Remote Interpretation of Whole Slide Imaging The term telepathology was coined three decades ago by Dr. Ronald Weinstein to describe the delivery of pathology services over a distance. A more current definition would specifically refer to making use of the…
In 2017, the medical world celebrated the 30-year anniversary of an invention that changed the way medical care is practiced around the globe. Telepathology was introduced to the world in 1987, and its impact has been felt ever since. Telepathology…
Telecardiology is the application of telemedicine in the field of cardiology, and since its introduction, it has made large strides in improving how cardiovascular diseases are diagnosed and treated. Cardiovascular diseases have a very influential and negative impact on Americans’…
Digital pathology enables a pathologist to work with a digitized image created from a glass slide, providing the necessary technology and workflow for image acquisition and archival. Telepathology, which adds telecommunications technology to digital imagery, provides an opportunity to efficiently…
Venous Ultrasounds are a valuable diagnostic tool used in cardiology to discover a wide variety of cardiovascular-related conditions that can lead to critical health issues if left unattended. They work by utilizing a ‘duplex’ technique that combines traditional and Doppler ultrasound, which…
Today in the United States, 114,000 people are on the National Transplant Waiting list. Over the last two and a half decades, these numbers have grown by nearly 80% due in large part to increased educational awareness and a higher demand for…
Today in the United States, almost 86 million people have been diagnosed with some form of heart condition, and cardiovascular issues claim more lives than any other disease, both nationally and internationally. The good news is that there is evidence that the…
Recent health trends have triggered an increased demand for frozen sections (FS) biopsies, also known as cryosections. These are a type of tissue sample that are ‘flash’ frozen using a specially developed cryostat machine so that they can be immediately examined by pathologists…
Empowering patients to manage their heart conditions helps physicians create a more successful plan of care and optimal outcomes for those they serve. One of the advances in telecardiology that allows for more in-depth patient assessments is the Holter Portable Monitor. These small hand-held…
The growing digital pathology (DP) sector of telemedicine is currently valued at over $320 million, and global growth forecasts predict a 12% compound increase in this amount by 2025, to $888 million. Increases in chronic diseases such as cancer help account for…