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16 Novembre 2024

A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring the Willingness of Hong Kong People to Use Teleconsultation in Primary Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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HumanInsight A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring the Willingness of Hong Kong People to Use Teleconsultation in Primary Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Telemed J E Health. 2024 Nov 15. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0215. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Objectives: To investigate the willingness of the general Hong Kong population to use teleconsultation in primary care and the factors […]

15 Novembre 2024

Upcoming multi-visceral robotic surgery systems: a SAGES review

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HumanInsight Upcoming multi-visceral robotic surgery systems: a SAGES review Surg Endosc. 2024 Nov 14. doi: 10.1007/s00464-024-11384-8. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Robotic surgical procedures continue to increase both in the United States (US) and worldwide. Several novel robotic surgical platforms are under development or undergoing regulatory approval. This review explores robotic platforms that are […]

15 Novembre 2024

Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in primary care settings: A scoping review of contemporary empirical literature

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HumanInsight Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in primary care settings: A scoping review of contemporary empirical literature Aust J Gen Pract. 2024 Nov-Supplement;53(11 Suppl):S107-S114. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-12-23-7070. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study comprehensively reviews the contemporary empirical literature on direct-to-consumer (DTC) telemedicine services within primary care. METHOD: MEDLINE, Embase and SCOPUS were strategically searched and screened. Data on […]

15 Novembre 2024

Prognostic Value of Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium Criteria in Older Patients With Heart Failure

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HumanInsight Prognostic Value of Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium Criteria in Older Patients With Heart Failure J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2024 Nov 11:105350. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105350. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia in 2019 (AWGS 2019) emphasized muscle mass measurements. In contrast, the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) […]

15 Novembre 2024

Changes in senescence markers after a weight loss intervention in older adults with obesity

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HumanInsight Changes in senescence markers after a weight loss intervention in older adults with obesity Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2024 Nov 7;129:105685. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105685. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Understanding how weight loss interventions in older adults with obesity impact aging biology can lay the foundation for targeted, 'geroscience-based' interventions. This study examines the association […]

15 Novembre 2024

Telemedicine Use Among Adults With and Without Diagnosed Prediabetes or Diabetes, National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021 and 2022

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HumanInsight Telemedicine Use Among Adults With and Without Diagnosed Prediabetes or Diabetes, National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2021 and 2022 Prev Chronic Dis. 2024 Nov 14;21:E90. doi: 10.5888/pcd21.240229. ABSTRACT We analyzed 2021 and 2022 National Health Interview Survey data to describe the prevalence of past 12-month telemedicine use among US adults with no prediabetes […]

15 Novembre 2024

Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19

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HumanInsight Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 Pituitary. 2024 Nov 14. doi: 10.1007/s11102-024-01466-0. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This review aims to present current data on the course of COVID-19 in patients with Cushing syndrome (CS) and discuss treatment for CS during to the pandemic. METHODS: Literature review using PubMed (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). The search included the following […]

15 Novembre 2024

Telehealth to Address Preventable Maternal Deaths: A Call to Action

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HumanInsight Telehealth to Address Preventable Maternal Deaths: A Call to Action Telemed J E Health. 2024 Nov 14. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0522. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Over 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. Telehealth approaches can help address disparities by increasing access to quality maternal health care. In this position statement, we advocate for the utility […]

15 Novembre 2024

Evaluation of the Clinical Impact of a Smartphone Application for Cataract Detection

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HumanInsight Evaluation of the Clinical Impact of a Smartphone Application for Cataract Detection Cureus. 2024 Oct 14;16(10):e71467. doi: 10.7759/cureus.71467. eCollection 2024 Oct. ABSTRACT Background Approximately 10 million people in India suffer from bilateral blindness, with cataracts accounting for roughly 70% of these cases. However, there is a severe scarcity of ophthalmologists in India (12,000 across […]

15 Novembre 2024

Aligning practitioner's perception: Empowering MAST framework for evaluating telemedicine services

