Career Conversations: Q & A with Bioengineer C ésar de la Fuente
Dr. César de la Fuente. Credit: Martí E. Berenguer.
“Science provides adventure and excitement every single day. When you’re pushing boundaries, you get to jump into the abyss of new areas. It can be scary, but it’s an incredible opportunity to try to improve our world and people’s lives,” says César de la Fuente, Ph.D., a Presidential Assistant Professor in the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Our interview with Dr. de la Fuente highlights his journey of becoming a scientist and his research using artificial intelligen...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - September 21, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Bacteria Computational Biology Drug Resistance Medicines Profiles Source Type: blogs
Study: Building muscle mass helps delay cognitive decline beyond the value of exercise itself
A new reason to build muscle: brain health (The Globe and Mail):
… a recent study from researchers at McGill University, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, offers a new reason for continuing to work on building muscle: It’s good for your brain, not just your biceps. Greater muscle mass, the results suggest, helps ward off cognitive decline in older adults beyond what you’d expect based on their exercise levels alone.
The findings are drawn from more than 8,000 older adults in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, with an average age of 73. They underwent a series of baseline assessments that included an ...
Source: SharpBrains - September 19, 2022 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Brain/ Mental Health brain health building muscle cognitive cognitive decline cognitive-domains Cognitive-tests exercise muscle mass myokines older-adults ward off cognitive decline Source Type: blogs
TWiV 936: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
In his weekly clinical update Dr. Griffin discusses detection of a highly divergent type 3 vaccine-derived poliovirus in a child with a severe primary immunodeficiency disorder, severe respiratory illnesses associated with rhinoviruses and/or enteroviruses including EV-D68, effects of vaccination and previous infection on Omicron infections in children, COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among vaccinated and unvaccinated adults 18 years or older in 13 US states, effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines over time prior to Omicron emergence in Ontario, Canada, nasal IgA wanes 9 months after hospitalization with COVID-19 an...
Source: virology blog - September 17, 2022 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Virology antiviral coronavirus COVID-19 delta inflammation influenza Long Covid marburg virus monkeypox monoclonal antibody Omicron pandemic poliovirus SARS-CoV-2 vaccine vaccine booster variant of concern Source Type: blogs
It Seems Australia Is Really Finding It Difficult To Make The Hoped For Digital Transformation!
ConclusionThe aspiration of the PC interim report is clear: it is about how declining productivity can be addressed through a better digital economy. Earlier this month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers also said that he hoped the digital dividend report would spur a genuine national conversation about how to reverse the poor performance, and flagged that boosting productivity would be a focus of the Jobs and Skills Summit.While the PC interim report is a strong statement of why Australia should be doing better than it is, its recommendations seem to fall short of the mark. Better digital infrastructure, data sharing, data skills an...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 15, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
An In-depth Look at Constipation from the Causes to the Consequences
Photo credit Sora Shimazaki
...When Is Constipation Serious in Elderly Individuals? “Constipation is a very common health concern affecting people of all ages, but particularly the elderly,” explains Kim English, RN, BScN, MN, professor at the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. “There is a stereotype of older people focusing on the function of their bowels. That may not be a bad thing, but the reality is that we all experience episodes of constipation at some point of our lives.”
The medical definition of constipation is when a person has less than 3 bowel...
Source: Minding Our Elders - September 15, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Featured Health IT Job: IT Support Analyst
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the IT Support Analyst position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by TransForm Shared Service Organization and is an international position in Canada.
Here’s a description of the position:
Company: TransForm Shared Service Organization
Location: Windsor, ON
Posting Period: August 30, 2022 to September 7, 2022
Closes 4:00 pm
Employment Type:
Temporary, Full-Time until December 31, 2023
Benefits: Pension, Vacation and more. Visit our website for more details
Scop...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 14, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Health IT Jobs Tags: Career and Jobs Healthcare IT Canadian Health IT Jobs Healthcare IT Jobs Job Seekers TransForm Jobs Source Type: blogs
Commentators and Journalists Weigh In On Digital Health And Related Privacy, Safety, Social Media And Security Matters. Lots Of Interesting Perspectives - September 13, 2022.
