COVID-19 associated mucormycosis: A bibliometric analysis of Indian research based on Scopus

Introduction: Telemedicine revolutionizes health care by removing geographic barriers and improving access. Although it faces challenges such as privacy and equity of access, bibliometric studies are crucial to understanding its impact and guiding future research. Methods: The study used a descriptive bibliometric methodology based on the Scopus database to analyze telemedicine research in Latin America over the last ten years, resulting in 2105 academic articles. Tools such as SciVal and VOSviewer were used to perform quantitative and visual analyses of the publications, including creating bibliometric maps. Result: From 2013-2022, 2105 academic articles on telemedicine were published in Latin America, with a significant impact on the health field. A particular focus is observed on topics such as psychological support, COVID-19, imaging diagnosis and cancer treatment, highlighting the relevance of telemedicine in these contexts. In addition, international collaboration was associated with a more significant impact. Brazil produced articles, and the importance of collaboration between academia and the corporate sector in this field was highlighted. Conclusions: Telemedicine has grown in Latin America, especially during the pandemic, offering benefits such as psychological support and expedited diagnosis and treatment; however, it faces challenges such as a lack of equitable access to technology and concerns about data privacy. Brazil leads scientific production in this field.

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Telemedicine in Latin America: a bibliometric analysis

Carpio-Delgado,

Romero-Carazas,

Pino-Espinoza

et al. 2023

Application of virtual reality in simulated training for arthroscopic surgeries: A systematic literature review

Molleda-Antonio,

Vargas-Montes,

Meneses-Claudio

et al. 2023

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, technology has provided significant contributions to the health area with innovative projects such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, etc. OBJECTIVE: This review aims to review studies that propose solutions with virtual reality (VR) technologies for the training of surgeons in the arthroscopic surgery procedure. Method: We identified 352 articles from the Scopus database, from 2017 to the present, of which 31 studies were retrieved by a screening procedure based on the principles of the PRISMA declaration for the study of this systematic literature review (RSL). Results: The implementation of virtual reality in surgical simulations has significantly reduced the percentage of risk in the execution of arthroscopic surgeries. Conclusions: The virtual reality implemented in the simulations of arthroscopic surgeries stands out and represents a promising tool that will allow improvements with respect to the formation of skills and the anticipation of possible events. However, it is necessary to address certain limitations, such as the accuracy and realism of simulations, as well as the implementation of haptic or perceptual systems to improve tactile or visual feedback during simulation.

Telemedicine and eHealth Solutions in Clinical Practice

Carpio-Delgado,

Bernedo-Moreira,

Espiritu-Martinez

et al. 2023

Introduction: Over the past decade, telemedicine and mobile health have experienced significant growth, becoming essential tools for healthcare in an increasingly digitized world. This research focuses on exploring how these technologies have improved the accessibility, efficiency and quality of healthcare, despite challenges related to data security and equity of access, with the aim of understanding their impact and potential in modern healthcare. Methods: a PubMed search was performed using the keywords "Telemedicine" and "mHealth" to find relevant studies on its application in clinical practice, with inclusion criteria covering articles in Spanish and English published between 2018 and 2023, freely available. The PRISMA workflow was followed to review and synthesize key findings and trends in this field. Result: the contribution of countries such as China, Australia and the United States in telemedicine and mobile health, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders, is highlighted. The positive impact on chronic diseases, mental health, physical activity and treatment adherence is highlighted, but the need to adapt interventions and lack of COVID-19 studies is emphasized. Conclusions: Telemedicine addresses a variety of pathologies, focusing on chronic diseases, with China leading in contributions. eHealth seeks to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of disease.