Introduction Rural communities are often underserved by health care providers, and telemedicine offers an opportunity to improve access to care. Say’s Dr. Julian Mitton, two local examples illustrate how telemedicine can help rural areas: Waunakee Community Care Center and UnityPoint Health Meriter. Telemedicine has emerged as a critical component of the U.S. health care system. […]
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How to Leverage Big Data to Improve Patient Outcomes.
Introduction The healthcare industry is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world. With its focus on patient safety and improved outcomes, it makes sense that big data has become such a popular topic for doctors and other medical professionals. But what exactly is “big data,” and how can it be used to […]
The Future of Virtual Reality in Medical Training and Therapy.
Introduction There is no doubt that Virtual Reality (VR) is one of the most exciting technology trends of the 21st century. Say’s Dr. Julian Mitton, the potential applications for VR are endless, including military training, medical training and therapy, surgical rehearsal, and pain management. Applications of VR in medicine include military training, medical training and […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges.
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that deals with the design and development of intelligent machines. These machines can learn from data, make predictions, perform tasks and other functions that are normally considered to be done by humans. AI has been used in healthcare for decades, but it has only recently […]