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Virtual reality for pain management has potential, but hurdles remain

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A study published this week in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that virtual reality can be a useful, scalable and appealing alternative to existing pain management approaches. Health Tech, a health equity incubation partner at UCSF, and AppliedVR, a platform that provides therapeutic VR for pain management.

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Average Multiples and Key Drivers of Digital Therapeutics (DTx) M&A deals in 2023

Lloyd Price

Chronic pain management: DTx programs can help manage chronic pain conditions by providing cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and biofeedback training. DTx products can be used to provide remote care, which is essential during a pandemic when in-person visits are limited.

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Digital MSK: current investment trends and potential future innovation

Lloyd Price

Telehealth and Remote Care Solutions: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth and remote care solutions, including in the MSK space. AI-powered tools may help in automating certain aspects of MSK care, improving accuracy, and enabling more precise interventions.

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Nordic HealthTech: one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world

Lloyd Price

The use of telemedicine to provide remote care: Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide medical care remotely. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it allows patients to receive care from doctors without having to travel to a clinic or hospital.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Everything from mental health treatments, diabetes care, cardiac/stroke rehab, and pain management are all now available at home through the use of a digital therapeutic.

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Ambulatory surgery center's virtual care platform helps boost productivity and patient satisfaction

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" The platform alerts the patient's care team when needed, prompting clinicians to check in with the patient about mobility issues, pain management or other concerns.

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What has Telemedicine done for You Lately?

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You’ve discussed it in strategy meetings, you’ve overheard your competitors talking about it at conferences, and maybe patients have even asked about it: telemedicine. Why do you need it in your organization? For one, a Cisco global survey found that 74% of patients are interested in access to virtual healthcare services.