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They foresee a future where the patient can access and manage their healthcare universe in the same way they manage their entertainment media, their banking, and their shopping; online, with a computer or a mobile device, delivered to them instantly, anywhere.
There is news, and a podcast, this week about another Virtual Medicine system that should be available later this year. A company called American Well, in a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, will give patients online access to a Family Doctor, through video conferencing, phone, or even Instant Messaging. These … Continue reading Another Virtual Medicine Plan
A new e-health option we mentioned last year, is now up and running. In an article from Texas, we get more details about how NowClinic operates, and projections for the future of online medicine. NowClinics are positioning themselves as a short-term convenience, not a replacement for a traditional doctor visit. From the article: “An online … Continue reading Progress Update for eMedicine
In the recently-revealed National Broadband Plan (download the full PDF here), the FCC lays out it’s vision for the future of data and communications. Prominent in this vision: dramatic advances in healthcare technology. Along with Healthcare IT and Electronic Medical Records, they outline ambitious goals for various types of distance medicine: telemedicine, broadband and video … Continue reading FCC Agrees With KwikMed in the National Broadband Plan
…these drugs are almost always illegal, and are very often quite dangerous.
Did you ever think that taking Propecia might one day save your life? A study in The Lancet Oncology found that in men aged 40 – 60 years, taking 1mg/day of finasteride for 48 weeks lowers serum PSA concentration. Within 48 weeks of randomization, men aged 40 – 49 years and 50 – 60 years … Continue reading Propecia Staves Off Prostate Cancer?
…see how these sites can make these claims, when ONLY KwikMed and its affiliates are licensed to prescribe in the US.
Google has announced (in a blog post found here) that it will no longer accept advertsiing from any online pharmacy which issues a prescription online. They have commented that they will only accept advertising from websites with VIPPS certification (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites). VIPPS has been created by the National Association of Pharmacy Boards … Continue reading Google Takes Down Online Pharmacies
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are a big topic in the news lately. They are a central talking point in the healthcare reform debate, and a focus of current efforts to improve care and reduce costs. Many politicians hope that a comprehensive implementation of EMR systems can save billions of dollars per year by having more … Continue reading The Reality of EMRs
In a study soon to appear in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, overweight men commonly report an unsatisfying sex life which may be related to low levels of circulating testosterone. Patients with low testosterone levels also respond less favorably to the Erectile Dysfunction medications. Simple blood tests can assess for a deficiency in this … Continue reading Overweight Men Have Common Hormonal Deficit
