Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for July 30, 2010. Follow @RNchat on Twitter.
Topics:
T1 Personal Health Records: Do PHR solutions actually lie in open-source iPhone, Android, etc. apps versus proprietary platforms?
T1 Follow-up: that is, once most people have smart devices, will PHRs just be as common as, say, Contact info?
T2 The Art of Dignity: Healthcare is Technology-intensive. But preserving human dignity is an Art. Tell us about your "artistry"
T3 Sexual Health: SH is as vital as all other kinds. Is Nursing involved in assessing & addressing SH matters as much as it could?
Follow us on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RNchat and visit our blog: http://RNchat.org
by Phil Baumann - @PhilBaumann
Transcript for RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for July 23, 2010.
Topics:
T1 Handwashing: What advances have you seen? How does Design affect compliance? What drives ya nuts when you see it?
T1 Follow-up: Are messages about what kinds of washing (eg soap & friction for c diff & other spores instead of alcohol) effective?
T2 Telehealth: How can telehealth nursing expand with role of the Web (Social Media, digital media, etc.)?
T3 Enhancing Collaboration: What are biggest challenges in provider collaboration? What solutions (technical or other) work best?
Follow @RNchat on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/RNchat and visit the blog RNchat.org for more!
This document summarizes an online chat between nurses discussing nursing issues and patient safety. The nurses welcome each other and introduce themselves. They then discuss how the nursing perspective could best be represented on an advisory board, the importance of patient safety, challenges with staffing ratios impacting care, and strategies for nurses to get more involved in social media and advocacy.
This Twitter chat document discusses a #RNchat discussion among nurses about reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Some key points:
- Catheter-associated UTIs are a Medicare "Never Event" that will no longer be reimbursed.
- Nurses described practices at their facilities to minimize catheter use and remove them as soon as possible to reduce UTIs. These included only using catheters when necessary, setting goals to remove them within 2 days, and teaching home catheter care.
- However, some nurses noted that some patients are still being sent home with indwelling catheters and minimal instructions, leading to problems. The discussion focused on preventing UTIs by optimizing catheter care
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Sunday, October 24, 2010.
Follow @RNchat on Twitter for updates.
Visit RNchat.org for more on the chat.
Topics include:
T1 - How are nurse - hospital relations where you are & have the hospitals slowed down hiring? If so, is it affecting staffing?
T2-Why R important nursing care areas missed (R we still 'holistic') & do patients perceive us as scolding, non- listeners?
T3 - what one change can each of us make to improve our practice/profession/units this week?
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for regular updates.
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for December 23, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat - for regular updates.
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Saturday September 18, 2010.
This was the First Birthday of RNchat.
Follow @RNchat for regular updates - http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Visit the blog: http://RNchat.org
Transcript for RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for July 23, 2010.
Topics:
T1 Handwashing: What advances have you seen? How does Design affect compliance? What drives ya nuts when you see it?
T1 Follow-up: Are messages about what kinds of washing (eg soap & friction for c diff & other spores instead of alcohol) effective?
T2 Telehealth: How can telehealth nursing expand with role of the Web (Social Media, digital media, etc.)?
T3 Enhancing Collaboration: What are biggest challenges in provider collaboration? What solutions (technical or other) work best?
Follow @RNchat on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/RNchat and visit the blog RNchat.org for more!
This document summarizes an online chat between nurses discussing nursing issues and patient safety. The nurses welcome each other and introduce themselves. They then discuss how the nursing perspective could best be represented on an advisory board, the importance of patient safety, challenges with staffing ratios impacting care, and strategies for nurses to get more involved in social media and advocacy.
This Twitter chat document discusses a #RNchat discussion among nurses about reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Some key points:
- Catheter-associated UTIs are a Medicare "Never Event" that will no longer be reimbursed.
- Nurses described practices at their facilities to minimize catheter use and remove them as soon as possible to reduce UTIs. These included only using catheters when necessary, setting goals to remove them within 2 days, and teaching home catheter care.
- However, some nurses noted that some patients are still being sent home with indwelling catheters and minimal instructions, leading to problems. The discussion focused on preventing UTIs by optimizing catheter care
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Sunday, October 24, 2010.
Follow @RNchat on Twitter for updates.
Visit RNchat.org for more on the chat.
Topics include:
T1 - How are nurse - hospital relations where you are & have the hospitals slowed down hiring? If so, is it affecting staffing?
T2-Why R important nursing care areas missed (R we still 'holistic') & do patients perceive us as scolding, non- listeners?
T3 - what one change can each of us make to improve our practice/profession/units this week?
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for regular updates.
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for December 23, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat - for regular updates.
