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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 women between the ages of 11 and 44. PCOS causes a range of hormonal imbalances and metabolism issues. It’s also the most common cause of infertility among women of childbearing age.Typical symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, excess hair (also known as hirsutism), acne, thinning hair, weight gain, darkening skin, and skin tags. Additionally, some of the symptoms can have a variety of potential causes. So, up to 70% of cases remain undiagnosed. Gaps in the management of PCOS Aside from the difficulty of reaching a diagnosis, there are other factors affecting...

The Rural Health Care Telecommunications (Telecom) Program is a federal initiative launched to provide funding and support to health care providers in rural communities across the United States.  Improving the quality of medical care in underserved areas by increasing access to advanced telecommunications and broadband services while reducing rates for eligible healthcare providers is the program's primary goal.Through this program, rural healthcare providers can access two subprograms: the Health Care Connect Fund Program and the Telecommunications Program. The Health Care Connect Fund Program is designed to help rural healthcare providers build and maintain broadband networks, while the Telecommunications Program provides...

Medical institutions and professionals are constantly looking for ways of evolving and being able to give the best possible healthcare and treatment to patients. The need for more readily accessible healthcare is growing. One in five adults in the United States is believed to live with some sort of mental illness or mental health problem. For three years running, life expectancy has dropped in the US, which only serves to highlight the need for greater access to behavioral care and treatment in day to day life. Telehealth is one of the greatest tools available to behavioral healthcare providers when it comes...