“That’s Totally Me”: The Rise of the Meme Self-Diagnosis
Memes about medical conditions, circulating on Instagram, TikTok and other sites, are making people wonder, "Do I have that?"
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Should You Be Tracking Your Health to Help Out Your Doctor?
To augment virtual care, more healthcare providers are advising patients to take their vitals, or monitor other physiological functions, themselves.
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What Can You Actually Do During a Video Visit?
Virtual patient-ing is here to stay. Here's what to know.
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When a Selfie Can Replace an Office Visit
Teledermatology is on the rise. Here's what to know.
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Keeping Hackers Away From Medical Devices Is a Big Job
More patients are relying on wireless pacemakers, insulin pumps and other devices. What happens when this life-saving tech gets hijacked?
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What to Expect as Patient Care and High Tech Merge
Remote health monitoring could revolutionize healthcare — but are doctors ready to handle an avalanche of patient data?
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