For over 100 years, the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) has been the cornerstone for
detecting prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). In recent decades, controversies have …

As pressure increases on public health systems globally, a potential consequence is that
this is transferred to patients in the form of longer waiting times to receive care. In this review …

Background During the first COVID-19 pandemic 'lockdown'in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(March–May 2020, in which strict 'stay at home'measures were introduced), general …

Background Despite its rapid expansion, little is known about use of direct to consumer
(DTC) telemedicine. Objective To characterize telemedicine patients and physicians and …

BACKGROUND: With health care practice consolidation, the increasing geographic scope of
health care systems, and the advancement of mobile telecommunications, there is …

Background We analyze the impact of outpatient telemedicine services on the travel burden
of vascular surgery patients with regard to distance, time, and cost, as well as the emission …

Background: When someone needs to know whether and when to seek medical attention,
there are a range of options to consider. Each will have consequences for the individual …

The telemedicine industry and adoption of services have grown exponentially in the last 5
years, and the market is expected to reach more than $130 billion by 2025. Most US health …

Limited data exist on differences in time spent on household activities and child care
between male and female physicians, which may influence sex differences in hours worked …

Background: Days spent obtaining health care outside the home can represent not only
access to needed care but also substantial time, effort, and cost, especially for older adults …