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HumanInsight Aligning practitioner's perception: Empowering MAST framework for evaluating telemedicine services Digit Health. 2024 Nov 13;10:20552076241297317. doi: 10.1177/20552076241297317. eCollection 2024 Jan-Dec. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Telemedicine is a digital substitute for in-person healthcare service delivery systems that has gained popularity amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to evaluate telemedicine compatibility from the […]

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Analysis of the influencing factors and spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of telemedicine service supply: Empirical evidence from pilot cities in China
CONCLUSION: Medical institutions carry out telemedicine service programmes with a certain order of priority. Their decisions are often influenced by various factors such as price, out-of-pocket payment ratio and level and attribute of the healthcare organisation. The development of telemedicine may follow an inverted 'U' pattern with the level of regional economic development.
Digital health and quality of care in Primary Health Care: an evaluation model
CONCLUSION: This study achieved the goal of developing a model to evaluate digital health interventions in Primary Health Care, helping to identify adequate and useful evaluation methods filling the gap of the lack of quality evaluation standards in the brazilian Digital Health Strategy. It presents an important difference in relation to models from different countries, […]
A randomized trial of at-home COVID-19 tests, telemedicine, and rapid prescription delivery for immunocompromised individuals
Background: COVID-19 continues to impose substantial risks to people who are immunocompromised and over 65 years old. Objective: Using a randomized control trial, we evaluated whether access to at-home COVID-19 tests, telemedicine, and same-day prescription delivery could reduce COVID cases, hospitalizations, and the cost of COVID care for the high-risk populations. Design: Individuals participated remotely, […]
The Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency Patient Journey: Identifying Opportunities for Digital Health Interventions
Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is a chronic condition where the pituitary gland fails to produce sufficient growth hormone, leading to delayed growth and developmental challenges. Patient journey maps can provide insight into pain points and potential opportunities for new or improved interventions to enhance care. However, a patient journey map does not yet exist […]
Mobile Health Technologies and Their Features Affecting Medication Adherence Among Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review
This scoping review explores mobile health (mHealth) technologies and their features affecting medication adherence in cancer patients. Among 11 selected studies, predominantly from the USA, mHealth tools, particularly smartphone apps, were examined for their features in managing cancer patient's medication adherence. The studies highlighted the importance of adherence in continuous cancer therapy, with mHealth tools […]
Extending the Scope of Telemedicine to Podiatric Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in healthcare. This study explores the feasibility of telemedicine for foot and ankle care in primary settings, using a mixed-methods approach with online questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews. Stakeholders, including patients, podiatrists, and senior healthcare managers, agreed on the need for a telemedicine service. Recommendations include […]
Qualitative Assessment of Attitudes Towards Telerehabilitation in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among men. Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) has been shown to increase survival in men with metastatic PC. Despite its efficacy, ADT's long-term use adversely impacts quality of life (QoL) due to multiple side effects. Multimodal cancer rehabilitation (CR) programs improve QoL but face […]
Pill Dispenser with Telecare Extension
The existing pill dispenser systems help elderly people to improve their quality of life, and medication adherence. But these systems lack interactive capabilities with caregivers, a crucial element in comprehensive home care management. The suggested CareConnect aims to bridge this gap by introducing a Telecare extension that not only manages medication adherence but also facilitates […]
Bridging the Gap: How Accounting for Social Determinants of Health Can Improve Digital Health Equity in Cardiovascular Medicine
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review, we discuss the importance of digital health equity and how social determinants of health (and intersectionality with race, ethnicity, and gender) affect cardiovascular health-related outcomes in digital health trials. We propose strategies to improve digital health equity as we move to a digitally-connected world for healthcare applications and beyond.
Health Care Utilization With Telemedicine and In-Person Visits in Pediatric Primary Care
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cohort study, telephone and video visits for pediatric primary care were associated with less prescribing and ordering than in-person visits. Telemedicine visits were associated with modestly higher rates of subsequent in-person visits and slightly higher rates of ED visits, and there was no difference in hospitalizations. Telemedicine appears to be […]

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