What to Eat for Good Kidney Health
What to Eat for Good Kidney Health “What, did the failed Kidney say to the donor Kidney? I’m out; urine!” Let’s hope this joke never becomes a reality for us… Below your rib cage on either side of your spine are a pair of organs that look like, well, kidney beans. The namesake of the […]
Virtual Reality in nursing education goes mainstream
As with any new technology, there is a natural hype cycle where the ideas of how it can be used far surpasses what the technology can do. While the long-term viability of the many uses for virtual reality (VR) — from online concerts to real estate and gaming — is still up for debate, it’s clear that VR in healthcare is here to stay and it’s making an impact.
3 Cancer-Fighting Foods to Consider for Optimal Health
3 Cancer-Fighting Foods to Consider for Optimal Health “You are what you eat,” as the popular saying goes. That rings all the more true when you consider your health—and particularly, your cancer risk. Your diet is one of the primary factors which can set your body up for health or disease. The nutrients (or lack […]
Transforming veteran healthcare: How telehealth is changing the game
Geography, mobility, and specialized care needs create roadblocks for veterans to get the care they need. Fortunately, the rise of telehealth is changing that narrative.
Telemedicine will become default, with more virtual treatments, expert says
Sean Mehra, a telehealth specialist, predicts the next 10 years of virtual care – and explains why the trend of virtual-first is the way to go, in the view of many.
‘The doctor will call you now’ – why telemedicine is here to stay
Following news of proposed rule changes allowing greater controlled-medication flexibility, telemedicine’s utilisation is exceeding its original pandemic-oriented framework
How virtual nursing can help solve many workforce shortage woes
One of the nurse executives who helped create the world’s first virtual hospital offers a deep dive into the benefits of a hybrid approach to nursing that employs telehealth.
Rapid shift to virtual behavioral health care during the pandemic helped adhere to depression treatment
The rapid transition from in-person to care to telemedicine visits at the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic did not adversely affect the quality of care – and even improved some aspects of care – for patients with major depression in a major integrated health system, according to a new report.
Improving the Lives of Dialysis Patients in Rural Clinics
Improving the Lives of Dialysis Patients in Rural Clinics Nephrology is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. And, like many other medical specialties, it’s facing a critical shortage of providers for a variety of reasons: COVID-19 infections have increased the amount of kidney injuries in as […]
5G Telemedicine & Medical Training
5G Telemedicine & Medical Training The need for virtual care to service rural and remote locations is growing at a rapid rate around the world – even more so during the pandemic. The Royal Dutch Shell Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is revolutionizing both the healthcare delivery and teaching experience of its patients, clinicians, faculty, […]