-----This weekly blog is to explore the news around the larger issues around Digital Health, data security, data privacy, AI / ML. technology, social media and any related matters.I will also try to highlightADHA Propagandawhen I come upon it.Just so we keep count, the latest Notes from the ADHA Board were dated 6 December, 2018 and we have seen none since! It ’s pretty sad!Note: Appearance here is not to suggest I see any credibility or value in what follows. I will leave it to the reader to decide what is worthwhile and what is not! The point is to let people know what is being said / published that I have come upon, a...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 13, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
September 08, 2022 Edition-----In the US we are seeing the outcomes of Climate Change really of and running with droughts and fires etc. Biden amped up the partisan divide with a fiery anti-Republican speech!In Russia the last leader of Soviet Russia died.In the UK we have a new PM while in Europe the energy crisis is just getting worse.In OZ we have survived the Jobs and Skills Summit with 36 prearranged outcomes. Stage management +++ in action. The GP crisis is not being addressed fully and worries regarding the Global Economy - esp. China - worsen.-----Major Issues.-----https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/educati...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - September 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
A personal story about trying new things
You’ve got to understand that I don’t like anything being thrown at my face. Seriously. This fear goes back to my childhood in Ontario, Canada, when after school in the winter, the neighborhood kids got together to play hockey. Our back yards abutted on a park which had a big field that, come winter, was
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A personal story about trying new things originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 5, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - research - 2nd September 2022
Some new research and reviews that might be useful.L - Librarian intervention may be needed to get the full paper (or Library access, or a subscription)OA - open access. Cochrane reviews are available in the UK, but outside the UK you may need a subscription or national access.Suture Compared With Staples for Skin Closure After Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (L)Replacing salt with low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) for cardiovascular health in adults, children and pregnant women. (Cochrane review)Risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age at birth, and stillbirth after c...
Source: Browsing - September 2, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
THCB Gang Episode 103, Thursday September 1
Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Sept 1st were THCB regular writer and ponderer of odd juxtapositions Kim Bellard (@kimbbellard); the double trouble of vaunted futurists Ian Morrison (@seccurve) & Jeff Goldsmith, and Consumer advocate & CEO of AdaRose, Lygeia Ricciardi (@Lygeia). Great conversation going from the personal (Jeff’s Covid August & Ian’s tour round the wilds of Canada) to the policy and political.
If you’d rather listen, the “audio only” version it is preserved as a weekly podcast available on our iTunes & Spotify channels a day or so aft...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Abdul Ghafar Tags: THCB Gang #THCBGang Ian Morrison Jeff Goldsmith Kim Bellard Lygeia Ricciardi Matthew Holt Source Type: blogs
Mining Ultrasound Data to Improve Liver Diagnostics: Interview with Beth Rogozinski, CEO at Oncoustics
Oncoustics, a medtech company based in Ontario, Canada, developed the OnX Liver Assessment Solution, an AI-powered ultrasound-based diagnostic system for liver disease. At present, detecting liver disease is a challenge, potentially involving high-end imaging systems, specialists, and invasive biopsies. These challenges, and the related expense, can limit patient access to such testing for those with strong indications of liver disease.
Consequently, in many cases, liver disease may not be detected until it is already quite advanced, limiting the potential for early detection and treatment. There is a clear need for a n...
Source: Medgadget - August 23, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Oncology Radiology liver disease oncoustics Source Type: blogs
8 Tips to Improve Your Concentration Power and Productivity
This article shares eight tips to improve concentration power.
Here we go.
Do one task at a time and develop strong willpower
By exercising strong willpower, you can avoid temptations that would otherwise divert your attention. Making definite, detailed goals, committing to them, and focusing on one thing at a time will help you strengthen your willpower. Having a schedule, setting time aside for work completion, and reminding yourself daily of why your goals are important will also help you develop willpower.
Meditate
Meditate for at least 15 minutes in the morning to stop your racing thoughts, reduce...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - August 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joann Mundin Tags: career confidence featured productivity tips psychology self-improvement success concentration Source Type: blogs
Abridge Secures $12.5M in Funding and Launches Enterprise Solution to Combat Physician Burnout in Healthcare and Help Patients Stay on Top of Their Health
Following Successful Pilots with Leading Healthcare Organizations, Abridge’s Ambient AI Technology is Positioned to Transform Medical Documentation Workflows and Revolutionize the Care Delivery Experience for Providers and Patients
Abridge, the leader in medical conversation AI, today announced an oversubscribed $12.5M Series A-1. Led by Wittington Ventures, the round also had participation from all existing investors including Union Square Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Pillar Venture Capital, and UPMC Enterprises, and new investors including Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio, and Whistler Capital. Abridge’s ent...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 22, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Healthcare IT News Tags: AI/Machine Learning Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Abridge Bessemer Venture Partners Care Delivery Dr. Robert Bart Dr. Shivdev Rao Health IT Funding Health IT Fundings Health IT Investment Megh Gupta Phy Source Type: blogs
Medically Assisted Dying in Canada and its About Turn for Positive Rights
Noah Garver (Independent), Medically Assisted Dying in Canada and its About Turn for Positive Rights, SSRN (2022): The legal system has been slow to recognize positive rights in Canada. Some have believed that the distinctions between positive and negative rights... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - August 21, 2022 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
