By Mark Melchionna
August 04, 2023 – MIT News described a wearable ultrasound scanner attached to the bra to detect interval breast cancer, capturing images similar to medical imaging center probes.
According to the press release, breast…
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Background: The proportion of older adults in the world is constantly increasing, and malnutrition is a common challenge among the older adults aged ≥65 years. This poses a need for better tools to prevent,…
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By Mark Melchionna
August 02, 2023 – A new study found that telehealth use increased between 2019 and 2021. Various patient- and provider-level factors such as age, area of residence, and type of provider practice setting…
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By Mark Melchionna
July 31, 2023 – Results of a cohort study indicated that despite a wide uptake in video telehealth (VTH) use during the COVID-19 pandemic, urban veterans used this modality more, specifically veterans of…
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Background: Cardiac telerehabilitation offers a flexible and accessible model for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), effectively transforming the traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) approach. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the…
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By Mark Melchionna
July 28, 2023 – According to a case study from Blue Shield of California, hybrid virtual care has various environmental benefits within healthcare facilities, alongside improvements in the healthcare experience.
According to the World…
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By Mark Melchionna
July 27, 2023 – The owner of Conclave Media (Conclave) and Nationwide Health Advocates (Nationwide) pleaded guilty to a telehealth fraud scheme that involved ordering medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME) on behalf…
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Background: During flight, G force compels blood to stay in leg muscles and reduces blood flow to the heart. Cardiovascular responses activated by the autonomic nerve system and strengthened by anti-G straining maneuvers can…
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By Mark Melchionna
July 24, 2023 – New research indicated that the use of a hybrid care model for providing prenatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic did not alter rates of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, maternal morbidity,…
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Background: The use of physical activity (PA) electronic devices offers a unique opportunity to engage children and adolescents in PA. For this age group (2-17 years), parents play a key role in promoting healthy…
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