The Long and Tortured History of Alpha-Synuclein and Parkinson ’s Disease
This study tracks the decades-long journey to harness alpha-synuclein as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Steven Zecola an activist who tracks Parkinson’s research and was on THCB last month discussing it, offers three key changes needed to overcome the underlying challenges.
A Quick Start for Alpha-Synuclein R&D
In the mid-1990’s, Parkinson’s patient advocacy groups had become impatient by the absence of any major therapeutic advances in the 25 years since L-dopa had been approved for Parkinson’s disease (PD).
The Director of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) se...
Source: The Health Care Blog - March 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Medical Practice Parkinson's Disease Steven Zecola Source Type: blogs
Towards a Better Understanding of the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Alzheimer's Disease
This article summarizes research presented at the virtual symposium and workshop, "New Approaches for Understanding the Potential Role of Microbes in Alzheimer's Disease." The objective of these events was to review the evidence base and catalyze research to address knowledge gaps in the hypothesis that infections or microbes play some causative role in the development or progression of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a complex disease; this symposium was rooted in an understanding that its pathogenesis could be triggered by both microbe-dependent and microbe-independent pathways and the two are not mutually ex...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 15, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Language Equity in Medical Education
On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, Pilar Ortega, MD, MGM, Débora Silva, MD, MEd, and Bright Zhou, MD, MS, join host Toni Gallo to discuss strategies to address language-related health disparities and enhance language-appropriate training and assessment in medical education. They explore one specific language concordant education framework, Culturally Reflective Medicine, which recognizes and supports the lived experiences and expertise of multi-lingual learners and clinicians from minoritized communities.
This episode is now available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else podcast...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - February 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast diversity and inclusion language equity medical education medical education scholarship patient care Source Type: blogs
7 Must-Have Features Of The Perfect Digital Health Platform
Searching for a great digital health platform feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. We have heaps of options, but one that genuinely delivers the goods? That’s a rare find.
So, let’s dive into what the perfect digital health platform should embody. But first, let’s clearly define what we’re discussing.
A digital health platform is a centralized hub for managing patient care, streamlining healthcare operations, and empowering patients to take a more active role in their health. It is software-based and integrates tools like electronic health records, telemedicine, secure communi...
Source: The Medical Futurist - February 20, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andrea Koncz Tags: TMF digital health digital health platform features Source Type: blogs
Patient Portals Improve Healthcare Outcomes. So, Why Don ’t Patients Use Them?
The following is a guest article by Oakkar Oakkar, Co-Founder and CEO at Keona Health
Imagine a tool that puts your health information right at your fingertips. That’s what patient portals promise – a simple, digital way to access medical records, book appointments, and chat with doctors. They’re designed to make life easier for patients, and studies show they can even help reduce hospital visits, like in 2020 when heart failure patients using these portals saw fewer hospital readmissions.
But there’s a catch. Despite their benefits, many patients aren’t using these portals. It’s not just a ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 11, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory Communication and Patient Experience EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Digital Literacy Health Data Privacy Improving Patient Outcomes Keona Health Oakkar O Source Type: blogs
A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145
Episode 145 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of ourwinter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, you ' ll hear about the trials and tribulations of teaching and learningpronunciations of anatomy and physiology terminology. Including why the instructor is ALWAYS correct!00:00 | Introduction01:07 | Variations in Anatomy& Physiology Pronunciations10:24 | Say Anatomy& Physiology Terms Out Loud20:30 | Staying Connected★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to:theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-145.html🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate)...
Source: The A and P Professor - January 2, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
A decade of pantomime! Oh yes it was
As I’ve mentioned before. The Cottenham Theatre Workshop’s (CTW) longstanding Musical Director, the inimitable Barbara D, recruited me as guitarist for the pit band back in 2013. I actually played bass guitar that first year as regular cellist, David A, was treading the boards for the first time. David A was back in the pit for Cinderella and so I switched to six-string guitar and played that for every show thereafter.
2013 – A Christmas Carol
2014 – Cinderella
2015 – Puss in Boots (No band, MD was the late Debbie C)
2016 – The Wizard of Oz
2017 – Aladdin
2018 – Worzel Gummi...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - December 12, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Music Source Type: blogs
A complex patient interviews a retired physician
Dr. James (Jim) Whitlock, a neurologist, and Ann McColl met at a writers’ workshop in Maine in 2022 and discovered a shared interest: patients with complex conditions and their journeys in the medical system. Dr. Whitlock’s practice focused on the rehabilitation of individuals with severe traumatic brain injuries. Attorney McColl had been a patient with
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A complex patient interviews a retired physician originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: James Whitlock, MD and Ann McColl Tags: Conditions Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
Peter Panto poetry
I’ve written a short poem to use with my video montage of a few of my photos from the 2023 Cottenham Theatre Workshop production – Peter Panto!
