Telemedicine Brings Parkinson's Care to 'Anyone, Anywhere' From: Medical Design Technology - 12/05/2013 A new study shows that a neurologist in an office thousands of miles away can deliver effective specialized care to people with Parkinson's disease. For individuals with the condition – many of whom have never seen a specialist – these "virtual house calls" could allow them to live independently while effectively manage the symptoms of the disease. The participants downloaded secure web-based video conferencing software developed by California-based Vidyo. The technology, which is akin to Skype, only requires an internet connected computer and a webcam. The authors contend that this approach could also be applied to a number of other chronic conditions, from autism to Alzheimers disease, from diabetes to congestive heart failure. Collectively, chronic conditions affect over 140 million Americans and are responsible for 84 percent of health care expenditures. Read the entire article at: http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2013/12/telemedicine-brings-parkinsons-care-anyone-anywhere Links: E. Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26764214-e-ray-dorsey Vidyo http://info.vidyo.com/schedule-live-vidyo-demo.html