by Bruce Brown | November 21, 2017 | General News, Medical
On paper, U.S. adult hypertension prevalence recently increased significantly due to new measures from the American Heart Association. Previously, CDC studies indicated approximately one in three U.S. adults suffers from hypertension. Now, however, following the...
by Bruce Brown | October 31, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
Approximately one in nine women has symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) after having a baby, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Postpartum depression (PPD) is more intense and a greater potential risk for the mother and newborn than...
by Bruce Brown | April 26, 2017 | General News, Medical
Ten years ago if you asked healthcare professionals about their organization’s mobile strategies, you’d most likely get a blank stare. Most physicians and other professionals owned smartphones, but there was little or no organizational buy-in, according to...
by Alfred Poor | April 25, 2017 | General News, Medical
Technology is transforming how medical care is conducted. In addition to new diagnostic tools and treatment options, healthcare professionals have more ways to interact with patients, to monitor their condition and provide early warning of possible health risks. A new...
by Alfred Poor | April 11, 2017 | General News, Medical
Have you been to a doctor’s office in the past 12 months? How much time did you spend waiting compared with time spent with a physician? One of the promises of telemedicine is that it can make the process more efficient for both patients and professionals,...