Tickets on sale here.
https://www.sciencebase.com/images/Panto-Poem.mp4
Peter Panto
It’s panto season once more
Oh no it isn’t! I hear the crowd roar
We’ve tuned the ba-dum tsch, We’ve settled the score
And stitched curtain calls for the walk-down encore
The principals’ principles are sometimes ad lib
The chorus-line parts are tight like a jib
Cute kids play their part, There will be no damp squib
And the drums they may crack your spare ri...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - December 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Fiction Source Type: blogs
Peter Panto 2023 – Cottenham Theatre Workshop
My annual view from the pit as guitarist with the band and as “assistant musical director” alongside our proper Musical Director Barbara Duckworth on piano. What a show it’s going to be. We’ll also have Adam out of off of C5 the band on drums, Christian on cello, and Tanara* on clarinet.
Anyway, these are my photos of the grownup actors in no particular order. Cottenham Theatre Workshop (CTW) will share my photos of the youngsters in character on their website and socials.
Still some tickets available for the Saturday matinee and early evening show, but those are almost sold out. Reasonable numbers...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - December 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Photography Source Type: blogs
Genre Fluid
Just packaging up six of my most recent songs and musical collaborations that cross over some diverse styles. I’m releasing them as a maxi-EP or a mini-LP, depending on whether you’re glass half-full or half-empty, under the title Genre Fluid for the bargain-bin price of $5 or a dollar each if you want each song separately.
AI generated album art – surreal desert scene
It’s Not Our Time for the Sea is the most recent of the collection with lyrics by Andrea Thomson (from C5 the band) and me. It’s about the abusive relationship between man and Mother Earth, a mish-mash of prog, pop, funk, rock a...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - November 24, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Music Source Type: blogs
Finding a Great Software Partner for Your Healthcare Business Isn ’t Hard If You Know What to Look For
The following is a guest article by Marcin Wudarczyk, PhD, Software Architect and CEO of GoSolve
In today’s fast-paced healthcare industry, having the right software can make all the difference in your organization’s success. However, the cost and conundrum of hiring dedicated IT talents is often daunting, which is why 76% of executives surveyed by Deloitte indicate they outsource IT services. But with so many vendors and partners promising the very best solutions, it can be challenging to navigate the crowded tech landscape and find the right partner to fit your business needs.
In this article, we’ll expl...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - November 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Security and Privacy GoSolve Healthcare App Security Healthcare Scene Featured healthcare software development Marcin Wudarczyk Source Type: blogs
Faculty Perspectives on Responding to Microaggressions Targeting Clerkship Students
On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, Meghan O’Brien, MD, MBE, and Research in Medical Education (RIME) Committee members Tasha Wyatt, PhD, and Javeed Sukhera, MD, PhD, join host Toni Gallo to discuss new research into faculty perspectives on responding to microaggressions targeting medical students in the clinical learning environment. They explore several tensions that affected how faculty responded to the microaggressions in the study scenarios as well as some of the strategies the faculty used to respond effectively.
This episode is now available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else p...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - October 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast faculty development medical education medical students microaggressions RIME Source Type: blogs
The hypoglycemia fear syndrome
In this episode of BDI Briefs, we dive into causes, symptoms, and strategies for managing fear of hypoglycemia for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.Learn about the Be Safe and Feel Safe strategies, the importance of diabetes technology, and how to regain confidence in blood sugar management.Polonsky, W. H., Guzman, S. J., & Fisher, L. (2023). The Hypoglycemic Fear Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing This Common Clinical Problem in Adults With Diabetes. Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association, 41(4), 502–509. https://doi.org/10.2337/cd22-0131
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Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - October 30, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Faculty and Student Perceptions of Unauthorized Collaborations
In this study, it was clear students do recognize the need for individual accountability and that their individual competence will be assessed, but they also recognize that they are encouraged to work with each other and that throughout their careers they will be working with colleagues in the clinical settings and for the rest of their lives. That gets at some of the tension, and we create some of that tension in the curriculum because we foster students working together in small groups and we embrace them supporting each other and helping each other learn. Then that comes up against the individual demonstration of compet...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - October 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast faculty learning environment medical students RIME Source Type: blogs
