MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'facebook'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181688&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FWk3DNGiP55g%2Fdoctors-write-clinical-cases-online.html Recently, Kevin Pho wrote about a physician, Alexandra Thran, who was disciplined by both her hospital and the state medical board for writing about a trauma patient she had seen. Although Dr. Thran hadn’t divulged the patient’s name, enough information was conveyed that allowed others in the community to identify the patient in question.That story really freaked me out. Because, as you know, I sometimes write about my adventures in general surgery. Am I a dead man? Is the Ohio State Medical Board going to give me the Bradley Manning treatment? Am I destined to working the night shift at a CVS minute clinic in five years?Read the rest of How doctors can write about clinical cases online on KevinMD.com.Category: Social media | Tags: Facebook, Patients | No comment (Source: Kevin... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181688 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:00:10 +0100 5181688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181692&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FRYCvriqNYLE%2Fmedical-student-talks-social-media-health-care.html In the course of doing research on the future of social media in health care, and hearing from a group of doctors who believe there isn’t one in their practice, I also talked to a few future physicians. Three to be exact, from different parts of the United States, a third year student, a student on the verge of enrolling in a US medical school, and the one I am writing about here, Chad Rudnick.Chad’s a 4th year medical student at University of South Florida College of Medicine. We got in touch because Edelman pitched me about USF’s use of social media to publicize its Match Day celebration.Read the rest of A medical student talks about social media in health care on KevinMD.com.Category: Social media | Tags: Facebook, Twitter | 3 comments (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181692 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:52 +0100 5181692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182085&cid=t_125596_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Ffacebook-business-page%2F The following is a guest post by Livvie Matthews of SimpleSocialMedia.tv. If you are interested in guest posting for Dental Heroes, please sign up here. One of the questions asked often is: “I already have a Profile page on Facebook, do I really need a Facebook Business Page?” That’s sort of like the question (in dentistry) “Do I really need to floss?” You know the answer ….Only the teeth you want to keep!! Originally, Facebook was only for making connections, not for business, hence Profile pages. It was a profile of you, your personal information, likes and dislikes. Then businesses begin to see the power Facebook held and started creating Profile pages for their businesses (which is actually against Facebook rules). So in true Facebook fashion…F... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182085 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:46:19 +0100 5182085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181923&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fsocial-media-and-surgery%2F Buffer Surgeons not being the most social animals among doctors, I was surprised to see 7 editorials about surgery and social media. These seven editorials highlighted the use of social media and different settings for surgeons, from medical school all the way up to the American College of Surgeons. The most factual contribution was about the implications of social media such as twitter, blogging and facebook on the next generation of physicians. In this editorial a recent study was cited. They found a difference in the use of social media between residents and medical students. 13% of residents and 64% of medical students at the University of Florida, Gainesville had Facebook profiles. Suggesting a 6 fold increase in the number of social media users in the next generation of physicians. I... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181923 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:13:02 +0100 5181923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174613&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fafter-one-year-the-mayo-clinic-center-for-social-media-is-still-going-strong%2F2011.08.29 I’ve always been a great fan of what Mayo Clinic has been doing on social media. Then after Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media was launched, I became a member of the international external advisory board which I’m very proud of. I reported when they launched a patient community and also discussed how well they did this. Now the Center is 1 year old and still performs perfectly. An excerpt form their previous entry: Here’s a sneak peek of a few topics that were discussed during Mayo’s retreat: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174613 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:00:38 +0100 5174613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174569&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FWp_aELjD9ho%2Fsocial-media-tips-students-applying-medical-school.html I started my first blog, Chick Lit MD, in December of 2009. By the time I began filling out my medical school applications I had been actively blogging for approximately 7 months. As someone interested in the intersection between medicine and media, the use of social media was integral to my exploration of both fields. As such, I included my adventures in social media in my application in a tactful and strategic manner.  