‘Predicting the future’: Emerging technology may help choose the right drug at the right time
Remote patient monitoring using novel technology may make it possible for rheumatologists to choose the “right drug right out of the gate,” according to data presented at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East. Read more
Clinical Trial Focuses on Remote Monitoring of Cancer Patients
A Colorado health system is testing the feasibility of remote patient monitoring for the early detection of febrile neutropenia, a common, life-threatening complication of cancer therapy that is typically treated as an oncologic emergency. Read more
Mental Illness Tied to COVID-19 Breakthrough Infection
Psychiatric disorders are tied to an increased risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infection, particularly among older adults, new research shows.
“Psychiatric disorders remained significantly associated with incident breakthrough infections above and beyond sociodemographic and medical factors, suggesting that mental health is important to consider in conjunction with other risk factors,” the investigators, led by Aoife O’Donovan, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco, write. Read more
Telehealth can play a vital role in reducing carbon emissions
Telehealth’s potential to bridge the services gap for people without ready transportation access is well-documented. Less explored, however, is virtual care’s possible role in reducing carbon emissions, specifically by allowing patients to connect with providers without relying on a car. Read more
Digital Health Interventions Reduced Heart Failure Mortality
Research published in the International Journal of Cardiology found that all-cause and cardiovascular deaths decreased after implementing various digital health interventions (DHI), including telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and smartphone applications. Read more
Convenient Advanced Telehealth Technologies
Convenient Advanced Telehealth Technologies The PK+ Telehealth Suite is a range of digital products that provide end-users with simple, straightforward, and secure access to a wide range of healthcare services as well as pharmacy order fulfillment. PK+ MyPharmacyApp A pharmacy ordering application for both prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, with refill reminders and patient engagement. PK+ […]
A Second Medical Opinion to Make Informed Decisions
• Whether you are facing a complex health issue, ensuring that your diagnosis is correct, or making a difficult treatment decision – getting a second opinion can help you make a confident decision about your care. • Estecharat accelerates and streamlines the process, enabling patients to take advantage of consulting with North American specialists with […]
Case Study: TCE Group Collaborates to Connect Telehealth & Pharmacies
Technical Consultants and Experts Group Inc. (aka the TCE Group) knows the difficulties of running a business in the pharmacy software space; from workflow and revenue challenges to choosing software and getting it customized to fit in with that workflow.TCE Group works with partners in collaboration, and is aimed at pharmacists, pharmacies, insurance groups, and […]
Automation of Telehealth
Health care systems across the world are being overwhelmed in resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuous implementation of remote patient monitoring worldwide is the result of the need to have greater access to health care, improved patient satisfaction, and increased patient engagement.
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What’s the difference between Telehealth and Telemedicine?
These two terms have been highly discussed through the COVID-19 pandemic, but what do these two words exactly mean?
Telehealth is a healthcare service that is delivered using technologies such as video, email, text and cell phones. It is a broad scope that include medical care, medical education and healthcare administration. Read more…