Teledermatology expansion may greatly benefit underrepresented and underserved populations during the coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, per Dermatology Advisor.
Surgical patients who use telehealth services are much more likely to show up for their initial clinic visit or follow-up appointment during the post-surgery period than those who rely on in-person visits only, according to a new study.
The implant offers larger size options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, addressing the needs of the 1 in 7 women previously underserved by size limitations.
When patients’ primary care doctors were able to photograph areas of concern and share them with dermatologists, the response time for a consultation dropped from almost 84 days to under 5 hours, a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Independence Blue Cross suggests.
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A July survey from Harmony Healthcare of more than 2,000 Americans found the majority to believe telehealth provides not only safety in this time of a global medical crisis, but also convenience for those seeking care, according to Healio.
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COVID-19 created unprecedented demand for telehealth, given the need for continued timely and safe access to care while avoiding in-person contact. The rapid transition, however, has left many physicians grappling with how to integrate and adapt telehealth into their workflows. Read more at healthaffairs.org.
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Although online consultations are commonly performed with patients in the convenience of their own homes, there are several important things patients should know in order to optimize their experience. These are the top five, according to NewBeauty.
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Expanded telehealth services at UT Southwestern have proved effective at safely delivering patient care during the pandemic, leading to an increase in patients even in specialties such as plastic surgery, according to a new study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
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Allurion Technologies is supporting customers around the world during COVID-19 with an expanded digital offering, the Natick, Mass-based company reports.
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DermTech Inc announces that its lead non-invasive melanoma detection test, the DermTech Pigmented Lesion Assay, is now available for use by clinicians and their patients via telemedicine.
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A near-global lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic has made video conferencing a primary mode of communication between friends, family and co-workers, and plastic surgeons say that trend is reflected in an influx of appointments and consultations for cosmetic procedures, per the New York Post.
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Keeping the lines of communication open gives patients a sense that you care about them and are committed to their well-being, says Alexander Rivkin, MD, the leading pioneer of non-surgical rhinoplasty.
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SkinIO, a digital mole-mapping system, announceS SkinIO Teledermatology, a new platform that allows dermatologists to capture high-quality photos from patients to enable the best possible remote dermatological care.
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“We have a way of doing things, and we’re used to it — now all of a sudden, things are thrown to the wind,” Adam Friedman, MD, said in a recent webinar on COVID-19-related dermatology issues hosted by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology on April 1.
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Yes, you can still see your dermatologist while practicing social distancing, according to Women’s Health.
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