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How has COVID-19 changed Telehealth?
Before the global coronavirus pandemic, Telehealth services were not considered widely used by patients and healthcare professionals in the UK.
However, the introduction of social-distancing, self-isolation and shielding to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has transformed the way both the NHS and private healthcare services operate and provided an opportunity for telehealth and the remote exchange of data.
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What are the benefits of Telehealth for patients and professionals?
Telehealth involves the remote exchange of data between patients and healthcare professionals. The innovation is revolutionising patient care as it allows for regular diagnosis and the careful monitoring of the health and weight of patients.
It also reduces the strain on GP surgeries, hospitals and the NHS.
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Are bodyweight and mental health connected?
Although bodyweight is usually associated with our physical health, with measurements such as BMI, body fat percentage and terms such as overweight and underweight, there is also a less-explored connection between weight and mental health.
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How can weighing patients with limited mobility be made easier?
Weighing patients using a wheelchair is a common solution if the individual has limited mobility. Depending on the size of the patient, and how limited their mobility is, this can be an involved task, requiring time, patience and at least two healthcare staff.
It can also be a stressful process, too - uncomfortable, with the risk of back injury and hip fractures.
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**WIN** A PATIENT TRANSFER SCALE FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT!
To celebrate the launch of our new Facebook page Marsden Group- Medical Weighing (hyperlink), we are offering a HUGE giveaway. You could win a Patient Transfer Scale for your department or care home.
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5 great weighing scales for pharmacies
With the introduction of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultations service in 2019, almost a third of a million health checks have now taken place in a local pharmacy. This is only expected to increase as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease.
With this in mind, it’s essential for pharmacies to be using accurate and reliable scales.
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What is the difference between home scales and medical weighing scales?
Many of us have scales at home, whether we’re working towards our ideal weight and regularly weighing ourselves or we like to check-in on our body weight now and then.
They’re usually found in the bathroom and can be bought relatively cheaply in high-street stores and online.
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Can pulse oximeters detect coronavirus?
Pulse oximeters have become increasingly popular over the past few months because of their use as a coronavirus early detection tool. A number of recovering COVID-19 patients have been given oximeters to keep track of their oxygen levels.
As we launch the Marsden O-100 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter we ask, how important is this clever little device in detecting early signs of coronavirus?
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