Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with 18 million people lost to the condition each year. Early detection is possible using scans, tests, and measures, including echocardiograms. However, there are limitations on diagnosis accuracy when specialists are…
Heart disease is the number one killer in America. As a result, medical science and technology advancements are critical to reducing the risk of heart-related deaths. Advancements in technology allow doctors to diagnose and treat heart disease using non-invasive procedures…
Organ transplants are a necessary treatment when other treatments fail. Although healthcare practitioners might attempt other treatments first, such as infusions or tissue transplants in the early stages, transplants are the final option if the patient does not respond. Luckily…
Telemedicine helps treat patients seeking the medical care they need in underserved areas. Healthcare inequality in these areas is also top of mind for medical facilities struggling to meet the needs of an aging population. Also, with age comes an…
The global digital pathology market is expected to reach $5.7 billion in 2020. It allows for quick, accurate diagnoses and treatments performed at a distance. Telepathology scanners are one of the most important advances in this field. They create digital…
Teleradiology is a term that refers to the transmission of medical patient images that have been electronically digitized. Radiology is a particular type of imaging technique that physicians use to take images of internal parts of the body. Examples of…
WESTWOOD, Kan., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Midwest Transplant Network (MTN), a Kansas-based organ procurement organization (OPO), has partnered with Specialist Direct, a leading telehealth solutions provider, to utilize its telepathology, telecardiology and teleradiology services to accelerate the diagnostics of organ…
Living in a rural community offers a quieter, more simple way of life for many people, but that doesn’t always extend to healthcare. In some cases, it can be challenging for people in rural areas to get the care they…
It’s no secret that pathology is a crucial aspect of organ transplantation. But many transplant hospitals and OPOs can run into challenges due to logistical issues when trying to harvest healthy organs for transplantation. Fast and Accurate Diagnoses Accuracy…
There’s no question that the statistics surrounding organ donation can be unsettling. When you consider there are over 105,000 people on the national transplant waiting list, and 17 people die every day waiting for a transplant, it’s easy to see…