According to a report from the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of pregnant women addicted to opioids tripled in at least 28 states between 1999 and 2014. — AFP Relaxnews
A recent research study in the United States has highlighted the benefits of telemedicine for pregnant women suffering from opiate drug addiction. The study showed that teleconsultations enabled nearly 100 patients take advantage of medical monitoring, which showed similar results to meeting face to face in the consulting room.
Telemedicine has proved useful in regions that are underserved by medical resources in France and the United States. Now a study published in Jama Network Open has shown that this type of consultation, which is carried out remotely via computer, can encourage women to tackle the problem of opioid addiction, a major health crisis in the United States. The subject is often taboo for those affected, particularly if they are pregnant.
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