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April 13, 2021
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine updates guidance on telemedicine for sleep disorders

American Academy of Sleep Medicine updates guidance on telemedicine for sleep disorders

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine released an update highlighting the benefits of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

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April 12, 2021
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Telemedicine provides expanded access to gender-affirming care for youths

Telemedicine provides expanded access to gender-affirming care for youths

Telemedicine visits for gender-affirming care in minors rapidly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and may be able to expand access to care in the future, according to data from two studies published in Transgender Health.

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March 23, 2021
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Telemedicine eye care evaluations in early phase of pandemic well received

Telemedicine eye care evaluations in early phase of pandemic well received

Synchronous audiovisual telemedicine of eye care services was well received by patients and physicians during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a speaker at the virtual Wills Eye Conference.

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March 19, 2021
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COVID-19 shows ‘virtual is possible’ in ophthalmology

COVID-19 shows ‘virtual is possible’ in ophthalmology

Although COVID-19 triggered widespread disruption in medical care across all specialties, ophthalmologists had to overcome unique challenges. In an interview with Healio, Rishi P. Singh, MD, discussed problems posed early in the pandemic, the benefits of telemedicine, caring for vulnerable populations in the COVID-19 era and the need for more advanced technology moving forward.

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March 18, 2021
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What innovations will meet the challenges of undertreating retinal disease?

What innovations will meet the challenges of undertreating retinal disease?

Clinical trials have clearly laid out treatment protocols, usually with monthly treatment intervals, and the subjects tend to be compliant and motivated for the study visits. In the real world, life gets in the way.

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January 09, 2021
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Racial, socioeconomic gaps apparent in telemedicine

Racial, socioeconomic gaps apparent in telemedicine

Older, Asian and non-English-speaking patients were less likely to use telemedicine during the early days of the pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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January 07, 2021
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Fewer people initiated OUD treatment in early months of COVID-19 pandemic

Fewer people initiated OUD treatment in early months of COVID-19 pandemic

Although clinical visits and refills among patients already receiving opioid use disorder medication did not decrease during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer people initiated new treatment, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

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December 31, 2020
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New telehealth option for virtual hospital rounds integrates with EHR systems

New telehealth option for virtual hospital rounds integrates with EHR systems

A HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based telehealth solution that allows physicians to perform their hospital rounds virtually is now available, the digital health platform Zyter announced.

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December 23, 2020
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Dr. Mali’s Top 5 Predictions in Ophthalmology for 2021

Dr. Mali’s Top 5 Predictions in Ophthalmology for 2021

In this special episode, I sit down with this week’s co-host, my wife Yasmin P. Mali, MD, to discuss my top 5 predictions in ophthalmology in the new year. Stay tuned for a special announcement at the end of the show.

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December 16, 2020
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AI-based telemedicine platform may allow for large-scale AMD screening

AI-based telemedicine platform may allow for large-scale AMD screening

Artificial intelligence-based telemedicine platform may allow for large-scale screening of patients with age-related macular degeneration while lowering the cost of care, according to a poster at AAO Annual Meeting.

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