How does social media fit into the ethical, legal and professional boundaries of oncology nursing? What are concerns and opportunities that an oncology nurse must be aware of when interacting with colleagues, patients and professional social media sites?
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:
State the ethical, legal and social justice elements of social media.
Describe how to integrate social media into the practice of oncology nursing.
Develop tools and skills to apply social media to the oncology nurses’ professional and personal daily activities.
Presented in February of 2014 to ONS Chapter meetings.
How does social media fit into the ethical, legal and professional boundaries of oncology nursing? What are concerns and opportunities that an oncology nurse must be aware of when interacting with colleagues, patients and professional social media sites?
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:
State the ethical, legal and social justice elements of social media.
Describe how to integrate social media into the practice of oncology nursing.
Develop tools and skills to apply social media to the oncology nurses’ professional and personal daily activities.
Presented in February of 2014 to ONS Chapter meetings.
Social media in health--what are the safety concerns for health consumers? Luis Fernandez Luque
Social media in health--what are the safety concerns for health consumers? by Lau AY, Gabarron E, Fernandez-Luque L, Armayones M. HIM J. 2012;41(2):30-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23705132
Abstract: Recent literature has discussed the unintended consequences of clinical information technologies (IT) on patient safety, yet there has been little discussion about the safety concerns in the area of consumer health IT. This paper
presents a range of safety concerns for consumers in social media, with a case study on YouTube. We conducted a scan of abstracts on ‘quality criteria’ related to YouTube. Five areas regarding the safety of YouTube for consumers were identified: (a) harmful health material targeted at consumers (such as inappropriate marketing of tobacco or direct-to-consumer drug advertising); (b) public display of unhealthy behaviour (such as people displaying self-injury behaviours or hurting others); (c) tainted public health messages (i.e. the rise of negative voices against public health messages); (d) psychological impact from accessing inappropriate, offensive or biased social media content; and (e) using social media to distort policy and research funding agendas. The examples presented should contribute to a better understanding about how to promote a safe consumption and production of social
media for consumers, and an evidence-based approach to designing social media interventions for health. The
potential harm associated with the use of unsafe social media content on the Internet is a major concern. More empirical and theoretical studies are needed to examine how social media influences consumer health decisions, behaviours and outcomes, and devise ways to deter the dissemination of harmful influences in social media.
Presentation at the 2017 joint annual convention of the Philippine Society of Hypertension & Philippine Lipid & Atherosclerosis Society 25 Feb 2017, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila.
22 Reasons Why Social Media is the Future of Patient RelationshipsNicole Stagg
The fact is, health care professionals cannot ignore social media any longer. Existing patients expect them to be on social media, and prospective patients use social media to learn more about a provider. Here, 22 more reasons why social media needs to be a made a priority for health and wellness providers.
Incorporating Social Media into the Clinical Trial ProcessKatja Reuter, PhD
This presentation highlights approaches that help research teams to leverage digital approaches, in particular social media, to support their clinical studies -- from education and recruitment to retention and reporting back results. The talk highlights online tools such as an institutional Clinical Studies Directory and Trial Promoter (http://trialpromoter.org). The talk also highlights some of the regular challenges and how to best address them.
As an introduction, I gave a series of short lectures on the Use of Social Media on Healthcare among medical students of Cebu Doctors University College of Medicine. Most of the slides were borrowed with permission from Dr. Iris Thiele Isip-Tan's slideshare deck.
Social media in health--what are the safety concerns for health consumers? Luis Fernandez Luque
Social media in health--what are the safety concerns for health consumers? by Lau AY, Gabarron E, Fernandez-Luque L, Armayones M. HIM J. 2012;41(2):30-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23705132
Abstract: Recent literature has discussed the unintended consequences of clinical information technologies (IT) on patient safety, yet there has been little discussion about the safety concerns in the area of consumer health IT. This paper
presents a range of safety concerns for consumers in social media, with a case study on YouTube. We conducted a scan of abstracts on ‘quality criteria’ related to YouTube. Five areas regarding the safety of YouTube for consumers were identified: (a) harmful health material targeted at consumers (such as inappropriate marketing of tobacco or direct-to-consumer drug advertising); (b) public display of unhealthy behaviour (such as people displaying self-injury behaviours or hurting others); (c) tainted public health messages (i.e. the rise of negative voices against public health messages); (d) psychological impact from accessing inappropriate, offensive or biased social media content; and (e) using social media to distort policy and research funding agendas. The examples presented should contribute to a better understanding about how to promote a safe consumption and production of social
media for consumers, and an evidence-based approach to designing social media interventions for health. The
potential harm associated with the use of unsafe social media content on the Internet is a major concern. More empirical and theoretical studies are needed to examine how social media influences consumer health decisions, behaviours and outcomes, and devise ways to deter the dissemination of harmful influences in social media.
