“The Greatest Scientist of All Time” says Scientific American. Who is it?
BY MIKE MAGEE
When it comes to our earthly survival as a human species, words are often under-powered and off-the-mark. Clearer concepts, definitions and terms are required for clarity. Here are five terms that are useful and worth remembering:
Planetary Boundaries
Earth Systems
Human Perturbations
Planetary Scale Destabilization
Holocene Epoch vs. Anthropogenic Epoch
These terms all tie back to a single source – a child of World War II, only seven when his home in Amsterdam was overrun by Nazis. His father was a waiter, his mother a cook in a local hospital. He’d later recall with a sh...
Source: The Health Care Blog - September 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Non-Health Chemistry Mike Magee Ozone Paul Crutzen Scientific American Source Type: blogs
Emerging Technologies in Healthcare IT and Their Regulatory Considerations
Everybody loves to get and play with new toys. When we were children the toys were things like Barbies or Play-Doh. Now the toys we’re excited to get and play with are the emerging technologies in healthcare like AI or IoT devices. The big difference though is we can’t take these toys out and play with them with abandon like we did with the Play-Doh. While new and exciting, there are serious consequences to think about and regulations that need to be put in place and that will be put in place.
To talk more about the regulatory considerations for implementing these emerging technologies, we reached out to our in...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Grayson Miller Tags: AI/Machine Learning C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Regulations Authenticx Blockchain Brian Fugere Brian Hanley Calum Yacoubian Colin Banas MD Dave Bennett Dr Adrienne Boissy DrFirst Source Type: blogs
Q & A With Dylan Burnette: Muscle Cells, Cell Movement, and Microscopy
Courtesy of Dr. Dylan Burnette.
“We scientists know very little of what can be known—I find that invigorating,” says Dylan Burnette, Ph.D., an associate professor of cell and developmental biology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. “Most people find it exhausting, but I’m comfortable with not knowing all of biology’s secrets.” In an interview, Dr. Burnette shared his lab’s work on muscle cells, the knowledge he hopes readers take away from his research, and some advice to future scientists about being comfortable being wrong.
Q: How did you first become interested in s...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - September 6, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Cellular Imaging Cellular Processes Profiles Source Type: blogs
Great Food Can Improve Brain Development (Even Before Birth)
What we eat – and what our kids eat – affects so much in life: appearance, energy, cognition, focus, mood, how often we get sick, how quickly we get better, how likely we are to develop a chronic disease, and how we age.
Every bite of food is either an investment in our future, a new debt we are taking out, or some of both.
There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of real food. One healthy way of eating that has been studied a lot is the Mediterranean diet, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, herbs, spices, and olive oil. Red meats, processed foods, and added sugars are limited.
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Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - September 5, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Uncategorized Mediterranean Diet Pregnancy Nutrition Top Family Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Time for a universal “exercise prescription” for kids and adults to boost cognition and mental health?
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains e‑newsletter, featuring this time a range of brain research findings, tools and controversies plus some brain teasers to challenge your (and our) working memory.
#1. Major evidence review supports an “exercise prescription” for most adults to boost mental health
“Higher intensity physical activity was associated with greater improvements” and “Effectiveness of physical activity interventions diminished with longer duration interventions.”
The sweet spot was four or five half-hour effortful sessions per week. Are you hitting it?
#2. (Separate) Evidence review: Ph...
Source: SharpBrains - August 31, 2023 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Attention & ADD/ADHD Brain Teasers Brain/ Mental Health Education & Lifelong Learning Peak Performance SharpBrains Monthly eNewsletter Technology & Innovation AirPods Apple boost mental health brain teasers for adults brain-activity Source Type: blogs
Streamlining Workflows Increases Access for Children with Autism
There are not enough licensed behavior analysts to help children in the US diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To improve access, CentralReach is using technology to simplify, automate, and streamline the many manual tasks related to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – a key therapy that helps people with autism learn helpful behaviors.
Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Sullens, Chief Executive Officer and Nissa Van Etten, Director of Assessment & Clinical Training at CentralReach to find out more about their solution and about the current state of autism services in the US.
Insu...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Colin Hung Tags: Ambulatory Clinical EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT ABA ABLLS-R AFLS Applied Behavior Analysis ASD Autism Autism EMR Autism Spectrum Disorder CentralReach Chris Sullens Nissa Van Etten Source Type: blogs
Best Blood Pressure Monitors During Pregnancy
Conclusion
Pregnancy is a period in a woman’s life where health monitoring becomes crucial, and one key aspect that requires regular monitoring is blood pressure.
Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to severe complications, such as preeclampsia, which poses risks to both the mother and the unborn child.
This guide provides comprehensive information on selecting the best blood pressure monitor during pregnancy, considering the vast array of options available in the marketplace.
It highlights the essential features to consider, such as accuracy, ease of use, and additional features like irregu...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 28, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Monitors Source Type: blogs
The Cactus Kid: an analogy for parents and youth who are living with mental disease
Everyone has phases, stages, and degrees of mental disease throughout their lives, especially children, adolescents, and young adults. It is a part of normal growth and development to go through phases of change. Sometimes, a young person gets stuck in a phase, and it becomes something more—a mental health disorder—and they may receive a diagnosis.
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The Cactus Kid: an analogy for parents and youth who are living with mental disease originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shivana Naidoo, MD Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
EarliPoint Evaluation System for ASD Diagnosis: Interview with Tom Ressemann, CEO of EarliTec Dx
EarliTec Dx, a medtech company based in Georgia, has developed the EarliPoint Evaluation System for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This common neurodevelopmental condition is often overlooked in affected children, leading to a lack of early intervention and care. Part of the issue is a lack of access to specialists who can diagnose the condition.
Another issue is the lack of quantitative tools that can assist clinicians in diagnosing ASD, and instead they rely on subjective measurements and observations. The EarliPoint system is hosted on a touchscreen tablet, and involves children observing a video feed of social inte...
Source: Medgadget - August 8, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Pediatrics Psychiatry ASD autism autism spectrum EarliTec Source Type: blogs
How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Embrace Your Accomplishments
Conclusion
You’re not alone; most people have to face some level of internal questioning of their capabilities before taking on a new challenge. And while the precise statistics of those who struggle with impostor syndrome are conflicting, self-doubt is a known human condition. Never forget to give yourself a chance to prove that you are worthy and capable of everything you have set out to accomplish. Be prepared to learn from your mistakes and embrace your successes.
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Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nahla Davies Tags: featured productivity tips psychology self-improvement imposter syndrome Source Type: blogs
Population Health Management: SDOH Challenges and Solutions
Conclusion
SDOH data collection has its challenges. The first step is to convince organizations and policymakers of its utility and promise to offer whole-person care. Without SDOH, providers are only taking in a fraction of their patient’s health. Therefore, the dismissal of SDOH only widens health disparity gaps and fuels a cycle of reduced patient engagement.
However, the use of focused SDOH benchmarking, routine screening assessments, and robust analytics tools can help organizations take steps toward greater health equity. This gives each patient the potential to achieve and maintain optimal physical hea...
Source: The Health Care Blog - August 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Arcadia Population Health Management SDoH Source Type: blogs
Study Warns That Even Light Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure
Conclusion
In sum, the international research study underscores the significant impact of alcohol consumption on blood pressure, with effects noticed even at low levels. Contrary to common assumptions, it highlights no beneficial effects in low-level drinkers compared to non-drinkers.
The findings serve as a crucial reminder of the importance of moderation, or ideally, avoidance of alcohol for effective blood pressure management and optimal cardiovascular health. The global scale and comprehensive approach of the study lend weight to its findings, making them a key resource for individuals worldwide.
In the face o...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
How early intervention can transform a child ’ s speech development
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent decision to move away from the “wait and see” philosophy to a more proactive intervention when dealing with childhood obesity got me reflecting on how “wait and see” is still used in many other aspects of children’s development. As a speech therapist and a mother of a child who
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How early intervention can transform a child’s speech development originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stephanie Jeret Tags: Conditions Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
Investigating the Secrets of Cancer-Causing Viruses
Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Mandy Muller.
While she was in graduate school, Mandy Muller, Ph.D., became intrigued with viruses that are oncogenic, meaning they can cause cancer. At the time, she was researching human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which can lead to cervical and throat cancer, among other types. Now, as an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst, Dr. Muller studies Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), which causes the rare AIDS-associated cancer Kaposi sarcoma.
A Continental Change
Dr. Muller has come a long way, both geographically and professionally, s...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 1, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Infectious Diseases Microbes Profiles RNA Viruses Source Type: blogs
