16/11/2020
Irish medtech firm DermView is in talks to raise €2m to help in its bid to revolutionise dermatology in Ireland and a number of key international markets.
27/09/2020
There are many different types of skin cancer and thankfully, most of them are not life-threatening and can be treated and cured with relatively small procedures. Even the most dangerous type, Malignant Melanoma, is curable if it’s detected in its early stages. However, if a late diagnosis occurs, this may result in a life-threatening situation with a need for invasive surgery and intensive treatment.
09/09/2020
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, new concerns are growing regarding the sharp decline of skin cancer checks. Reports indicate that people are failing to present to their doctors with cancer concerns and worries, with some GP’s not seeing a suspected cancer case in weeks.
23/08/2020
What is DermView? DermView is a new teledermatology service where people can avail of a system that provides rapid access to and diagnosis from leading hospital-based […]
19/06/2020
An expert says that making sure children don't get sunburn is "something to be taken seriously", after a new study revealed the dangers of young people having excess exposure to the sun.
31/05/2020
But doctor visits by phone or video don’t suit all cases. Dr Crowley says it’s not possible to pick up subtle signs or cues from a patient who may be suffering with their mental health.
30/05/2020
General risks to data protection and patient confidentiality Most mobile devices have internet connectivity and use cloud-based backup services. Mobile devices are more susceptible to loss […]
02/03/2020
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, the HSE have decided to permit HSE employees and others working on behalf of the HSE to download and use the WhatsApp instant messaging service for the communication and discussion of HSE Information.
06/11/2019
Comparative effectiveness study of face-to-face and teledermatology workflows for diagnosing skin cancer and for diagnosing lesions are not adequately understood