Abortion pills are just as safe to prescribe based on a patient's medical history as after an in-person exam, new research finds

During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills safely based solely on a patient’s medical history. Continuing this practice could help remove barriers to abortion care.

Ushma Upadhyay, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
March 21, 2022 ~7 min

Telehealth during COVID was a mixed bag for some nursing home residents

The use of telehealth at nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic proved a plus for some residents. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 8, 2021 ~5 min


Telehealth can help smokers in rural prisons quit

Telehealth visits with tobacco treatment specialists may help smokers in rural prisons quit tobacco smoking.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 22, 2021 ~4 min

Virtual PT during COVID exposed internet gaps for rural kids

A switch to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in internet access for children getting physical therapy who live in rural areas.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~5 min

3 ways COVID-19 may reshape how kids with autism learn

COVID-19's shift to online learning has posed challenges for kids with autism and their families. But it has also opened some doors for positive change.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
April 30, 2021 ~7 min

Telehealth can double nurses’ workload

Telehealth doubles the tasks nurses must complete to assist patients with chronic diseases, a new study shows.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
April 30, 2021 ~6 min

Hospital COVID policies failed perinatal patients and nurses

People who gave birth in the hospital and their nurses report the negative consequences of hospitals' pandemic policies in a new study.

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
April 9, 2021 ~9 min

Telemedicine for stroke improves patient outcomes, saves lives

The first national analysis shows patients at hospitals that offer remote stroke consults fare and were more likely to survive than patients who presented at hospitals without stroke telecare.

Jake Miller • harvard
March 1, 2021 ~4 min


45% of adults over 65 lack account for COVID vaccine sign-up

Patient portals offer an easy way to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines as they become available. But many older adults have yet to set up an account.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 20, 2021 ~8 min

Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health

Even during COVID-19, there are ways to keep your teeth healthy.

Andrew J. Corsaro, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Dentistry, University of Florida • conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 ~8 min

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