Telemedicine Archives - Neurology Advisor

Home-Based Telerehabilitation Beneficial for Stroke Patients

October 5, 2020

Home-based motor training telerehabilitation is beneficial for stroke patients, with enhanced interhemispheric functional connectivity of the M1 areas.

MSVirtual2020

Patients With MS More Ready to Use Telemedicine Than Their Neurologists

By

Brandon May

September 10, 2020

Multiple sclerosis patients are more prepared and ready to use telemedicine than their physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stroke

Telestroke Consultations Down During COVID-19 Pandemic

August 13, 2020

Weekly consults seen through a telestroke network decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black patients less likely to present with strokes.

Practice Management

COVID-19 and the Rise of Telemedicine for Chronic Neurological Disorders

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 7, 2020

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of telemedicine and remote consultation is becoming an increasingly attractive option.

Patient having video call with doctor during COVID-19

Practice Management

CMS Expanded Coverage for Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview

By

Rachael Beairsto

April 17, 2020

The CMS interim regulations are aimed at improving access to telemedicine and remote monitoring services in an effort to circumvent unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.

Sleep Disorders

Factors Affecting Quality of Life in People With Narcolepsy: The PROMIS Measures

By

Brandon May

March 16, 2020

Depression, negative social stigma, and dissatisfaction with current clinical care can have an impact on health-related quality of life in patients with narcolepsy.

ACTRIMS Forum 2020

Telehealth May Be Safe and Feasible for Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis

By

Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

February 28, 2020

Home telehealth may be a feasible and safe option for veterans with multiple sclerosis who have difficulty accessing services from the VA or community services.

AES 2019

Patients Report Positive Ratings for Large-Scale Outpatient Tele-Epilepsy Program

By

Utsav Aiya, MD

December 12, 2019

This study described data collected from patients who self-selected to participate in the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center’s virtual follow-up program.

Practice Management

No Medical Malpractice Cases Identified in Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine

By

Medical Bag Contributing Writer

June 11, 2019

There were no medical malpractice claims against direct-to-consumer telemedicine professionals or services among the reported cases identified in this study.

Practice Management

Virtual Video Visits Liked by Patients, Providers

February 1, 2019

Virtual video visits can effectively replace office visits for selected patients across medical specialties without sacrificing quality of care or patient-physician communication.