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Saturday September 18, 2010.
This was the First Birthday of RNchat.
Follow @RNchat for regular updates - http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Visit the blog: http://RNchat.org
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Friday October 29, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat - for regular updates. Visit RNchat.org for more.
Topics provided by @NAPH1981
Produced by @PhilBaumann
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Thursday, November 4, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for regular updates.
Topics were provided by the kindness of Palo Alto Medical Foundation (@PaloAlto on Twitter) through Erin Macartney (@emacartney):
T1 Are your job responsibilities changing with the advent of health care reform? How?
T2 How do you personally maintain excellent standards of care in the face of budget cuts and pressures?
T3 What areas of health innovation do you think are most important to patient care?
Chat was moderated by Phil Baumann, RN (@PhilBaumann on Twitter)
The #RNchat discussion focused on two topics: 1) the link between 12-hour nursing shifts and medical errors, and 2) improving hand-off communication between healthcare professionals. For the first topic, nurses debated the pros and cons of 12-hour shifts, acknowledging studies showing increased errors but also that 12-hour shifts have become ingrained in nursing culture and schedules. For the second topic, nurses suggested standardized report forms and emphasized the importance of nurse-to-nurse communication over recorded reports. The discussion highlighted balancing research findings with the realities of nursing practice and patient safety.
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Friday, October 14, 2010.
Follow @RNchat for regular updates. RNchat.org for blog posts.
Topics included:
T1 If U had the OK to freely use Twitter in any aspect of patient care delivery, how would U use it? To reach pts? Family? MDs? RNs?
T2 Offer Topic Suggestions for Future Chats
Moderated by @EllenRichter
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses. Follow @RNchat for regular updates.
Topics:
T1 Bedside Communication - what works and what doesn't? from @ VoalteTrey | What helps, what hinders?
T2 Hospitals Blocking Facebook - Some hospitals are blocking Facebook & other social media. Should or shouldn't they?
T2 Follow up: How web-literate are policy-makers? Do they really understand them, or just superficially? (
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for August 6, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNcat for regular updates.
Visit http://RNchat.org for more on RNchat.
Topic:
The role of sexism in the perception of nursing. Do people (consciously/unconsciously) still enframe Nursing as a "female" field?
This document summarizes a Twitter discussion between nurses during an #RNchat event on August 19, 2010. Nurses from different specialties introduced themselves and discussed two topics: reducing catheter-associated UTIs and views on unlimited family visiting in hospitals. For the first topic, nurses shared what their facilities do to minimize foley catheter use and prevent UTIs. For the second topic, most nurses supported liberal visiting policies but noted families should not interfere with care or become overwhelmed themselves.
Transcript for #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for July 15, 2010.
TOPICS:
T1- How does lateral violence among RNs affect pt care? & how can we better prepare nurses & students to deal with lateral violence?
T2- Pharm:vast/quick changing/& can hurt pts.What areas do U need more pharm ed in & what should we teach nursing students?
T3 - Teaching better communication? how should we teach it & should scripting be used in Nursing?
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for more!!
RNchat.org - http://RNchat.org
Transcript of #RNchat, a Twitter chat for registered nurses, for Friday April 2, 2010. Follow @RNchat on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
T1 If health care professnal makes accidental yet fatal med error what should resulting action be? Terminate? Suspend? Revoke? Jail?
T2 Should ea facility develop & implement their own nursing care standards or should there be internat'l standards of nursing care?
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Saturday August 28, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for regular updates.
Topics included:
Postpartum Depression: What post-discharge resources work the best for detecting/treating PPD? Are facilities doing enough?
T2 Product Recalls: What technologies are being deployed to ensure products safety? e.g. Tag Readers; real-time alerts.
T3 Continuing Education: How are emerging media changing CE? Do you see CE being achieved via Social Media?
For more, visit our blog http://RNchat.org
run by @PhilBaumann
This document contains a transcript of a #RNchat Twitter discussion between nurses on February 7, 2013. Nurses introduced themselves and discussed whether robots could replace nurses as claimed in a blog post. Most nurses argued that while technology may replace some tasks, nursing requires human interaction, empathy, clinical judgment and bedside manner that robots cannot provide. The discussion highlighted the human aspects of nursing that are important to patients.
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses. Follow @RNchat for regular updates.
Topics included:
T1 Public Health Ramifications of #BP Spill: What are/can nurses do to mitigate damage to crews, populations, etc?
T2 Present & Future of Digital Tech: From mobile apps to social media, what are nurses doing? How can we use them to their fullest?
Visit http://RNchat.org for more.