Now that I have actually been accepted to medical school, I’d like to to offer current and future applicants a few tips.Read the rest of Social media tips for students applying to medical school on KevinMD.com.Category: Social media | Tags: Facebook, Twitter | 1 comment (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174569 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:08 +0100 5174569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174851&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdo-physicians-receive-facebook-requests-from-patients%2F According to a recent Journal of General Internal Medicine study the answer is no! By specialty, the JIM study found 42% of family practice physicians, 38% of ob-gyns, 27% of pediatrics and 13% of general surgery physicians have received friend requests. The study found that 68% of respondents correctly identified that it was not ethically acceptable to interact with patients in online social networks with 80% stating that they had concerns about patient confidentiality. *** The source of this post is the Journal of General Internal Medicine: The Patient–Doctor Relationship and Online Social Networks: Results of a National Survey (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174851 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:58:41 +0100 5174851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158992&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmanaging-information-overload-in-the-age-of-unlimited-information%2F2011.08.25 Perhaps the biggest challenges facing the next generation of physicians is information overload.  The problem: Unlimited information on limited human bandwidth.  There’s simply too much to read and see.  For physicians the problem is compounded by a perceived responsibility to keep up. But the idea that we actually can have our hands around everything is reflective of a time when doctors actually could know all there was to know.  Many of today’s physicians were raised at a time when a paper inbox and a pile of journals represented their only information inputs.  But things are very different now. Here are a few ideas on controlling your inputs: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at 33 Charts* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158992 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:15:32 +0100 5158992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159565&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Ffacebook-comments-pharma-and-the-hard-days%2F The 15th of August was a special day as that day all pharma Facebook pages had to open the doors to comments which led to some interesting issues and consequences. I thought I would wait some days before writing my post so then it would be easier to see the reactions from the top pharma companies. Well, here are a few examples: Pharma Facebook Commenting Is Open: Remain Calm Pharma reaction to facebook changes foregrounds three tiers of Social Media Johnson and Johnson, Astra Zeneca and Other Pharma Companies Closing Down Facebook Sites–A Few Less Bricks in the “Wall” AstraZeneca is staying on Facebook Quick survey: Why are you deleting your Facebook page Pharma’s social media challenges: open Facebook walls may not risk as much negativity as first thought Pharm... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159565 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:06:42 +0100 5159565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159828&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fboehringer-vs-facebook-social-media.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159828 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:53:00 +0100 5159828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159789&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ftwitter-phenomenon-in-america%2F Almost everyone in the US, above the age of 12, is aware of Twitter according to the most recent Edison “The Social Habit” survey. According to the 2011 survey, 92% of American teenagers and adults are aware of Twitter today. Yet as powerful as this seems only 8% of those actually tweet!   2011 Edison Research survey on Twitter AwarenessQuick facts every marketer should know :: 46 million Americans check their social status multiple times a day Social Media platforms now reach the majority of Americans with 52% having at least one social sharing profile Over 51% of Americans use Facebook The majority of Americans are familiar with Twitter but only 8% use it 64% of social media users update their status via a mobile device 30% of Americans are aware of FourSquare but only ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159789 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:51:22 +0100 5159789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159553&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FaiMUWkBACcE%2F Think you’re the shit? If you spend a lot of time on Facebook, you are likely to be someone who thinks the world of yourself and spends a great deal of time admiring all of your, well, admirable qualities, according to a new study. But, not so fast, underneath that self-absorption, you may also lack the very self-confidence you pretend to exude. The research done at York University in Canada looked at 100 college-aged students and examined their personal Facebook page while rating their narcissistic tendencies. The researchers found that individuals who are more self-centered and who have lower self-esteem were proven to check their Facebook page more often. They also tended to stay on their page longer and promote themselves more via status updates, photos, and links to other person... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159553 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:07:17 +0100 5159553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159830&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fsocial-media-flash-mobs-pharmas-worst.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159830 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:04:00 +0100 5159830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139949&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fsocial-vs-professional-networking-sites There has been significant debate over how much information an employer should be privy to when researching a candidate. Should they do an Internet search and glimpse at your Facebook profile? Is this legal or even ethical? When it comes down to it, potential employers don’t care about what you had for dinner the night before or how a movie made you “LOL.” Social networking sites are still taboo…for now. You might want to check those privacy settings though, just in case. