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How Long Should EM Residency Be? New Studies Shed Light

ACEP Now

For example, four-year programs could offer formal research training or niche clinical experiences such as aeromedical or telemedicine, which a 3-year curriculum cannot not feasibly accommodate. ultrasound and resuscitation procedures) may become a new standard for programs and require a longer training period.

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Virtual Reality Applications in Workers’ Compensation Reviews

Advanced Medical Reviews

For years, many insurance carriers offered limited coverage options for such telehealth consultations conducted via phone/VoIP or video conference, for several reasons, including: Lack of a clear definition of what services qualified as telemedicine. VR can be the next step in such high-definition telemedicine.

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Recognizing Fatty Liver: Signs and Treatment Options

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Nowadays, telemedicine service is also becoming common, through which you can get instant health assessments. An ultrasound, MRI or CT scan is also used to visualize the accumulated fat in the liver. When the accumulated fat in the liver weighs more than 5-10% of the organ, it is considered a liver disease.

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How Long Should an Emergency Medicine Residency Be?

ACEP Now

For example, four-year programs could offer formal research training or niche clinical experiences such as aeromedical or telemedicine, which a three-year curriculum cannot feasibly accommodate. ultrasound and resuscitation procedures) may become a new standard for programs and require a longer training period.