Rapid expansion of direct-to-consumer telemental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Jessica M Gannon ◽  
Abigail Schlesinger ◽  
Jody Glance ◽  
Mandayam Sujata ◽  
Noreen Fredrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Telemental Health ◽  
Direct To Consumer

scholarly journals The impact of direct-to-consumer wearables in pediatric electrophysiology telehealth clinics: A real-world case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-171
Author(s):  
Lisa Roelle ◽  
Aarti S. Dalal ◽  
Nathan Miller ◽  
William B. Orr ◽  
George Van Hare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Direct To Consumer ◽  
Pediatric Electrophysiology ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Role of Hemoperfusion in COVID-19 Infection: A Case Series

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Amirsavadkouhi ◽  
Alireza Jahangirifard ◽  
Reza Shahrami ◽  
Saeid Safari ◽  
Faezeh Feizabadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Severe Infection ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Cytokine Storm ◽  
Cytokine Levels

The rapid expansion of a novel human infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has evolved into a pandemic, affecting thousands of people world wild. Some patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) develop severe infection, which may progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome, multiple organ failure, and death. Increasing studies indicate that abnormal elevation of cytokine levels in response to SARS-CoV-2 may contribute to the pathological process that leads mortality of COVID-19. Thus, application of extracorporeal hemoperfusion (HP) for removal of excessive cytokines from the blood can potentially mitigate or reverse cytokine storm related complications of COVID-19. Here, we presented series of COVID-19 patients, who were treated with HP (HA 380 cartridge, Jafron Biomedocal Co, China). The medical records were evaluated retrospectively to determine the effect of HP on patients’ clinical outcome. Our results showed that HP improvee PO2 and O2 saturation in patients with severe COVID-19. After the last courses of HP, 5 out of 6 patients were extubated and transferred to the general ward with an acceptable medical condition. The following case series demonstrate the promising role of HP in controlling the consequential effect of cytokine storm following a COVID-19 infection, which could facilitate patient survival.

scholarly journals Online marketing practices of regenerative medicine clinics in US-Mexico border region: a web surveillance study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Chavez ◽  
Neal A. Shah ◽  
Severin Ruoss ◽  
Raphael E. Cuomo ◽  
Samuel R. Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Stem Cell Tourism ◽  
Direct To Consumer ◽  
Online Presence ◽  
Scientific Legitimacy ◽  
Direct To Consumer Advertising

Abstract Introduction The potential of regenerative medicine to improve human health has led to the rapid expansion of stem cell clinics throughout the world with varying levels of regulation and oversight. This has led to a market ripe for stem cell tourism, with Tijuana, Mexico, as a major destination. In this study, we characterize the online marketing, intervention details, pricing of services, and assess potential safety risks through web surveillance of regenerative medicine clinics marketing services in Tijuana. Methods We conducted structured online search queries from March to April 2019 using 296 search terms in English and Spanish on two search engines (Google and Bing) to identify websites engaged in direct-to-consumer advertising of regenerative medicine services. We performed content analysis to characterize three categories of interest: online presence, tokens of scientific legitimacy, and intervention details. Results Our structured online searches resulted in 110 unique websites located in Tijuana corresponding to 76 confirmed locations. These clinics’ online presence consisted of direct-to-consumer advertising mainly through a dedicated website (94.5%) or Facebook page (65.5%). The vast majority of these websites (99.1%) did not mention any affiliation to an academic institutions or other overt tokens of scientific legitimacy. Most clinics claimed autologous tissue was the source of treatments (67.3%) and generally did not specify route of administration. Additionally, of the Tijuana clinics identified, 13 claimed licensing, though only 1 matched with available licensing information. Conclusions Regenerative medicine clinics in Tijuana have a significant online presence using direct-to-consumer advertising to attract stem-cell tourism clientele in a bustling border region between Mexico and the USA. This study adds to existing literature evidencing the unregulated nature of online stem cell offerings and provides further evidence of the need for regulatory harmonization, particularly to address stem cell services being offered online across borders.

Home direct-to-consumer telehealth solutions for children with mental health disorders and the impact of Covid-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110641
Author(s):  
Sierra Norman ◽  
Shireen Atabaki ◽  
Kathleen Atmore ◽  
Cara Biddle ◽  
Marc DiFazio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Professional Services ◽  
Telemental Health ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Direct To Consumer ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
The Impact

Delivery of mental health treatment in the home can close gaps in care. Telehealth also provides access to healthcare that has been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2016, a home direct-to-consumer telehealth program was initiated. Mental health encounters made up a significant portion of all telehealth encounters and COVID-19 had a significant impact on accelerating the utilization of telehealth. Telemental health has been more successful at meeting targeted volumes than the overall health system. Of all the mental health diagnoses before and during COVID-19, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder were most common. The direct-to-consumer telehealth program saved patients a significant amount of travel miles and associated time, based on data from the period before COVID-19. Payment reimbursement for direct-to-consumer telehealth professional services was similar to reimbursement for in-person visits. This program demonstrates direct-to-consumer telehealth is a feasible and acceptable care modality for a variety of youth mental health disorders.

scholarly journals COVID-19 progression in kidney transplant recipients: A single-center case series

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hormat Rahimzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Keykhaei ◽  
Effat Razeghi ◽  
Ensieh Zivari ◽  
Ensieh Sadat Mansouri
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Antiviral Treatment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Risk Indicators ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Prednisolone Dose

Abstract The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infection that has received much attention due to its rapid expansion. Currently, it has been revealed that patients with underlying disease, especially those with kidney disease are more prone to develop complications. Some studies associate kidney transplantation as a risk factor for COVID-19 progression; however, epidemiologic data that demonstrate this are amazingly rare. Considering the importance of the topic, we report on six kidney transplant recipients (median age 47 [41-55]) with confirmed or clinically suspected COVID-19. The most common admission presentations were fever (83.3%), dyspnea, and myalgia. At baseline, immunosuppressive therapy was ceased, prednisolone dose was increased, and all patients received antiviral treatment including hydroxychloroquine and umifenovir. After a median follow-up of 11.5 days from admission, six patients (100%) developed acute kidney injury (AKI), 50% required intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and two patients (33.3%) deceased as a result of deterioration in respiratory status. Overall, these findings demonstrate that AKI development and respiratory involvement may be risk indicators of in-hospital mortality in kidney recipients with COVID-19. Therefore, more intensive attention should be paid to kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19.

Direct-to-Consumer Ads Found to Have Little Effect

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
JONATHAN GARDNER
Keyword(s):  
Direct To Consumer

Abstract #856 A Case Series Review of Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics of Pituitary Abcess in Mexican Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 202-203
Author(s):  
Mireya Perez-Guzman ◽  
Alfredo Nava de la Vega ◽  
Arturo Pena Velarde ◽  
Tania Raisha Torres Victoria ◽  
Froylan Martinez-Sanchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Biochemical Characteristics ◽  
Mexican Patients
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