Telepathology, the use of technology to view light microscopy images at a distance, was pioneered by Dr. Ronald S. Weinstein in 1986 when he used tele-robotic light microscopy technology through satellite communications to diagnose cancer in a patient in El…
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…
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…
The Main Challenge for Organ Transplants The National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) of 1984 set the stage for the current organ procurement process. Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), as well as their oversight network, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN),…
Now more than ever, it’s essential to improve pathology assessments. You can do this using technology. Dr. Ronald Weinstein, M.D. is the founding father of telepathology applications. The doctor coined the word in 1986. At that time, Dr. Weinstein outlined…
Telepathology opens the door to faster, more efficient answers, and it creates opportunities for doctors and patients. Plus, it’s one of the fastest-growing markets in medicine. What is Telepathology, and How Does It Work? Telepathology is the use of technology…
Due to current global conditions, that growth isn’t going to subside anytime soon. Telepathology solutions are becoming an even more common practice today, thanks to COVID-19. The pandemic dramatically sped up the process of making these solutions more advanced. They…
Telepathology refers to the practice of medical diagnosis that’s facilitated by digital transmission of pathological data. As most medical professionals know, one of the main issues when it comes to pathology is the time it takes to get results. When…