Pathology continues to implement innovations in digital technology solutions. Whole slide imaging uses glass slide scanning capabilities to produce digital images. Advanced technology in whole slide scanning hardware and software provide ready access for interpretations and consulting while also protecting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…