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According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day!  A day those of Irish descent honor their heritage with green beer, corned beef and cabbage and an Irish jig or two. But did you know there is an ancient blood disease that still affects those … Continue reading →

Telemedicine is expected to surge as millions of Americans become insured under the Affordable Care Act. As many as 10 million people already rely on Telemedicine most for teleconferencing with their doctor, according to the American Telemedicine Association.

According to the American Telemedicine Association, 10 million Americans directly benefited from telemedicine services between 2012 and 2013. Employers of all sizes have begun contracting with telehealth providers to cut medical costs and provide workers with 24-hour access to doctors … Continue reading →

We’ve all had a doctor’s visit with a physician who lacked a pleasant bedside manner. In fact more often than not, doctors lack effective communication skills – the kind of skills that make patients feel comfortable or reassured.

February is Heart Month. It’s always a good reminder to keep your heart healthy by eating right and exercising regularly. Heart disease remains the number one killer of Americans. A new imaging technique is helping to recognize a certain heart … Continue reading →

Just 60 years ago, house calls for doctors were common. If your child was sick you could call the doctor and he would show up in a couple hours with his black bag. While times have changed, what’s old is … Continue reading →

Obviously telemedicine and teleradiology are near and dear to our hearts. That’s because we truly believe in the numerous benefits of providing telemedicine to people all over the world. If you’re not exactly sure what telemedicine means it’s simply medical … Continue reading →

Injuries are nothing new for professional athletes. Whether basketball, football, baseball or soccer, injuries pretty much come with the territory. Some injuries are career-enders others require a little rest and rehabilitation. But what every injury has in common is the … Continue reading →

We hear stories all the time about people being diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening medical conditions. Just browse the internet for a few minutes and you can easily find someone coping with a disease or just being diagnosed and … Continue reading →