Mental health providers struggle to adapt during COVID-19

In a new survey, mental health providers share some of the work they're doing to help clients during the pandemic, as well as the challenges they face.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 30, 2020 • ~5 min

Chronic conditions worsen coronavirus risk – here's how to manage them amid the pandemic

While COVID-19 raises the risk for people with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and COPD, social distancing can make it harder to keep up diets and medication.

Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
April 22, 2020 • ~7 min

Coronavirus: Telemedicine is great when you want to stay distant from your doctor, but older laws are standing in the way

The use and support for telehealth has never been higher in the US. Hospitals and patients are flocking to adopt the technology but regulatory roadblocks remain.

Frank V. Zerunyan, Professor of the Practice of Governance, University of Southern California • conversation
April 2, 2020 • ~8 min

Patients and doctors seem open to telemedicine

New research finds that both physicians and patients in the UK are open to telemedicine. It's a timely finding as efforts to manage COVID-19 lead to more social distancing.

Peter Thorley-Warwick • futurity
March 25, 2020 • ~5 min

Poll: Most older adults wary of telemedicine

Most people older than 50 aren't ready to embrace virtual health visits with their doctors—unless they're traveling or need follow-up on previous care.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 1, 2019 • ~6 min

Kids get antibiotics more often via telemedicine

Children received prescriptions for antibiotics from 52% of telemedicine visits, research finds.

Andrea Kunicky-Pittsburgh • futurity
April 11, 2019 • ~3 min

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