Tech and innovation bring hope in combating devastating opioid crisis
In the first edition of the HIMSS TV Deep Dive series, we look at the crisis of opioid addiction in the United States, and how to treat and prevent overuse and addiction. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)
Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos - September 4, 2019 Category: Information Technology Tags: Clinical Patient Engagement Population Health Source Type: video
Rare Disease Day at NIH 2020
Rare diseases affect an estimated 30 million people in the United States. On February 28, 2020, NIH will host an event to raise awareness about these disorders, the people they affect, and current research collaborations. Sponsored by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and the NIH Clinical Center, the event will feature interactive panel discussions, as well as posters and table exhibits. Participants can share their thoughts, photos, and experiences during the day via social media using the hashtag #RDDNIH.For more information go tohttps://ncats.nih.gov/rdd.Air date: 2/28/2020 8:00:00 AM (Sou...
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 8, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
National Clinical Care Commission Advisory Committee Meeting - June 2019
The National Clinical Care Advisory Committee evaluates and provides recommendations on the coordination and leveraging of federal programs related to complex metabolic or autoimmune diseases that result from insulin-related issues and represent a significant disease burden in the United States, including complications due to such diseases.Air date: 6/27/2019 8:00:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 3, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
ICCVAM Public Forum 2019
ICCVAM ’ s goals include promotion of national and international partnerships between governmental and nongovernmental groups, including academia, industry, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders. To foster these partnerships ICCVAM holds annual public forums to share information and facilitate direct communication of ideas and suggestions from stakeholders.
The upcoming meeting will include presentations by NICEATM and ICCVAM members on current activities related to the development and validation of alternative test methods and approaches, including activities relevant to implementation of the strategic roadmap for...
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Adult male painted bunting (Image 2)
An adult male painted bunting. Painted buntings breed primarily in the United States during the summer, then migrate to Mexico, Central America, southern Florida and the Caribbean over the winter. [Image 2 of 3 related images. See Image ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item. (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - April 12, 2019 Category: Science Source Type: video
Maternal Mortality in the United States: Future Research Directions (Day 2)
Online viewers may submit questions regarding the meeting by e-mailing asimpson@palladianpartners.com with the subject line “ Maternal Mortality Meeting Question ”
The workshop ’ s purpose is to identify research questions, gaps, and opportunities that could expand knowledge regarding maternal mortality data, trends, and causes. The workshop presentations and discussions will inform the development of a research agenda for NICHD that could lead to improved measurement and reduction of maternal mortality in the United States.
The panel discussions will focus on three areas:
1. An in-depth examination of definitions, d...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 19, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Maternal Mortality in the United States: Future Research Directions (Day 1)
Online viewers may submit questions regarding the meeting by e-mailing asimpson@palladianpartners.com with the subject line “ Maternal Mortality Meeting Question ”
The workshop ’ s purpose is to identify research questions, gaps, and opportunities that could expand knowledge regarding maternal mortality data, trends, and causes. The workshop presentations and discussions will inform the development of a research agenda for NICHD that could lead to improved measurement and reduction of maternal mortality in the United States.
The panel discussions will focus on three areas:
1. An in-depth examination of definitions, d...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 19, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
First Lady Melania Trump visits NIH Children's Inn for a Valentine ’ s Day Party (Requires Flash Player)
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First Lady Melania Trump this afternoon for a Valentine ’ s Day partyAir date: 2/14/2019 3:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 14, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Vivian W. Pinn Symposium: Improving Maternal Health: Behind the Numbers
4th Annual NIH Vivian W. Pinn Symposium: Improving Maternal Health: Behind the Numbers
Every year, a large number of women have lasting medical complications or die as a result of difficulties from pregnancy. The United States maternal morbidity and mortality rates are now the highest among its peer countries. During this symposium, leading clinicians and researchers will provide updates on this timely public health issue, including a review of current statistics and health services research, and an overview of relevant programs sponsored by the Federal Government. In addition, speakers will discuss new approaches to impro...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 5, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
A Critical Evaluation of Animal Pain Models Workshop
Due to the complex nature and overwhelming urgency of the opioid and pain crisis in the United States, there is a need to address the crisis on multiple levels. The purpose of this meeting is to convene experts in the field of animal models for pain and experts in translational development of pain therapeutics from industry to discuss screening programs in the preclinical process for determining if a compound should be developed to treat pain in the clinical setting.Air date: 1/31/2019 8:30:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 28, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Achieving Health Equity in Preventive Services (Day 1)
Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are responsible for seven of every 10 deaths among Americans each year and account for 75% of the nation ’ s health spending. Many of these chronic conditions can be prevented, delayed, or caught and treated early when patients work closely with their primary care providers. Despite the proven value of preventive services, such as various screenings, provider counseling, and preventive medications, implementation by providers and uptake by patients of these evidence-based practices varies. Demographic and geographic differences in the use of these services are...
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 16, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Achieving Health Equity in Preventive Services (Day 2)
Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are responsible for seven of every 10 deaths among Americans each year and account for 75% of the nation ’ s health spending. Many of these chronic conditions can be prevented, delayed, or caught and treated early when patients work closely with their primary care providers. Despite the proven value of preventive services, such as various screenings, provider counseling, and preventive medications, implementation by providers and uptake by patients of these evidence-based practices varies. Demographic and geographic differences in the use of these services are...
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 16, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Health, Not Healthcare: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health
The objectives of Dr. Galea ’ s presentation will include an understanding of the following:• We pay substantial attention to healthcare in the United States; as a result, we have a mismatch between attention paid to health and our health outcomes.• In large part, this mismatch is because we do not pay sufficient attention to the forces that influence health.• Place, power, money, race, the past, compassion, and other forces are inevitable drivers of health, and we need to talk about them all if we are to improve our health.
Galea, Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, is a...
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 14, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
A Critical Evaluation of Animal Pain Models Workshop (Day 2)
Due to the complex nature and overwhelming urgency of the opioid and pain crisis in the United States, there is a need to address the crisis on multiple levels. The purpose of this meeting is to convene experts in the field of animal models for pain and experts in translational development of pain therapeutics from industry to discuss screening programs in the preclinical process for determining if a compound should be developed to treat pain in the clinical setting.Air date: 1/31/2019 8:30:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
A Critical Evaluation of Animal Pain Models Workshop (Day 1)
Due to the complex nature and overwhelming urgency of the opioid and pain crisis in the United States, there is a need to address the crisis on multiple levels. The purpose of this meeting is to convene experts in the field of animal models for pain and experts in translational development of pain therapeutics from industry to discuss screening programs in the preclinical process for determining if a compound should be developed to treat pain in the clinical setting.Air date: 1/30/2019 8:30:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - December 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