The document discusses a weekly Twitter chat (#RNchat) between nurses on June 30, 2010. Several nurses promote and remind others about the chat scheduled for 9 PM EST that evening. They encourage nurses to join and share ideas on various healthcare topics. During the chat, the nurses discuss challenges around educating patients, families, and other providers about end-of-life options and planning. They also touch on issues such as lack of access to hospice care.
This document contains tweets from EllenRichter and others discussing topics for an #RNchat Twitter chat about nursing issues. EllenRichter provides links to articles about elderly hospital patients, delirium, nurse staffing ratios, and new nurse turnover. Others introduce themselves and their locations. The chat then begins discussing the impacts and challenges of mandated nurse-to-patient ratio laws.
Transcript of #RNchat, a Twitter chat for registered nurses, moderated by Ellen Richter (@EllenRichter on Twitter).
Topics included:
T1 Every July, as new interns begin hospital rotations, patterns show a rise in patient safety events, termed the "July Effect"
T1 (contd) In what ways can the nursing profession help to reduce actual patient errors related to the "July Effect"?
T2 Theres growing evidence of the benefits of family being present during resuscitative efforts, especially a child. Do you agree?
T2 (contd) Would U want to be sent away from a loved one's side if its the last time U may see them alive? What are the pros/cons?
Follow @RNchat (http://Twitter.com/RNchat) for updates.
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for June 4, 2010.
Follow @RNchat on Twitter for more: http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
Nurses' Bill of Rights
Motivating Environments in Nursing
Transcript for #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Friday May 28, 2010. Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
T1 The general dilemma of h/care socmedia: people can hurt themselves w/o the media (noone to talk to) or actually get hurt w/it
T2 Alternative Career Paths: Bedside nursing isn't the only career. What other pathways are available? How can we prep grads' paths?
T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want to extend #RNchat into "real life". See link & the next tweet
T3 RNcamp - It's tentatively scheduled for October, but may need to be 1st Qtr 2011. What would you like to see discussed there?
T3 If you would like to contribute or have questions about RNcamp, @ reply or email: Reboot@RNcamp.com
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for Registered Nurses - for Friday, May 21, 2010.
Follow @RNchat on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
T1 We see more implantable defibrillators each year. How do we address turning it off during end-of-life palliative care?
T2 Does the Nursing Care Plan you use at work help to guide your nursing care or is it an additional task to complete each day?
This document summarizes an #RNchat discussion on Twitter about the proposed National Nurse Act of 2010 and nursing degree requirements. Participants welcomed each other and introduced themselves as the discussion began. Regarding the National Nurse Act, most saw pros like increasing nursing's political leverage and changing public perception of the profession, though a few noted it could grow political. When asked about other countries' high-level nursing roles, one mentioned Scotland's health minister was formerly a nurse. The discussion then shifted to some Philadelphia hospitals requiring BSNs for new nurses.
This document summarizes a Twitter chat ("#RNchat") about how healthcare workplaces can help nurses deal with grief from patient deaths.
1) Nurses discussed how having extra staff help with patient care allows the primary nurse time to grieve with family and take a break. Grief support groups and counseling were also suggested.
2) Most agreed nursing education does not adequately prepare students for dealing with workplace grief. Storytelling from experienced nurses was proposed as a way to address this.
3) Whether current systems motivate hospitals to provide grief support is uncertain, though some nurses noted supportive policies at their institutions while others felt "grief time" may be seen as unproductive.
Transcript of #RNchat, a Twitter chat for registered nurses, for Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Topic:
T1 National Nurse #HR4601: What do you think about creating a National Nurse Position in U.S.? What are pros? Any cons?
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Friday October 29, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat - for regular updates. Visit RNchat.org for more.
Topics provided by @NAPH1981
Produced by @PhilBaumann
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Thursday, November 4, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for regular updates.
Topics were provided by the kindness of Palo Alto Medical Foundation (@PaloAlto on Twitter) through Erin Macartney (@emacartney):
T1 Are your job responsibilities changing with the advent of health care reform? How?
T2 How do you personally maintain excellent standards of care in the face of budget cuts and pressures?
T3 What areas of health innovation do you think are most important to patient care?
Chat was moderated by Phil Baumann, RN (@PhilBaumann on Twitter)
The #RNchat discussion focused on two topics: 1) the link between 12-hour nursing shifts and medical errors, and 2) improving hand-off communication between healthcare professionals. For the first topic, nurses debated the pros and cons of 12-hour shifts, acknowledging studies showing increased errors but also that 12-hour shifts have become ingrained in nursing culture and schedules. For the second topic, nurses suggested standardized report forms and emphasized the importance of nurse-to-nurse communication over recorded reports. The discussion highlighted balancing research findings with the realities of nursing practice and patient safety.
