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Telemedicine And Mobile Telemedicine Systems, Vikas Singh
Telemedicine And Mobile Telemedicine Systems, Vikas Singh
Vikas Singh
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Telemedicine literally means medicine at a distance. It is both the delivery of healthcare and exchange of healthcare information over long distances, combining medical knowledge with communications and information technology. It includes both, the clinical (diagnosis, treatment and medical records) and academic medicine (research, education and training).
An estimated 100 million Americans suffer from chronic health conditions, including heart disease, lung disorders, and diabetes, and treatment for these conditions accounts for three-fourths of total U.S. health-care costs. In addition, the elderly (65 years or older) population is rapidly increasing; it is estimated that it will reach 53 million …