Despite a foothold in medicine thatpredates Hippocrates himself, the traditional physical exam might be on the verge of extinction. The coronavirus crisis has driven more routine medical appointments ...

Virtual medicine lends itself to better conversations, writes Geoff Rutledge. Research shows that stronger relationships between primary care physicians and their patients yield significantly better ...

When it comes to urgent medical problems like ankle injuries or suspected strep, virtual MDs may be no match for the real thing, a new U.S. study suggests. Researchers got 67 volunteers to test out ...

When you're coming down with a cold, there are a few items you typically reach for to start feeling better: cough drops, herbal tea, maybe an over-the-counter medication. For most of us, though, a ...

One lesson for healthcare that came out of the pandemic was the convenience and effectiveness of virtual doctor’s visits. But seeing and talking with a doctor via video has apparent limitations. There ...

A sore throat. A pounding headache. No time to sit in a waiting room for hours. Many have faced this dilemma. Today, telemedicine has made healthcare accessible. A few taps on a phone, a quick video ...

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced some big changes in the world of medicine, making telehealth much more widely available than ever before. Although the pandemic is beginning to ...

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Now more than ever, doctor’s phones have been ringing off the hook. However, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person visits and non-emergency surgeries have been put on hold to stop the ...

Telehealth providers are cropping up as self-funded employers and insurance companies try to cut costs, but the rising popularity of virtual visits raises questions about whether seeing a physician ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors' offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Patients and their physicians turned to virtual ...

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