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Friday, October 14, 2010.
Follow @RNchat for regular updates. RNchat.org for blog posts.
Topics included:
T1 If U had the OK to freely use Twitter in any aspect of patient care delivery, how would U use it? To reach pts? Family? MDs? RNs?
T2 Offer Topic Suggestions for Future Chats
Moderated by @EllenRichter
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses. Follow @RNchat for regular updates.
Topics:
T1 Bedside Communication - what works and what doesn't? from @ VoalteTrey | What helps, what hinders?
T2 Hospitals Blocking Facebook - Some hospitals are blocking Facebook & other social media. Should or shouldn't they?
T2 Follow up: How web-literate are policy-makers? Do they really understand them, or just superficially? (
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for August 6, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNcat for regular updates.
Visit http://RNchat.org for more on RNchat.
Topic:
The role of sexism in the perception of nursing. Do people (consciously/unconsciously) still enframe Nursing as a "female" field?
This document summarizes a Twitter discussion between nurses during an #RNchat event on August 19, 2010. Nurses from different specialties introduced themselves and discussed two topics: reducing catheter-associated UTIs and views on unlimited family visiting in hospitals. For the first topic, nurses shared what their facilities do to minimize foley catheter use and prevent UTIs. For the second topic, most nurses supported liberal visiting policies but noted families should not interfere with care or become overwhelmed themselves.
Transcript for #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for July 15, 2010.
TOPICS:
T1- How does lateral violence among RNs affect pt care? & how can we better prepare nurses & students to deal with lateral violence?
T2- Pharm:vast/quick changing/& can hurt pts.What areas do U need more pharm ed in & what should we teach nursing students?
T3 - Teaching better communication? how should we teach it & should scripting be used in Nursing?
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for more!!
RNchat.org - http://RNchat.org
Transcript of #RNchat, a Twitter chat for registered nurses, for Friday April 2, 2010. Follow @RNchat on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
T1 If health care professnal makes accidental yet fatal med error what should resulting action be? Terminate? Suspend? Revoke? Jail?
T2 Should ea facility develop & implement their own nursing care standards or should there be internat'l standards of nursing care?
Transcript of #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Saturday August 28, 2010.
Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat for regular updates.
Topics included:
Postpartum Depression: What post-discharge resources work the best for detecting/treating PPD? Are facilities doing enough?
T2 Product Recalls: What technologies are being deployed to ensure products safety? e.g. Tag Readers; real-time alerts.
T3 Continuing Education: How are emerging media changing CE? Do you see CE being achieved via Social Media?
For more, visit our blog http://RNchat.org
run by @PhilBaumann
This document contains a transcript of a #RNchat Twitter discussion between nurses on February 7, 2013. Nurses introduced themselves and discussed whether robots could replace nurses as claimed in a blog post. Most nurses argued that while technology may replace some tasks, nursing requires human interaction, empathy, clinical judgment and bedside manner that robots cannot provide. The discussion highlighted the human aspects of nursing that are important to patients.
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses. Follow @RNchat for regular updates.
Topics included:
T1 Public Health Ramifications of #BP Spill: What are/can nurses do to mitigate damage to crews, populations, etc?
T2 Present & Future of Digital Tech: From mobile apps to social media, what are nurses doing? How can we use them to their fullest?
Visit http://RNchat.org for more.
The document discusses a weekly Twitter chat (#RNchat) between nurses on June 30, 2010. Several nurses promote and remind others about the chat scheduled for 9 PM EST that evening. They encourage nurses to join and share ideas on various healthcare topics. During the chat, the nurses discuss challenges around educating patients, families, and other providers about end-of-life options and planning. They also touch on issues such as lack of access to hospice care.
This document contains tweets from EllenRichter and others discussing topics for an #RNchat Twitter chat about nursing issues. EllenRichter provides links to articles about elderly hospital patients, delirium, nurse staffing ratios, and new nurse turnover. Others introduce themselves and their locations. The chat then begins discussing the impacts and challenges of mandated nurse-to-patient ratio laws.
Transcript of #RNchat, a Twitter chat for registered nurses, moderated by Ellen Richter (@EllenRichter on Twitter).
Topics included:
T1 Every July, as new interns begin hospital rotations, patterns show a rise in patient safety events, termed the "July Effect"
T1 (contd) In what ways can the nursing profession help to reduce actual patient errors related to the "July Effect"?
T2 Theres growing evidence of the benefits of family being present during resuscitative efforts, especially a child. Do you agree?
