Telemedicine

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The GW Department of Dermatology received a $250,000 grant from Pfizer to expand accessible teledermatology for atopic dermatitis patients in Washington, D.C. 

Researchers at the George Washington University found that the majority of dermatology patients were comfortable with virtual visits as an alternative to in-person appointments.

Neal Sikka, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine and chief of innovative practice and telemedicine, spoke to NBC4 for a segment on telemedicine's role in caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adam Friedman, MD, interim chair of the Department of Dermatology, spoke with WJLA-ABC7 for a segment on the increased use of telemedicine amid social distancing concerns.

Neal Sikka, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine, spoke to CNN Technology for an article on efforts to boost telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physician-researchers at the George Washington University published a review suggesting that telehealth interventions are associated with improved obstetric outcomes.

Natasha Shur, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, spoke to WTOP about the convenience of telemedicine for patients.

A joint venture between the George Washington University and Unity Health Care, sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, brings specialty care to underserved areas.

David Steinhorn, MD, professor of pediatrics, spoke to Wired for an article discussing the expansion of telemedicine and how medical professionals are adapting to it.