Presentation at the 2017 joint annual convention of the Philippine Society of Hypertension & Philippine Lipid & Atherosclerosis Society 25 Feb 2017, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila.
22 Reasons Why Social Media is the Future of Patient RelationshipsNicole Stagg
The fact is, health care professionals cannot ignore social media any longer. Existing patients expect them to be on social media, and prospective patients use social media to learn more about a provider. Here, 22 more reasons why social media needs to be a made a priority for health and wellness providers.
Incorporating Social Media into the Clinical Trial ProcessKatja Reuter, PhD
This presentation highlights approaches that help research teams to leverage digital approaches, in particular social media, to support their clinical studies -- from education and recruitment to retention and reporting back results. The talk highlights online tools such as an institutional Clinical Studies Directory and Trial Promoter (http://trialpromoter.org). The talk also highlights some of the regular challenges and how to best address them.
As an introduction, I gave a series of short lectures on the Use of Social Media on Healthcare among medical students of Cebu Doctors University College of Medicine. Most of the slides were borrowed with permission from Dr. Iris Thiele Isip-Tan's slideshare deck.
Leveraging Social Media for Healthcare ProvidersGreenway Health
Eighty-one percent of Americans look for health information online- but from whom are they getting it? Social media gives providers the opportunity to influence the information their patients are reading online and to engage them in a meaningful conversation. Learn how to utilize these technologies to improve patient communication, outcomes and even your bottom line.
Social Media The Evolving Patient Physician Connection FinalStephanie Cannon
Getting physicians to recognize, and embrace, the shift to social media may not be easy. Examine proven examples of how social media can be used to strengthen patient and physician interactions, the value of different outlets, and tactics for obtaining buy-in from physicians and other staff.
Stephanie Cannon
Director, Web Communications & eBusiness
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH)
Elizabeth Scott
President & Principal Consultant
Raven New Media & Marketing, LLC
Do you think social media and healthcare can go hand in hand? Pankhuri Anand from our social media team is an expert in managing social presence of Healthcare Organizations. Through this presentation, she focuses on the regulatory framework that governs most healthcare organizations and tells us the steps that one must take to carve out a social media strategy for niche domain like healthcare.
A must see presentation if you are looking for best practices in marketing in the healthcare sector.
Patients Rising: How to Reach Empowered, Digital Health Consumerse-Patient Connections
Kru Research's white paper discussing how to reach out to empowered, digital, health consumers or e-Patients. Discussion of participatory medicine, digital health consumers, e-Patients, web 2.0, the power of social media, ROI of social media, regulatory concerns, HIPAA, FDA, adverse event reporting, and the future of social media in health marketing.
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A millennial generally refers to a person born between 1981 and 1997. In 2016, the Pew Research Center found that Millennials surpassed Baby Boomers to become the largest living generation in the United States. “Digital Native”. More likely to use the internet for research. How can social media help specialist medical practices stay competitive.
This presentation explains how to use social media in the health care industry effectively and the finer elements and available opportunities using Facebook and Twitter, specifically.
Presentation at the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians 2013 Annual Meeting, focused on the Good Stewardship project of National Physicians Alliance, and the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely initiative.
Health passports: low-tech intervention to improve chronic disease care on short-term global medicine projects.
Presented at AAFP's 8th Annual Global Health Workshop
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
We live in a 24/7 society. At the touch of button, we can be immediately catching up with friends and family. All of those friends from back home are but a click away. We can access our bank account online, pay our bills and transfer funds all from the comfort of our own home, in our PJ ’s, with a drink, wearing a bandits mask. We can shop at our convenience for almost any single item anyone could ever imagine (and some). This too requires very little for us to do – a quick PC boot up, internet connection, we are set. We can read late breaking news as it happens, check the weather for the week at home or in Australia, and follow our favorite sports teams, possibly even catching the game live or watching highlights. These things are all possible. AND, this things often don ’t even require a computer. When 91% of the world has a cell phone, the information is often RIGHT IN OUR hands. They are in our pockets vibrating, alerting us to that one important email we have been waiting for all day. Go ahead, don ’t be shy, wave your phones, let’s see em. No shame in punching a few keys during a talk, we are all guilty of this. This is our connected society. We are in the age of constant connectivity. Very few of us are ever able to separate ourselves from our technology. We are connected and in the know. We can access whatever we want, when we want it. That is, until we start talking about healthcare.