T2 (contd) Would U want to be sent away from a loved one's side if its the last time U may see them alive? What are the pros/cons?
Follow @RNchat (http://Twitter.com/RNchat) for updates.
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for June 4, 2010.
Follow @RNchat on Twitter for more: http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
Nurses' Bill of Rights
Motivating Environments in Nursing
Transcript for #RNchat - a Twitter chat for registered nurses - for Friday May 28, 2010. Follow @RNchat - http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
T1 The general dilemma of h/care socmedia: people can hurt themselves w/o the media (noone to talk to) or actually get hurt w/it
T2 Alternative Career Paths: Bedside nursing isn't the only career. What other pathways are available? How can we prep grads' paths?
T3 RN Camp: "Where Nursing Reboots" - http://RNcamp.com I want to extend #RNchat into "real life". See link & the next tweet
T3 RNcamp - It's tentatively scheduled for October, but may need to be 1st Qtr 2011. What would you like to see discussed there?
T3 If you would like to contribute or have questions about RNcamp, @ reply or email: Reboot@RNcamp.com
Transcript of RNchat - a Twitter chat for Registered Nurses - for Friday, May 21, 2010.
Follow @RNchat on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/RNchat
Topics:
T1 We see more implantable defibrillators each year. How do we address turning it off during end-of-life palliative care?
T2 Does the Nursing Care Plan you use at work help to guide your nursing care or is it an additional task to complete each day?
This document summarizes an #RNchat discussion on Twitter about the proposed National Nurse Act of 2010 and nursing degree requirements. Participants welcomed each other and introduced themselves as the discussion began. Regarding the National Nurse Act, most saw pros like increasing nursing's political leverage and changing public perception of the profession, though a few noted it could grow political. When asked about other countries' high-level nursing roles, one mentioned Scotland's health minister was formerly a nurse. The discussion then shifted to some Philadelphia hospitals requiring BSNs for new nurses.
This document summarizes a Twitter chat ("#RNchat") about how healthcare workplaces can help nurses deal with grief from patient deaths.
1) Nurses discussed how having extra staff help with patient care allows the primary nurse time to grieve with family and take a break. Grief support groups and counseling were also suggested.
2) Most agreed nursing education does not adequately prepare students for dealing with workplace grief. Storytelling from experienced nurses was proposed as a way to address this.
3) Whether current systems motivate hospitals to provide grief support is uncertain, though some nurses noted supportive policies at their institutions while others felt "grief time" may be seen as unproductive.
Transcript of #RNchat, a Twitter chat for registered nurses, for Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
Topic:
T1 National Nurse #HR4601: What do you think about creating a National Nurse Position in U.S.? What are pros? Any cons?
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/Pt1nA32sdHQ
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How to Control Your Asthma Tips by gokuldas hospital.Gokuldas Hospital
Respiratory issues like asthma are the most sensitive issue that is affecting millions worldwide. It hampers the daily activities leaving the body tired and breathless.
The key to a good grip on asthma is proper knowledge and management strategies. Understanding the patient-specific symptoms and carving out an effective treatment likewise is the best way to keep asthma under control.
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptxAyeshaZaid1
Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
PGx Analysis in VarSeq: A User’s PerspectiveGolden Helix
Since our release of the PGx capabilities in VarSeq, we’ve had a few months to gather some insights from various use cases. Some users approach PGx workflows by means of array genotyping or what seems to be a growing trend of adding the star allele calling to the existing NGS pipeline for whole genome data. Luckily, both approaches are supported with the VarSeq software platform. The genotyping method being used will also dictate what the scope of the tertiary analysis will be. For example, are your PGx reports a standalone pipeline or would your lab’s goal be to handle a dual-purpose workflow and report on PGx + Diagnostic findings.
The purpose of this webcast is to:
Discuss and demonstrate the approaches with array and NGS genotyping methods for star allele calling to prep for downstream analysis.
Following genotyping, explore alternative tertiary workflow concepts in VarSeq to handle PGx reporting.
Moreover, we will include insights users will need to consider when validating their PGx workflow for all possible star alleles and options you have for automating your PGx analysis for large number of samples. Please join us for a session dedicated to the application of star allele genotyping and subsequent PGx workflows in our VarSeq software.
Nano-gold for Cancer Therapy chemistry investigatory projectSIVAVINAYAKPK
chemistry investigatory project
The development of nanogold-based cancer therapy could revolutionize oncology by providing a more targeted, less invasive treatment option. This project contributes to the growing body of research aimed at harnessing nanotechnology for medical applications, paving the way for future clinical trials and potential commercial applications.
