21st century medicine requires a 21st century education for future healthcare providers; telemedicine as a topic of study is a vital part of that plan.
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The New Age of Telemedicine
Telehealth has been on the rise for the last 40 years and is quickly starting to makes its impact. Reports show it’s effectiveness and numerous applications…
Read more >Telemedicine Bridges the Gap
An influx of newly insured patients has placed pressure on an already strained healthcare system, shedding light on the shortage and need for more doctors.
Read more >Telemedicine Answers the Refugee Call for Help
Telemedicine helps overcome geographic and resource barriers to allow refugees access to quality healthcare they otherwise would not be able to receive.
Read more >When Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds; Turn to Telemedicine
Chronic wounds can have a profound impact on one’s quality of life and are a serious healthcare issue. Telemedicine is a viable solution for providing care.
Read more >Telemedicine: Breaking Barriers to Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy via telemedicine can benefit veterans as it helps to overcome many of the barriers to mental health care, and provides greater accessibility.
Read more >Protecting Healthcare Providers from Ebola, Using Telemedicine
Using technology intended for remote monitoring testing in space, Ebola patients and providers are now both benefiting from this application of telehealth.
Read more >Are Online Symptom Checkers Accurate? Study Says No.
Symptom checker websites may be a quick and easy alternative to scheduling a doctor’s appointment, but there’s a much better way to get a diagnosis online.
Read more >Telemedicine Goes to War: How Doctors in the U.S. are Saving Lives in Syria
In countries like Syria, where unrest has plagued the nation for over 4 years now and disrupted the healthcare system, telemedicine is saving lives.
Read more >Time is Brain: How Telestroke is Making an Impact
Telemedicine for strokes, aka “telestroke” services are working to close the gap in stroke treatment by linking stroke experts with underserved hospitals.
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