FDA tightens AI regulations to enhance patient safety while fostering healthcare innovation

As AI technology advances rapidly, the FDA faces the challenge of balancing innovation with patient safety by developing regulations that ensure AI tools remain effective throughout their lifecycle. A Special Communication published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discusses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Telemedicine has been shown to improve both the quality of patient care and physician satisfaction, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. The COVID-19 lockdown in early 2020 disrupted daily routines and forced businesses to find new ways of connecting with customers. For physicians, this challenge was particularly acute, as … Read more

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that investing just an additional US$0.24 per patient annually in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots, could save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment could also … Read more

Remote video consultations show positive impact on depression and anxiety

A study published today in The BMJ reveals that remote video consultations between patients and mental health specialists can lead to modest but significant improvements in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although the effects were small, the researchers emphasize that the improvement is still meaningful, given the widespread prevalence of these disorders in the general … Read more

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Telemedicine not only enhances the quality of care but also boosts physician satisfaction, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. When the COVID-19 lockdown hit in early 2020, it disrupted our daily routines and forced businesses, including healthcare, to adapt quickly. For physicians, the challenge was particularly acute as they … Read more

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

A new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that an investment of just $0.24 per patient per year in digital health solutions—such as telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots—could save over 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) over the next decade. This investment could also prevent … Read more

Types of Telemedicine

Telemedicine can be divided into three main categories: store-and-forward, remote monitoring, and real-time interactive services. Each type plays an important role in healthcare and, when properly implemented, offers significant benefits to both healthcare providers and patients. Store-and-Forward Telemedicine Store-and-forward telemedicine eliminates the need for face-to-face consultations. Instead, medical information like images or biosignals is collected … Read more

What is Teleradiology?

Telemedicine uses various technologies to transfer clinical information, and the internet has expanded its reach across all medical specialties. One significant application in radiology is called “teleradiology.” Radiology involves medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose or treat patients. Teleradiology allows these images to be obtained, … Read more

Telemedicine led by village doctors reduces cardiovascular events in rural China

Telemedicine support for village doctors may be key to improving healthcare access for rural China’s elderly, particularly those at risk of life-threatening complications from untreated atrial fibrillation (AF), according to research presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK. AF, a common heart rhythm disorder, is a leading cause of ischemic stroke, affecting an … Read more

Enhancing Follow-Up Care for TAVI Patients with Virtual Voice Technology

Clinical follow-up using virtual voice technology, like the system offered by MyPocketDoctor, has proven effective in identifying complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with high patient satisfaction, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2024. Dr. Marta Herrero Brocal from the Dr. Balmis General University Hospital of Alicante, Spain, explained the rationale behind developing … Read more