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Daily FYI May 27, 2009 States Tap Telemedicine Technology To Boost Access to Care Source: iHealthBeat On Tuesday, Kansas Health Institute News published a series on telemedicine. Summaries and links to the articles appear below:
AT&T, other firms test devices to help monitor patients from afar Source: Dallas Morning News Long-term treatments for diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic killers work only if patients care for themselves properly. That's why doctors, hospitals, and high-tech companies such as Dallas-based AT&T Inc. are so excited about a new generation of devices that let medical professionals track patient progress.
Telemedicine Allows GPs to Treat Skin Conditions Without Referral to a Dermatologist Source: Insider Medicine Telemedicine can help doctors treat patients with skin conditions without referring them to a dermatologist, according to research published in the Archives of Dermatology. ... Researchers from the University of Amsterdam randomly assigned 85 GPs to manage their patients via a telemedicine consult or a face-to-face referral to a dermatologist. The GPs in the telemedicine group took four digital pictures of the skin conditions on each of over 300 patients and sent them to a dermatologist via a secure Web site.
Telemedicine For Stroke Source: Medical News Today A new scientific statement says a remote exam using high-quality videoconferencing equipment is as effective as a bedside stroke evaluation. Physicians must quickly evaluate stroke patients to determine if they're eligible for time-sensitive treatment such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can save brain function and reduce disability. Stroke and brain imaging specialists are often required to perform the evaluation.
Online Psychotherapy Source: whyy.org We live much of our lives "online" these days; we communicate with friends and relatives via live chats, and connect to people through social networking sites. Can the conveniences of virtual communication work for psychotherapy? On the next Voices in the Family, Dr. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will explore how therapists are using cyberspace to do their work. We'll hear from Dr. James Herbert, Dr. John Grohol and Dr. Fred Thomas. Herbert is the Director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Program at Drexel University. Dr. Grohol is a psychologist and the founder of Psychcentral.com. Dr. Fred Thomas is the Director of the Community-based Mental Health Services of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
GlobalMedia Partners with NeuroCall(TM) to Offer Remote Neurology Services Source: emailwire.com “As the global shortage of physicians expands, telemedicine is a modern yet practical solution to meet this need ...” Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GlobalMedia, an innovator of video imaging and visual communications solutions used in the practice of telemedicine, has partnered with NeuroCall™ Inc. to provide remote neurological services worldwide. NeuroCall, a Miami, Fla.-based company, provides assistance with acute stroke management as well as other neurological problems. Through GlobalMedia’s EasyShare video conferencing software and mobile cart system, this partnership allows acute stroke and neurology patients to be treated remotely and more quickly increasing their chances of survival.
Study finds virtual doctors visits satisfactory for both patients and clinicians Source: Physorg.com Travelers book plane tickets online, bank customers can check their accounts at any computer, and busy families can grocery shop online. Someday, even doctor visits could be among the conveniences offered via the Internet. Researchers considering the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual doctors visits report that patients and physicians found that evaluations done through videoconferencing were similar to face-to-face visits on most measures, according a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. |
