Telehealth is a proven and valuable option for people with cardiovascular disease, although there are limitations to its use in rural and under-resourced communities, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Associationm (AHA). The statement was published Nov. 14 in the Association’s flagship peer-reviewed journal Circulation. An AHA scientific statement is an… Continue reading Telehealth and Heart Disease
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Stress Drinking
Whether it’s stress from quarantining, worrying about your family’s health, or becoming an at-home teacher, it can become all too common to reach for wine or liquor as a technique to relax during this tough period. But the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warns against alcohol habits that could suddenly spiral out of control. Drinking… Continue reading Stress Drinking
Study: Telehealth Could Be Lifesaver for Hypertension Patients
People enrolled in a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program to control high blood pressure were about half as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to those who received routine primary care, according to new research published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal. Researchers, led by study author Karen L. Margolis, M.D., M.P.H.,… Continue reading Study: Telehealth Could Be Lifesaver for Hypertension Patients
Telemedicine and Your Skin Health
As coronavirus cases continue to rise, people are sheltering in place to slow its spread. However, many people still need care from a board-certified dermatologist. To keep patients safe and conserve personal protective equipment — such as masks, gowns, and gloves — many dermatologists are seeing patients virtually through telemedicine. Here’s an overview from the… Continue reading Telemedicine and Your Skin Health