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, prompting the need for innovative treatment methods. Nanotechnology offers promising new approaches, including the use of gold nanoparticles (nanogold) for targeted cancer therapy. Nanogold particles possess unique physical and chemical properties that make them suitable for drug delivery, imaging, and photothermal therapy.
Travel vaccination in Manchester offers comprehensive immunization services for individuals planning international trips. Expert healthcare providers administer vaccines tailored to your destination, ensuring you stay protected against various diseases. Conveniently located clinics and flexible appointment options make it easy to get the necessary shots before your journey. Stay healthy and travel with confidence by getting vaccinated in Manchester. Visit us: www.nxhealthcare.co.uk
5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapyDr. Sumit KUMAR
Breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) status is a common and complex condition that necessitates a multifaceted approach to management. HR+ breast cancer means that the cancer cells grow in response to hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This subtype is prevalent among postmenopausal women and typically exhibits a more indolent course compared to other forms of breast cancer, which allows for a variety of treatment options.
Diagnosis and Staging
The diagnosis of HR+ breast cancer begins with clinical evaluation, imaging, and biopsy. Imaging modalities such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI help in assessing the extent of the disease. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining of the biopsy sample confirm the diagnosis and hormone receptor status by identifying the presence of estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR) on the tumor cells.
Staging involves determining the size of the tumor (T), the involvement of regional lymph nodes (N), and the presence of distant metastasis (M). The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system is commonly used. Accurate staging is critical as it guides treatment decisions.
Treatment Options
Endocrine Therapy
Endocrine therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for HR+ breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The primary goal is to reduce the levels of estrogen or block its effects on cancer cells. Commonly used agents include:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Tamoxifen is a SERM that binds to estrogen receptors, blocking estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. It is effective but may have side effects such as increased risk of endometrial cancer and thromboembolic events.
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): These drugs, including anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane, lower estrogen levels by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which converts androgens to estrogen in peripheral tissues. AIs are generally preferred in postmenopausal women due to their efficacy and safety profile compared to tamoxifen.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Downregulators (SERDs): Fulvestrant is a SERD that degrades estrogen receptors and is used in cases where resistance to other endocrine therapies develops.
Combination Therapies
Combining endocrine therapy with other treatments enhances efficacy. Examples include:
Endocrine Therapy with CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib are CDK4/6 inhibitors that, when combined with endocrine therapy, significantly improve progression-free survival in advanced HR+ breast cancer.
Endocrine Therapy with mTOR Inhibitors: Everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor, can be added to endocrine therapy for patients who have developed resistance to aromatase inhibitors.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is generally reserved for patients with high-risk features, such as large tumor size, high-grade histology, or extensive lymph node involvement. Regimens often include anthracyclines and taxanes.
Computer in pharmaceutical research and development-Mpharm(Pharmaceutics)MuskanShingari
Statistics- Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data to assist in making more effective decisions.
A statistics is a measure which is used to estimate the population parameter
Parameters-It is used to describe the properties of an entire population.
Examples-Measures of central tendency Dispersion, Variance, Standard Deviation (SD), Absolute Error, Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Eigen Value
Computer in pharmaceutical research and development-Mpharm(Pharmaceutics)
RNchat Transcript for July 30, 2010
1. rnchat: One hour until #RNchat - 9pm ET. Consider using http://TweetChat.com during the chat.
7/30/2010 20:00
rnchat: Welcome my friends to #RNchat! If you're new, welcome! We'll get started momentarily
but first: introduce yourselves!
7/30/2010 21:00
rnchat: OK, our first topic will be up in a minute. Please add T1, T2, etc. when responding to a
topic. #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:04
TeriRN: Hi all. Teri, Travel Hospice Nurse now in DC. So glad to be able to join in again. #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:04
nursingpins: hi Phil, Pam and all - Vernon, critical care in New Orleans #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:04
rnchat: T1 Personal Health Records: Do PHR solutions actually lie in open-source iPhone,
Android, etc. apps versus proprietary platforms? #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:05
nursechenene: Hey all. Traci from work at Level I center in Southwest Missouri #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:05
rnchat: T1 Follow-up: that is, once most people have smart devices, will PHRs just be as
common as, say, Contact info? #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:08
nursingpins: Should be able to access PHR from any source? #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:08
pamsvulcan: T1 only if they are accessible & the data can be easily transferred across systems
#RNchat
7/30/2010 21:09
rnchat: @nursingpins Yes - being able to access and share via open platforms (securely of
course). #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:09
TeriRN: T1: For home health/hospice RN's and MD's it would be great to have instant access to
the info I'm acquiring so MD can make Dx or Tx #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:11
pamsvulcan: T1 right now those programs are online if they have smartphone interfaces that are easy
& secure #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:11
TeriRN: T1: Most EMR's I've worked with the nite staff & MD would have to wait till I could sync.
