Advancements in technology have led to a massive evolution in the healthcare industry over the years. Today, medical professionals can use technology to diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions more effectively. Patients can also take advantage of technology to improve access to medical services and take control…
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Technology is touching every aspect of our lives. This is true whether we’re talking about our personal lives or our professional ones. Technology is starting to affect the core aspects of nursing and healthcare, with online charting systems, electronic health records and telehealth being prime examples. And the changes…
Technology seems to be able to improve every aspect of medicinal care, increase the quality of life of patients and improve their chances of survival in severe cases. It can help doctors perform surgeries better and medicinal dosages can be calculated more accurately, but what can technology do to improve…
In hospitals around the world, there is a 7-10% chance for hospital staff and patients to catch an infection from other patients. As concerning as this figure is, it makes sense when you consider that hospitals attract patients with the most serious illnesses and most compromised immune systems. While the…
Dr. Milton Chen, CEO VSee & This American Doc VSee recently launched in Japan, getting 1st prize in digital health innovation at the 1st Well-Aging Society Summit in Tokyo sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). VSee was also recently featured in Forbes Japan as one…
It is undeniable that technology is transforming healthcare. New health technology emerges every day, altering the way medical professionals practice medicine. Read all about the ground-breaking developments changing the face of the healthcare sector. Continue Reading…
VA telemedicine clinic in Alaska; Photo courtesy: David Gilkey/NPR For the past 12 years, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has been helping veterans with chronic illnesses live more satisfying lives through its successful Care Coordination/Home Telehealth (CCHT) program. Telemedicine gives veterans the ability to maintain their independence, by giving them access to…
