Orthotopic lung transplantation is sadly limited by the availability of donor organs. With approximately 1,050 patients awaiting lung transplants in the United States, finding ways to increase lung availability is a high priority for organ procurement organizations (OPOs). Adding to…
Digital pathology solutions are helping to create an equalized availability of pathology services across the U.S. Traditionally, major city centers have enjoyed higher-quality medical services, including the availability of state-of-the-art medical testing facilities. Remote healthcare facilities can augment their medical…
There are an estimated 50,000 patients awaiting heart transplantation, with an average of only 5,000 transplants taking place each year. As a result, OPOs are under significant pressure to increase the amount of donor hearts available. This makes the assessment…
What Is Telepathology? Telepathology refers to the practice of pathology from a distance. Since its inception, telepathology has been utilized in many forms, including for histopathology related cases. Histopathology refers the process by which a pathologist views a tissue sample…