Unproven Stem-Cell Cosmetic Treatments Can Grow Bones In Your Eyes By Paul Adams, popsci.com New cosmetic creams and therapies that make use of stem cells carry bizarre, gruesome risks. A woman in Los Angeles went to her doctor with pain and clicking in her eyelid, following a cosmetic procedure a few months earlier. The… Unproven … Continue reading The purpose of biotech regulation is to avoid growing bone in your eye
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The Consumerization of Healthcare
by Lauren Soelberg Treasure, orcahealth.com The systemic change in US healthcare delivery has been called many things, but they all refer to one thing: the future of healthcare will be in the hands of the consumers. Today, consumers are better able to make choices about their… http://flip.it/e36yc The Consumerization of Healthcare Related articles Dr. Kizer … Continue reading The Consumerization of Healthcare
Rebooting medicine info graphic
Digital Health Infographic wirelesshealthstrategies.com 6 Characters (0,1,A,C,G,T) Rebooting Medicine & Health I created this conceptual infographic with the great team at Misfit Wearables. It’s based on the work of Dr. Eric Topol, author of “The Creative Destruction of… http://flip.it/ZfjsN Related articles What Digital Health Is (and Isn't) (rockhealth.com) The Creative Destruction of Medicine (canadacloud.net)
Why health IT is the core of reform
Why IT is the core of the healthcare renaissance kevinmd.com Warning! I am a practicing doctor who sees real patients using an electronic medical record (EMR). My sole agenda is to provide the best patient care. I have no financial stake in information technology (IT). However, unlike the editorial board at… http://flip.it/YDFkX Related articles Practice … Continue reading Why health IT is the core of reform
Health 2.0: this year will be all about big data
Health 2.0 Conference: Big Data Making A Big Impact Richard MacManus, readwrite.com At the end of the Health 2.0 Conference earlier this month, I sat down with the event’s co-founders Matthew Holt and Indu Subaiya to discuss the big trends. I’d been impressed and excited by the innovation demonstrated at Health 2.0. It… http://flpbd.it/sqjx2 Related … Continue reading Health 2.0: this year will be all about big data
Could ePatient Networks Become the Superdoctors of the Future?
Could ePatient Networks Become the Superdoctors of the Future? BY ANITA HAMILTON, fastcoexist.com As technology allows patients to pool their knowledge, can the collective experience of the sick create better care? There’s something seriously wrong with a health care system that makes patients wait a month or more just to get a doctor’s… http://flpbd.it/5v6PX Related … Continue reading Could ePatient Networks Become the Superdoctors of the Future?
A Look at Social Media in Health Care Two Years Later
A Look at Social Media in Health Care -- Two Years Later - Perspectives - iHealthBeat. This article looks at growth in the type company we've been waiting for. an online community where patients can discuss and track medical conditions, progress, stories of what did and did not work for them. Related articles HealthCare Social … Continue reading A Look at Social Media in Health Care Two Years Later
FDA final rule on safety info, but still no word on social media
FDA issues final rule on safety information during clinical trials This is an interesting announcement and reveals to me the fact that the FDA is coming to grips with the fact that the current process for reporting adverse events needs an overhaul including refining what qualifies as an AE and how they are reported. I … Continue reading FDA final rule on safety info, but still no word on social media
Brandeis University Health Informatics program integrates computer, social and bio sciences
Yet another Boston area school has launched a health and medical informatics program, largely online. Know for its bioinformatics degree, Brandeis is now adding courses in these other areas. Health and Medical Informatics | Programs and Courses | Graduate Professional Studies | Brandeis University. Related articles Information Technology improves patient care and increases privacy, informatics … Continue reading Brandeis University Health Informatics program integrates computer, social and bio sciences
The doctor will tweet you now
via www.computerworld.com Good overview of SAAS, social computing and e-health Related articles easyJet: IT shouldn't block business users from buying SaaS apps (computerworld.co.nz) Fujitsu Introduces Cloud Service for Senior Care (sys-con.com) Newest release of SaaS Maker™ 'Cloud Toolkit' Helps Entrepreneurs Build Big Software Without Venture Capital Dollars (prweb.com) How Doctors Use Social Media (medmeme.com) Online Dos … Continue reading The doctor will tweet you now
Health Informatics: New Northeastern University Masters degree
Health Informatics Degree Online | Master's Degrees | Northeastern University Online. Related articles Becoming The University Of Everywhere (keptup.typepad.com) GSU to offer health informatics degree (bizjournals.com) Information Technology improves patient care and increases privacy, informatics expert says (medicalxpress.com) Health Informatics Scotland 2013 - CFP Closes 15 May (imianews.wordpress.com) Saint Louis University is Now Accepting Applications … Continue reading Health Informatics: New Northeastern University Masters degree
A simple change could dramatically improve hospitals and American health care – The Boston Globe
It's refreshing to see a variety of experts take a stab at improving the healthcare system from a unique angle. This article looks at the work of a businessman who decided to create workflows of hospitals to see how much the experience could be improved by making a few, small tweaks.. A simple change could … Continue reading A simple change could dramatically improve hospitals and American health care – The Boston Globe
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