Expanding telehealth possibilities: Performing virtual frailty exams in the home

American Society of Hematology: Expanding telehealth possibilities: Performing virtual frailty exams in the home A new study finds that frailty assessments are both feasible and safe when conducted virtually, increasing health care access for older adults with blood cancers. This is the first study to measure the effectiveness of a telehealth-based frailty assessment that incorporates both patient-reported and [...]

2022-06-27T14:14:06-04:00May 26th, 2022|
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Association of Race and Socioeconomic Disadvantage with Missed Telemedicine Visits for Pediatric Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Pediatrics: Association of Race and Socioeconomic Disadvantage with Missed Telemedicine Visits for Pediatric Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic  A study in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that a patient’s level of economic disadvantage was associated with missed telehealth appointments among pediatric patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher probability of economic disadvantage was associated with higher no-show rates for [...]

2022-06-27T14:39:45-04:00May 23rd, 2022|
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92 percent of allergy/immunology practices now use telehealth

Healio News: 92% of allergy/immunology practices now use telehealth According to a survey from the AMA and American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, the use of telehealth expanded in allergy and immunology care during the pandemic with 92 percent of practices providing such services. Providers reported using telehealth for: treatment or therapy (83 percent); [...]

2022-06-27T14:02:07-04:00May 18th, 2022|
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CHOP Researchers Affirm Effectiveness of Telehealth for Majority of Child Neurology Visits

News Wise: CHOP Researchers Affirm Effectiveness of Telehealth for Majority of Child Neurology Visits Researchers from the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that the majority of child neurology visits can be effectively conducted via telemedicine, however younger children and those with neuromuscular disorders tend to require in-person evaluations. These [...]

2022-06-27T14:05:09-04:00May 17th, 2022|
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The impact of telehealth applications on pregnancy outcomes and costs in high-risk pregnancy

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare: The impact of telehealth applications on pregnancy outcomes and costs in high-risk pregnancy This study, which aimed to examine the impact of telehealth applications on pregnancy outcomes and costs in high-risk pregnancies, found that telehealth can be safe and effective when it comes to managing high-risk pregnancies. The researchers found that [...]

2022-06-27T14:07:05-04:00May 16th, 2022|
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Startup innovation for underserved groups: 2021 digital health consumer adoption insights

Rock Health: Startup innovation for underserved groups: 2021 digital health consumer adoption insights Rock Health released its 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey, which sheds light on where digital health solutions are gaining traction across different demographic groups and where gaps still remain. The survey found that digital health adoption gaps persisted in rural communities, [...]

2022-06-27T14:06:10-04:00May 16th, 2022|
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Telehealth and Burn Care: From Faxes to Augmented Reality

Bioengineering: Telehealth and Burn Care: From Faxes to Augmented Reality Telemedicine in burn care remains diverse, with varied outcomes in accuracy and efficiency. Newer technologies such as augmented reality have not been extensively studied or implemented but show promise in immersive, real-time triage. This study reviews the various modes of telemedicine in burn care and summarize relevant [...]

2022-06-27T14:10:39-04:00May 13th, 2022|
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