15th Annual James H. Cassedy Lecture in the History of Medicine - “ Anorexia in the Archives: Documenting the Late Twentieth Century Rise in Eating Disorders. ”
During the 1970s and 1980s, anorexia nervosa moved from being an obscure affliction to having epidemic status. The explosion in eating disorders during these years required to the creation of new hospital wings and specialized clinics around the world; it also inspired hundreds of successful movies and young-adult novels, shaped popular conceptualization of adolescence, led to new thinking about body dysmorphia and trauma, and had a major impact on theorists of both capitalism and feminism. Eating disorders were so pressing both because they were so devastating but also because they were spreading so rapidly and inexplicab...
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Innovation trends require education for users to keep up
According to dHealth Foundation director and cofounder Quy Vo-Reinhard, for regulators and users to keep up with emerging technologies like blockchain and smart contracts there needs to be an emphasis on education. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)
Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos - October 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: video
FAES Board of Directors' Meeting
The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) will hold a Board of Directors Meeting from 4:00 – 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in the FAES Education& Conference Suite, 2C116 in Building 10 and available to join online only by current members of the board and invited guests.Air date: 10/24/2023 4:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - October 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
OHSRP Education Series-Considerations for Informed Consent in Cell and Gene Therapy Trials
Our speaker for this presentation is Daniel Kavanagh, PhD, RAC (Regulatory Affairs Certification). He is Senior Scientific Advisor, Gene Therapy, Vaccines, and Biologics at WCG where he serves as a scientific and regulatory lead for gene transfer research. Prior to joining WCG, he was Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Vice Chair of the MGH-Brigham Institutional Biosafety Committee.
During this session, Dr. Kavanagh will address the following questions:• When a clinical trial involves gene therapy / human gene transfer research, what aspects of the informed consent process require special att...
Source: Videocast - All Events - September 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Sickle Cell in Focus 2023 (Day 2)
SCiF is a free, two-day, intensive, educational update on sickle cell disease. The conference attracts a wide audience of clinicians, academics and other healthcare professionals involved in sickle cell disease research from around the world, as well as patients and their families. Over two days, this year ’ s conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to sickle cell disease through innovative seminars and interactive panel debates. At SCiF, you will have the opportunity to learn from renowned experts, partici...
Source: Videocast - All Events - September 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Sickle Cell in Focus 2023 (Day 1)
SCiF is a free, two-day, intensive, educational update on sickle cell disease. The conference attracts a wide audience of clinicians, academics and other healthcare professionals involved in sickle cell disease research from around the world, as well as patients and their families. Over two days, this year ’ s conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to sickle cell disease through innovative seminars and interactive panel debates. At SCiF, you will have the opportunity to learn from renowned experts, partici...
Source: Videocast - All Events - September 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Digital streaming is a boost for patient education programs
Anjali Kataria, Mytonomy CEO and cofounder, says that content streaming and AI can empower patients at home and help hospitals and health systems improve their patient education materials as they reduce the time nurses spend answering questions. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)
Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos - August 30, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: video
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee - September 2023
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) was initiated in 1989 to address the growing national health problem of asthma, which remains a significant problem today. According to the latest data, nearly 25 million people in the United States, including more than 6 million children, have asthma. The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee (NAEPPCC) provides a venue for convening diverse stakeholders with an interest in improving asthma management in the context of current standards of care.
The goals of the NAEPPCC are to:
Raise awareness among patients, health profession...
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Helping LGBTQ+ patients navigate their healthcare journeys
OutCare Health provides resources, support, education and research studies to support and improve the LGBTQ+ community ' s care experience. Dr. Dustin Nowaskie, the company ' s founder and president, explains. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)
Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos - August 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: video
OHRP Exploratory Workshop 2023 - Exploring the Ethical and Practical Considerations of Psychedelics Research
Psychedelics are powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. Their origins predate written history, and early cultures used them in many sociocultural and ritual contexts. The name ‘ psychedelics ’ was coined by Humphrey Osmond in 1957, suggesting that they have a mind-manifesting capability that may reveal useful or beneficial properties of the mind. For decades, psychedelics have been classified as illegal drugs. Recent research suggests that these substances may provide a potential breakthrough in the treatment of a myriad of mental health conditions. This...
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
NIAMS Coalition Outreach and Education Meeting - September 2023
The biennial NIAMS Coalition Outreach and Education Meeting provides a forum for our Coalition members to share best practices with each other on the importance of connecting science to the public, while gaining a better understanding of how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the NIAMS function. The day-long event is designed to share the latest research advances and related developments, and to foster dialogue on the future path and directions of NIAMS-funded research. The target audience for this event is the NIAMS Coalition, an independent consortium of about 100 professional and voluntary organizations that ra...
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
NSF-supported researchers are developing an industrial ecosystem in Pennsylvania.
A new NSF Regional Innovation Engine in Pennsylvania will catalyze the development of a plant-based industrial ecosystem by investing in research, manufacturing facilities and workforce education.This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item. (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - August 2, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: video
Hearing loss & dementia – from epidemiological insights to the ACHIEVE trial and public policy in the U.S.
Frank R. Lin, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor of Otolaryngology, Medicine, Mental Health, and Epidemiology and director of the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, a research center based at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lin completed his medical education, residency in Otolaryngology, and Ph.D. in Clinical Investigation, all at Johns Hopkins. He completed further otologic fellowship training in Lucerne, Switzerland. Dr. Lin's clinical practice is dedicated to otology and the medical and surgical management of hearing loss. His public health research focuses on understanding how hearing loss affects the h...
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
NHLBI Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Seminar: New Directions in Community-Based Interventions to Improve Food Access and Reduce Obesity in Baltimore
In this one-hour webinar, Dr. Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D., will present his research and ideas on “ New Directions in Community-Based Interventions to Improve Food Access and Reduce Obesity in Baltimore. ” For more than 20 years, Dr. Gittelsohn and his colleagues have been developing, implementing and evaluating novel strategies to improve healthy food access in low income areas of Baltimore, including strategies in corner stores, supermarkets, carryout restaurants, recreation centers, food pantries and other venues that have shown success in increasing access, purchase and consumption of healthier foods. In today ’ s web...
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Clinical Center GME Grand Rounds: Disease Discovery at the NIH Clinical Center: Translational Approaches to Rare Diseases
Clinical Center Grand Rounds
Graduate Medical Education Grand Rounds Disease Discovery at the NIH Clinical Center: Translational Approaches to Rare Diseases Steven Holland, MD Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research NIH Distinguished Investigator Immunopathogenesis Section National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesFor more information go tohttps://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.htmlAir date: 7/26/2023 12:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
