When it comes to the leading causes of death in the US, heart disease is always near the top, which is why cardiac health is always top of mind for health professionals. The ultimate goal for any hospital CEO or…
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…
Telehealth organizations such as Specialist Direct offer solutions that expedite the allocation of organs for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and transplant centers. Real-time services facilitate a reduction in organ discard by providing timely testing to improve diagnostic study interpretations to…
Did you know there are over 20 subdivisions of specialties in the area of diagnostic pathology? This according to telepathology scholarly articles. This is why the field of pathology has benefitted so greatly from telepathology. Telepathology can be defined as the use of communicative…
Diagnosis is key in developing a treatment plan for any illness. The faster you can get a diagnosis, the faster you can begin treating the ailment. Delays in diagnosis may not be a crucial misstep when talking about a simple…
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…
OPOs face the ongoing challenge of allocating lungs for transplant. Allocation policies regarding the donation service area span a 250-nautical mile radius, negatively impacting the procurement process. As a result, travel distances and costs will increase, and the opportunity to…