Healthcare is on a transformational journey propelled by the explosion of digital technology that has emerged stronger after the pandemic. Social media posts are inundated with techno-solutions ranging from devices, apps and quick-fix remedies that promise to convert existing medical care into a more accessible, equitable and affordable system. The emergence of artificial intelligence has … Read more
Ambulance queues When patients arrive at hospital by ambulance they should be handed over within 15 minutes. This data shows the proportion of ambulance patients who waited 30 minutes or more, in the week shown. It comes from daily situation reports which are published weekly during the winter in England. As this is fast-turnaround data, … Read more
New Delhi : Reports released by dental organisations revealed that the number of people opting for tele-dentistry to seek dental advice has risen significantly in the post-pandemic world. The advent of tele-dentistry has effectively changed the dental health landscape in India. Tele-dentistry has boomed during the pandemic phase. As per the recent report by agency … Read more
LISBON: From mental health apps to a helmet that can shock a patient’s brain remotely, startups at this year’s Web Summit are betting on a major shift towards “tele-medicine” as the world emerges from the pandemic. Using technology to treat patients virtually was a major theme at one of the world’s largest tech conferences, which … Read more
Loneliness, bereavement and reluctance to access GPs can all lead to self-harm among older adults. Source link
May 18, 2021 — Gyms and fitness centers typically see a rush of new clients in January and also when the weather starts getting better in springtime. This year, after a year of pandemic-related disruptions, those two trends could combine: People wanting to get back in shape and lose the “COVID-19” just in time to … Read more