I will argue today that part of being patient-centered has to do with how well we as providers and practices are up on our patient-centeredness. How willing are we to listen to info a patient read about online? How willing are we to accept conclusions the patient may have drawn from his or her facebook page? How do we even define patient-centered? A survey by the national research corporation indicated 1 in 5 use social media as a source of healthcare info – 94% have used facebook for info. Only 1/3 say they consider a high or very high level of trust in social media. So, let ’s do Social Media 101 and talk about each technologies application to the patient-centered medical home. First up, Facebook. From the Mayo Clinic to McDonalds, everybody has got one. How many of you have a Facebook page? Facebook is a social media outlet whereby individuals can connect freely to others. It is really quite simple to get started. Facebook will prompt you for certain events in your life – when you graduated high school, from where, college, etc. Businesses, universities, cartoon characters all have Facebook pages. Yes, you too can be their friend. You can learn more about people from their Facebook page often more than just talking to someone one on one. This has raised many a question especially when it comes to the relationship between a healthcare provider and his/her patients. There is a wonderful commentary in NEJM on “practicing medicine in the age of Facebook” I would highly encourage each of you to read this brief article on the pros and cons of “friending “ your patients. We have all heard the stories of the resident who was seen on his/her Facebook things engaging in questionable behavior and this page is viewed by a patient who complains to the practice manager who tells the preceptor who addresses this with the resident. It should be noted that Facebook is a reality we must face. Consider that 44.5% of medical students have a facebook page, and this is as of 2008 so the number is likely significantly higher today. And yes, unprofessional info does appear on the web, but very few policies are in place in medical schools when this happens. Most just caution students of their use of such technology. Does AF Williams, Rose or Swedish have a Facebook page? Many clinics do to keep their patients informed when weather turns sour or clinic hours change. What happens when you want to let everyone know that the latest special vaccination has arrived? You see where I am going with this. Just as there are reasons not to facebook, there are reasons to facebook.
Moving on to Twitter. Twitter is 140 characters. 140 characters. Think what you can say in 140 characters. You either say not much or you learn how to say it really, really efficiently. You follow people and they follow you. You build a network. You get connected to complete strangers who get whatever you get. Being the healthcare policy guy, I have found a tremendous group interested in talking about healthcare policy. To follow everyone who is on twitter talking about health care reform, I would put in a hashtag (really just a pound sign in front of my keyword) and hcr for health care reform. I can follow anyone and everyone who talks about healthcare, share resources, articles, and links. Twitter is a way for anyone and everyone to say whatever is on their mind, whenever it is on their mind. Literally anything and everything, whenever. 50 million tweets are sent a day. Impressive, huh? Tweets in 2009 grew some 1,400%. Traffic to Twitter.com grew around 1,100%, and total sent Tweets went up 1,400%. You can get info out fast, share your latest article, connect to others who have similar interests, and follow trends on specific topics. As a matter of fact, when I was preparing for this talk, I “tweeted” to find resources, articles. When I tweeted the title of my talk, what it was for, and when it was, I was asked if it would be streaming live, if the slides would be available, and how they could learn more about our Department. There are excellent tools out there to manage your twitter account. These applications can go on your iphone, computer, basically anything that does not have a heart beat. Tweetdeck, as you can see, allows you to keep a running stream of who you are following, you mentions you in a “retweet” who sends you a direct message, a personal message to only you that no one else can see, and any specific trends you are following. Now, talk about PCMH. Practice communication could be huge on Twitter! Similar to Facebook, Twitter could report upcoming events, highlight new providers, openings, or discuss general healthy tips or articles on health. Individual providers could build a following on an area of health they are interested. Take Dr. Kevin Po for example. With 21k individuals following him and his blog, Dr. Po gets a ton of medical information out there to the healthcare community. Any provider could do this on their specific medical interests. Patients have tracked down providers based on their twitter feed. This is twitter. This is social medical and networking. If twitter is a sprint, blogging is a marathon.