Nite staff @ disadvantage if I can't sync #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:13
jtknowles007: T1 I think security may be an issue with PHRs on mobile platforms. If (as RN) my device
goes missing, is private data exposed? !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:14
TeriRN: T1: Ex: had pt in crisis, got new Rx, fam called nite staff, Had no clue what I had done &
didn't believe fam Called MD 4 new RX #RNChat
2. 7/30/2010 21:15
nursingpins: T1 I think it will imp all h. services to have remote access. Will be much easier to get
more done - will even encourage by conv. #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:15
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 That's why I always keep my passcoded and change it frequently.
#RNChat
7/30/2010 21:15
pamsvulcan: U2 but what if the patient walked in said 'look here on my phone, here's my health
history' #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:16
rnchat: @jtknowles007 Good point: there would need to be measures & protocols in place (eg:
should remote deletion be enabled?) #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:16
nursingpins: T1 the security will always be an issue - but will be worked out - same questions with
early e-commerce #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:17
jtknowles007: @TeriRN Good point, but what about those who are "forced" to use new tech & aren't
comfortable with it and don't follow protocol !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:18
rnchat: RT @nursingpins: T1 the security will always be an issue - but will be worked out - same
questions with early e-commerce #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:18
nursingpins: T1 can be made secure - when was the last time PayPal security was breached? (can be
done) #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:18
jtknowles007: T1 Obviously playing devil's advocate here. I would LOVE to have access to PHRs, as
well as general med info electronically. #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:21
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 Def prob. Last job RNs still using passcode IT gave them. IT will need to
enforce PHR policies to maintain HIPAA Comp #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:21
nursingpins: T1 seems like authorized identification access may be problem? #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:22
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 That's how we learn and find the probs. Always good 2 have someone
play devil's advocate. =) #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:22
TeriRN: Last job used tokens for auth access. Unfortunately sync was a pain and VERY SLOW.
Not good if U need info quickly #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:24
jtknowles007: @pamsvulcan T1 Now that would be a problem. If u only get half the picture from one
source, something important could be missed !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:25
3. rnchat: Next topic coming up in a moment! #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:26
pamsvulcan: T1 having the data/PHR program linked in with a specific health system could link it in
when a new chart/encounter is created #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:26
nursingpins: T1 records could be kept without names - then providers would have to have a code to
match info with patient names? #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:27
rnchat: T2 The Art of Dignity: Healthcare is Technology-intensive. But preserving human dignity is
an Art. Tell us about your "artistry". #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:28
TeriRN: T1: another prob we had was I could access hosp system, but hosp couldn't access
hospice system. Prob whem pt went 2 hosp for crisis #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:28
pamsvulcan: T1 my hospital has a myhealth website & EHR that is used for inpatient & ambulatory
visits idk if data can be txfr from PHR to EHR #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:29
TeriRN: T2: My latest was helping 13yo dying pt make her last wish 2 attend MS grad I went as
her med support & 2take care of "just in case" #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:30
nursechenene: as an OR nurse I witness daily coworkers who will uncover a pt for whatever purpose and
not cover them back. Forget there's a person #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:31
TeriRN: T2: She looked gr8 & dignity upheld as her classmates greeted her & cheered when she
received her diploma. Hilite of career so far #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:31
TeriRN: @nursechenene Oh one of my pet peeves. I also get irritated when I hear the pt called by
disease or rm # than their name. #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:33
nursingpins: T2 thankfully discretion has been part one of med. longest lasting culture - will cont to
based on tech prof integrity of provider. #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:33
pamsvulcan: @TeriRN I hear u - I evenhve to remind family members that patient has a name
#RNchat
7/30/2010 21:34
TeriRN: @pamsvulcan Ouch. That's not good when family calls them by room or disease.
