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Episode 255: The role of telemedicine in investigating the COVID-19 pandemic

Telemedicine is proving essential for medical scientists solving the riddle of the coronavirus.

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The Role of Telemedicine in Investigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Episode 255: The role of telemedicine in investigating the COVID-19 pandemic

Telemedicine has been around for more than 50 years, but it is proving essential for medical scientists solving the riddle of the coronavirus. University of Arizona pathologist Ron Weinstein was involved in developing the technology and offers his view on its use in investigating COVID-19.

Ron Weinstein spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D Regents professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

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