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To treat U.S. warfighters effectively, the military health system must integrate medical data that’s been siloed in out-of-date systems — and do it in situations where bandwidth is scarce. 

It's more important than ever for providers to communicate with patients and their families, speaking honestly about what to expect from end-of-life care, say experts.

The smart device, a prototype by Fab Lab Bahrain, reportedly uses UV-C light that kills or inactivates a range of microorganisms by disrupting their DNA or RNA.

Local authorities are to be given access to postcode-level data on people testing positive for coronavirus in their areas. 

An interview with Dr Helmi Zakariah, CEO, AIME.   

The finalized deal, first valued at $600 million when it was announced in January, is worth $150 million in cash and 4.6 million shares of Teladoc stock.

"We are hearing from patients and providers who are concerned about when Medicare’s temporary changes to telehealth rules will be rolled back and whether they will receive any advance notice," they said.

The value of involving clinicians in digital tool development and the power of data sharing were major themes of a HIMSS Digital Dialogue webinar, held in collaboration with Philips, where European healthcare leaders shared their pandemic experiences.

The two pilot projects involve using voice-recognition technology to remind patients to take medication and connecting individuals with others through an online community.