#RNChat
7/30/2010 21:35
jtknowles007: @TeriRN Wow. That would be heartbreaking to hear someone referred to that way. I'll
avoid that mistake when clinicals start. !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:37
pamsvulcan: @TeriRN usually its 'my brother... in room 2 needs such & such' mind u these r 2 bedded
rooms somebody's brother is in the next bed #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:38
4. TeriRN: @jtknowles007 Had a gr8 instructor who instilled respect & dignity in us RNs I've even
corrected fellow RNs & LPNs Nicely of course #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:39
jtknowles007: @TeriRN - You answered my next question...was going to ask if anyone "called out"
someone who treated patients that way. !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:41
TeriRN: @pamsvulcan Had that happen lots. That's when I say "& UR brother is?" then I respond
w/ I'll B in to see Mr. Jones as soon as I can #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:41
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 I usually will answer back Ms or Mr So&So needs... If they keep insisting
what rm I will say Ms So&So in rm2 #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:42
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 I always try 2 give report by saying Ms So&So who has dementia..... It
helps 2 remind other nurses that they R persons #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:44
rnchat: Our final topic is coming up! #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:46
rnchat: Innuendo Alert: Our next topic is important, but I can see where it could go on a Friday
night ;) Be good, OK? :-) #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:47
rnchat: T3 Sexual Health: SH is as vital as all other kinds. Is Nursing involved in assessing &
addressing SH matters as much as it could? #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:48
holisticnurses: Hi #RNChat folks! Can't join in but wishing you all a great weekend! Looks like great
topics as always. RT @RNchat: Our final topic...
7/30/2010 21:48
TeriRN: T3: No where near enough. I have seen it totally deferred by nurses & MDs. including
myself. #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:49
jtknowles007: @TeriRN T2 - My prev career (photographer) always learned friends & family names, and
used them. Always helped make connections !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:49
dorameulman: #RNchat following the tweets...interesting!
7/30/2010 21:50
TeriRN: T3: My last 2 pts were in their 40's, sexual health should have been addressed even if
tho they R on hospice. Still important. #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:50
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 Pts love it when a nurse remembers their name. Helps make their care
seem personal & that someone cares about them #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:51
pamsvulcan: T3 altenately - we have to convince some pts that their sexual behavior is inappropriate at
this time & advances unwanted #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:54
5. nursingpins: T3 SH is imp and nurses could/should be invo but due to present stafg ratios-what nur
are able to do is VERY limited (priorities #rnchat
7/30/2010 21:56
pamsvulcan: T3 the closest I may get to adressing SH is on dc instructions for postop Gyn/GynOnc pts
detailing vaginal rest #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:56
rnchat: Time flies: We'll be wrapping up in a moment. #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:57
rnchat: Before wrapping up, give us your parting thoughts, Super Nurse advice, pearls of wisdom
or your worst jokes. #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:58
TeriRN: @rnchat Gr8 topics. So glad 2B able 2 join again. Will check out the transcript 4 new
nursing friends. #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:58
jtknowles007: T3 Does gender play a role in SH discussions? Are men able to council women
effectively and vice versa? !fb #RNchat
7/30/2010 21:59
DebErupts: Shit I missed #RNChat
7/30/2010 21:59
nursingpins: Nurses need to reclaim control of whats left of the profession before it is too late. #rnchat
7/30/2010 22:00
pamsvulcan: T3 though it did come up in convo with two of my new RNs re: postop TAH pts. I
reassured them sex was still possible & important #RNchat
7/30/2010 22:00
TeriRN: @jtknowles007 I think it will depend on the nurse & the pt. But it can be done. #RNChat
7/30/2010 22:00
TeriRN: AMEN! RT @nursingpins: Nurses need to reclaim control of whats left of the profession
before it is too late. #RNChat
7/30/2010 22:00
dorameulman: #RNchat all we can do is our best for our pt's, some days we're better than others
because we're human!
7/30/2010 22:02
TeriRN: Gr8 thought! RT @dorameulman: #RNchat all we can do is our best for our pts, some
days were better than others because were human! #RNChat
7/30/2010 22:02
TeriRN: Gr8 chat every1. Looking forward to the next one. #RNChat
7/30/2010 22:03
nursingpins: Thanks Phil "GO NURSING" ---@onlinenursing #rnchat
7/30/2010 22:03
jtknowles007: Thanks for the opportunity to share & learn from everyone! See you next time. !fb
#RNchat
6. 7/30/2010 22:04
NursingCenter: RT @dorameulman #RNchat all we can do is our best for our pt's, some days we're
better than others because we're human!
7/30/2010 22:04
nursingpins: RT @NursingCenter: RT @dorameulman #RNchat all we can do is our best for our pts,
some days were better than others bc we're human! #rnchat
7/30/2010 22:06
eggy1024: @RNchat looks like i missed a good #RNchat. sorry to have missed out. enjoying reading
bits n pieces. happy friday my nsg friends!
7/30/2010 22:28
dorameulman: My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of LifeNet 12 Tucson AZ
#RNChat #Nursing
7/30/2010 23:10
TorontoEmerg: RT @NursingCenter: RT @dorameulman #RNchat all we can do is our best for our pt's,
some days we're better than others because we're human!
7/30/2010 23:22