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Does the telemental health approach work for everyone?
Researchers from Kings College London and University College London (UCL) investigate telemental health approaches and their effectiveness.
Telemental health is a combination of mental health...
Evaluating telemedicine for administering safe medical abortions
A new study is the first to evaluate how telemedicine can help vulnerable women access safe medical abortions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that...
89% of Allied Health services plan to use telehealth consultations
Researchers caution that the rise of telehealth consultation could increase inequalities in access for vulnerable people.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in everyday life,...
The future landscape of AI and robotics in healthcare
Paul Kostek, IEEE Senior Member and Principal Systems Engineer with Air Direct Solutions LLC, discusses the potential of AI and robotics within healthcare.
Artificial intelligence...
The importance of communication and teamwork in OR and telemedicine
Hospital operating rooms (OR) are spaces in which medical personnel performs often complex surgeries and tasks with many interactions between humans and equipment. Even...
Technology-enabled care is here to stay
Marc Schmid, Redmoor Health CEO, discusses the potential of technology-enabled care to help NHS clinicians achieve the government’s goal of digital transformation across the...
Reducing hospital admissions with COVID-19 telemonitoring
A new telemonitoring programme has helped to reduce hospital admissions and ER visits from patients with COVID-19.
The rapid upscaling of a COVID-19 telemonitoring programme...
2021: an outlook for 5G in healthcare
BT Enterprise Health Sector Lead Lucy Baker explores the role of 5G connectivity in the growing health tech sector.
Last year was a year like...
Kidney disease detection to be revolutionised with new AI smartphone app
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) smartphone app that can help detect kidney disease earlier is set to benefit hundreds of patients in the UK.
Developed...
Launch of UK’s first ‘Pharmacy First’ digital health service
The UK will see the launch of its first ever pharmacy-first digital health service in a partnership between Well Pharmacy and Push Doctor.
Well Pharmacy...
Remote blood pressure management effective and low-cost
Remote monitoring of blood pressure can offer personalised support and can result in better hypertension management than face-to-face consultations according to a new study.
A...
Senior patients prefer digital health tools to in-person consultations
A new report has shown that half of older patients in the UK had a better experience with digital health tools compared to in-person...
Supporting the healthcare sector on its digital transformation journey
Anne Sheehan, Business Director at Vodafone UK discusses how it is helping the healthcare sector in its digital transformation.
COVID-19 has presented many challenges for...
Discover the new technology managing cancer symptoms for patients
In a new trial, cancer patients across the UK have been using the eRAPID technology system to help them manage their cancer symptoms.
The system...
Diagnosing dysphagia in COVID-19 with telemedicine
Clinicians who are diagnosing and treating dysphagia in COVID-19 patients should use telemedicine in order to reduce risk to themselves, say experts.
The COVID-19 pandemic...
Not all telehealth solutions are created equal
Just a year ago, teleconferencing was a tool almost exclusive to business users. Video added the personal touch that went beyond faceless phone calls...
Five trends driving telemedicine market forecast through 2026
The rising number of COVID-19 infections across the globe is one of the key factors driving the demand for telemedicine.
A report from Global Market...
Efficient application of telehealth during COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced the rapid adoption of new technologies and new ways of delivering care.
COVID-19 has seen healthcare practitioners offering virtual patient visits and...
How telehealth technology prevents COVID-19 transmission
Doctor Christopher Oseh, freelance medical writer at Kolabtree, explains the role of telehealth in preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
The global incidence of coronavirus infection...
Advances in digital communication in the NHS: experts weigh in
An expert panel has offered in-depth analysis of current and future advances in digital communication across the UK’s healthcare sector.
The panel, with participants including...