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This article celebrates 20 years of telemedicine and e-health advancements. It highlights ongoing projects in these digital health fields at the Politecnico di Milano.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The bioengineering department at Politecnico di Milano is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
  • Telemedicine and e-health initiatives are expanding within the institution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To commemorate two decades of progress in telemedicine and e-health.
  • To showcase current research and development activities in digital health at Politecnico di Milano.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ongoing telemedicine and e-health projects.
  • Highlighting interdepartmental collaborations.

Main Results:

  • Significant advancements in telemedicine and e-health over 20 years.
  • Active engagement in digital health research across multiple departments.

Conclusions:

  • The Politecnico di Milano has a strong and growing presence in telemedicine and e-health.
  • Continued innovation in digital health is a key focus for the institution.