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6 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

GlobalMed

Marrero , director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Border Health Disparities in Tucson, says, “Diabetes may be the most serious public health crisis of our time.” But what isn’t as well known is how telemedicine is helping patients manage their condition and live healthier lives. Dr. David G.

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Health informatics and why participatory healthcare is key to its future

Society for Participatory Medicine

The program belongs to both Northeastern’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences and Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Since the program’s inception, the curriculum has required that students develop proficiency in health science, management science, and information science.

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7 Ways Telemedicine Helps Control Diabetes

GlobalMed

Marrero , director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Border Health Disparities in Tucson, says, “Diabetes may be the most serious public health crisis of our time.” Dr. David G. Consider that: An estimated 30 million Americans live with diabetes. Support for lifestyle modifications.