Telemedicine and peer support show promise in treating hepatitis C in rural areas
New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities using both ...
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Researchers explore the impact of primary progressive aphasia on quality of life
Imagine gradually losing the ability to express yourself -; not because you've forgotten the words, but because they simply won't ...
U.S. cancer detection severely disrupted during first year of COVID-19, shows incomplete recovery in second year
Cancer detection in the U.S. significantly disrupted during first year of COVID-19 pandemic, partial recovery seen in second year. Study: Recovery ...
Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans
Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to ...
Review: Antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in outpatient telemedicine
A new report in the peer-reviewed journal Telemedicine and e-Health provides a review of the published literature on antibiotic prescribing ...
Telestroke program improves stroke care for rural patients
Minutes matter when a patient may have had a stroke, but being far from a physician with advanced training in ...
Promising targeted therapy offers new hope to certain patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
A promising new targeted cancer therapy will soon be available to certain patients with advanced pancreatic cancer – from the ...
Virtual or in person: Which kind of doctor’s visit is better, and when it matters
When the covid-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors' offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into ...
Research examines antibiotic use during COVID-19 by age
In a research letter published in JAMA Health Forum, researchers evaluated antibiotic prescriptions during severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ...
Benefits of telemedicine for healthcare outweigh its operating costs
Telemedicine and virtual appointments have become more popular in routine health and wellness since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Cal State ...
