NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – After a live video consult with a dermatologist, almost every patient who’d previously been checked out by a primary care doctor had a change in their diagnosis…
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Healthy Eats: Quinoa
This month’s recipe features quinoa, a delicious whole “grain” that is easy to digest, full of high quality protein and fiber, and can form the basis of many a delicious meal. Right…
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The Weekend Workout: 3 Moves to Tone Your Core
Socializing, errands, chores and to-do lists; your weekends are jam-packed and getting to the gym often takes a backseat to other priorities. Check out these three moves that will work your core;…
Read more >Telemedicine is on the Rise
As a progressive new form of quality and convenient health, telehealth practices are growing, especially in rural areas, as it improves quality, access and cost of care. However, with a reimbursement model…
Read more >Telemedicine Brings Emergency Help to Rural America
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Patients in rural areas are now finding better access to their doctors. Advanced technology is allowing them to connect from far away even in some emergency situations. Just…
Read more >Creating Connections to Help Those with Brain Injuries in Southwest Virginia
The 9 a.m. videoconference greetings were filled with typical morning salutations until Jean Groseclose noticed that her friend Dan Cobb was logged in. “There’s my handsome man,” she said with a smile….
Read more >Telehealth Can Reduce Patient Mortality Risk, U.K. Study Finds
The use of telehealth technology can reduce patient mortality rates by 45%, according to a study by the United Kingdom’s Department of Health, Becker’s Hospital Review reports. Study Details The findings are…
Read more >When the Doctor Calls
Cold and flu season is a nightmarish event for most parents, especially when a little one brings it home and contaminates the rest of the clan. Fevers, coughs, sore throats, and runny…
Read more >Coverage from our Health Care of the Future event
The Phoenix Business Journal hosted its second annual Health Care of the Future roundtable discussion Wednesday to address some of the changes and innovations that continue to reshape Arizona’s medical industry.
Read more >Health Brief: Arm Yourself This Cold and Flu Season
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - (November 18, 2011) Despite great strides in modern medicine, there are still no known cures for the common cold or the flu. To help keep you and your family…
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