When a doctor wants to search for blood clots, he or she may order some tests. One of these is a venous ultrasound. Learn more about it here. Do you have varicose veins? Also known as spider veins or age…
Floating Doctors founder to advise company as it expands internationally (Henderson, Nevada) Specialist Direct, Inc. is proud to announce that the founder of Floating Doctors, Dr. Benjamin LaBrot, will advise Specialist Direct as the company continues to expand internationally. This…
Interpretation of a biopsy is vital in kidney pathology when assessing the suitability of a donor organ. We take a look at why it is so important, and how telepathology can help. More than 100,000 people in the US are waiting for…
Organ donation can change and save lives, but often comes with a whole host of problems that reduces the chances of receiving a suitable organ. Modern technology, such as telepathology, is beginning to help reduce some of the problems with…
From potential risks to reading results and everything in between, this guide will tell you exactly what you need to know about a stress echocardiogram. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. In fact, this health problem is so…
Rural populations need access to quality cardiology, but they might not be getting it. Disparities in access to specialized care are a real issue in rural communities, for various reasons. Luckily, technological advancements in telecardiology are beginning to offer solutions…
Not quite sure what telecardiology services entail? Check out this brief overview explaining exactly what telecardiology is and how it’s applicable in day to day healthcare scenarios! Telecardiology sounds pretty confusing, especially for those who have never heard of it…
Organ procurement is a difficult process, but it has been made a little easier thanks to the use of telepathology. Real-time access to pathologists has led to an increase in organ transplants. We look at how. Organ transplants have some…
Having the knowledge and ability to understand echocardiogram results is an invaluable skill. Check out this guide to help you pick up the basics! Do you or a family member have an echocardiogram scheduled in the near future? Maybe you’re…
Key parts of the organ procurement process in post-mortem organ donation require the services of a pathologist. We take a look at why this is so important, and how telepathology can benefit this process. Technology has given rise to a…