%. While the change was due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as healthcare providers and patients shifted to virtual from traditional office visits to reduce infection rates, patients quickly recognised other benefits to telemedicine. According to the latest research, the market for...Read more

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Focal-points-of-mastering-telemedicine

2021 29 Mar

With telehealth seeing a boost due to the COVID-19 pandemic and expected to continue to grow in the future, what do healthcare professionals need to know to successfully work with this format?   You might also like: A new report shows the growing adoption levels for certain categories of digital health tools and populations, and...Read more

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Covid-19-and-telehealth

2021 27 Mar

A massive cohort study of over 36 million U.S. patients looks into how ambulatory care patterns changed considering the rise in virtual care in the first months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.   You might also like: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth in the use of telemedicine but there are differences...Read more

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Pandemic-and-digital-health-growth-gaps-and-challenges

2021 05 Mar

A new report shows the growing adoption levels for certain categories of digital health tools and populations, and looks into the matters of patient data sharing, including the COVID-19 data.   You might also like: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth in the use of telemedicine, but not in all populations. Learn more...Read more

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Pandemic-driven-uptake-of-virtual-care-in-canada

2021 11 Feb

A team of Canadian researchers analysed the shift from office to virtual care early on in the COVID-19 pandemic and identified the degree of change in various patient populations.   You might also like: Not Everyone Is Ready for Telehealth   The pandemic has caused significant changes in how care is delivered, and a turn to telemedicine...Read more

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Readjusting-telemonitoring-system-for-covid-19-needs

2021 11 Feb

The U.S. Kaiser Permanente system reports on the efficiency of its special telemonitoring programme for COVID-19 patients.   You might also like: Remote Work and Virtual Consultations: Emergency Setup   The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted demand for general medicine providers and reduced it for subspecialty services. To address...Read more

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Major-industry-players-partner-to-promote-digital-health

2021 25 Jan

Four major companies are partnering to speed up the development of digital healthcare solutions in France and across Europe with a new joint venture.   You might also like: Europe Invests in IoT Research to Help Healthcare   Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, Capgemini, which specialises in consulting and...Read more

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Virtual-hospital-for-covid-19-care

2020 23 Nov

The COVID-19 pandemic puts much strain on healthcare resources. One way to expand hospital bed capacity is through the use of telemedicine. Atrium Health's "hospital at home" (AH-HaH) is a good example of how telemedicine programmes can be ramped up to provide acute hospital-level care for patients in their own home.   You might also like:...Read more

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Managing-eating-disorders-in-multi-user-virtual-reality

2020 23 Oct

A team of researchers share their experience of creating and testing a multi-user virtual reality (MUVR) remote psychotherapeutic system for body weight and shape concerns.   You might also like: Feasibility and Potential Benefits of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Intensive Care Unit   Applications of virtual reality (VR) is an...Read more

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Ata-orcha-partner-for-health-app-quality

2020 19 Oct

Healthcare apps play an important role in telehealth – enabling patients to be more proactive in monitoring their health and wellbeing. Such apps continue to swell in numbers raising concerns about their safety and effectiveness.   You might also like: Questions to Ask About Chatbots   To ensure that patients are using ‘the best health...Read more

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Virtual-vs-in-person-care-during-pandemic

2020 08 Oct

There has been a notable increase in telemedicine use amidst pandemic-induced quarantine measures and travel curbs, which are meant to reduce workplace transmission. In the US, for instance, telemedicine accounted for 35.3% of all primary care visits during the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, a big leap from 1.1% of total Q2 2018-2019 visits, says...Read more

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Fda-focusses-on-digital-health-with-new-centre-of-excellence

2020 23 Sep

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems around the world have seen the surge in digital health. This new trend, however, has brought new challenges, one of which is how these relatively new activities are regulated. Aiming to make digital health tools safer and more accessible, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched...Read more

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Telemedicine-for-type-1-diabetes-during-covid-19

2020 05 Sep

The current pandemic has led to increased use of telemedicine, allowing delivery of care with no person-to-person contact, in line with physical distancing measures to prevent further spread of coronavirus.   You might also like: Bright Ideas   A new survey study (Scott et al. 2020) zeroed in on telemedicine use among people living...Read more

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Not-everyone-is-ready-for-telehealth

2020 14 Aug

With pandemic-induced lockdowns and travel curbs, telemedicine offers a safe and convenient way to meet the healthcare needs of patients without leaving their home. However, in the U.S., new research   shows many older adults (65 years and above) – who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection – are not ready for video visits mainly due to inexperience...Read more

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Ecbt-vs-face-to-face

2020 16 Jul

Antidepressants have long been used as medications for depression, although now treatment plans often combine psychotherapy with pharmacotherapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), in fact, has been shown in studies to be as effective as antidepressants in reducing symptoms of depression. However, traditional face-to-face CBT is not always...Read more