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139949 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:23:52 +0100 5139949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139593&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FkCOLS6ZSHE0%2Fsocial-media-changed-medical-practice.html Last summer, I joined millions of others in the deluge of social media. I committed one year of effort to see if social would enhance or distract from my pediatric practice.That was my goal, just one year.At that time, I wanted to dip my foot in the pool, and see if it made any ripples. The unexpected consequence was how much social media has changed my medical practice, and me. Ripples have returned as tidal waves.My practice has seen tangible, real valuable benefits. I have been intellectually challenged, and have professionally grown.Read the rest of How social media has changed my medical practice on KevinMD.com.Category: Social media | Tags: Facebook, Primary care, Twitter | 4 comments (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139593 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:55 +0100 5139593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140249&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2F39yavnCX5Zc%2Fsome-pharma-facebook-pages-stay-open.html Yesterday, Monday, August 15, was the day in which Facebook made all pages on their site open for Facebook comments.  This sent the Pharma companies with Facebook walls, still with no regulation in social media, into two different directions.  Some companies, such as Johnson and Johnson, chose to shut down Facebook sites ADHD Moms and ADHD Allies.  AstraZeneca chose the same avenue, and closed down their Facebook page for Seroquel.  Facebook didn't give a specific reason as to the new requirements, but did say they want to encourage open dialogue. While other companies, including Pfizer, Amgen and Sanofi Aventis chose to continue to navigate the dark waters of social media for Pharma. What prompted J&J and AstraZeneca to shut down their Facebook page?  The ... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140249 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:02:00 +0100 5140249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131053&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fpharmas-facebook-free-ride-is-not-over.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131053 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:55:00 +0100 5131053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140250&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FFd53TmsH-k4%2Ftips-for-pharma-on-facebook.html Many Pharma companies are hesitant to use Facebook as a medium to communicate with their audience, and many fear it is because they will have additional worries concerning the FDA and adverse events of their drugs. Mashable recently set out and shared a few better ways for Pharma companies to communicate with their fans on Facebook while connecting with them at them at the same time. Some of the tips: - Know who is making the decisions about buying your product.  For example, doctors are not likely to reference Facebook when searching about a drug.  But for many Over the Counter drugs, consumers will look online and a Facebook page could be a great place to inform them about that drug. - Use the Facebook page as a way to communicate, connect and listen to your co... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140250 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:22:00 +0100 5140250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118757&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fdoes-nationwide-ehr-lower-healthcare-costs-social-media-reactions A little over a month ago, I asked our Healthcare IT News social media followers if they believed a nation-wide transition to EHRs for doctors would lower healthcare costs. From Twitter to Facebook, there was a wide range of opinions. Some said that it would help lower administrative costs, while others were pessimistic about the approach at the time because of the debt crisis deadline. Over the course of the month many health IT professionals and onlookers shared their stories with us. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118757 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:37:26 +0100 5118757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118989&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fpharma-facebook-pages-being-phased-out.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118989 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:06:00 +0100 5118989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103336&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-care-attorney-discusses-the-use-of-disclaimers-on-facebook-pages%2F2011.08.06 This is the third part of a three part post addressing the legal concerns of social networking in the health care arena. In part one, legal expert David Harlow, Esq., Health Care Attorney and Consultant at The Harlow Group, LLC in Boston, answered questions regarding “The Legal Implications for Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals Engaging in Social Media?” In part two, Mr. Harlow answered questions related to the Pharma industry;  “Legal Concerns: What Steps can Pharma Take to Engage in Social Media?” The third part addresses a question from a follower on Facebook about the use of disclaimers. Q:  Barbara: A Healthin30 reader on Facebook writes:  “I’m looking for a good disclaimer to put on a couple of medical practices’ Facebook pages. The AMA social media guidelines aren’t h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103336 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:00:47 +0100 5103336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140251&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FGWlmCgeYYoE%2Fpharma-companies-facing-challenge-with.html August 15 is the day all companies on Facebook are required to have open discussion forums on their Facebook pages.  Pharma companies view this as a problem because they will be required to have open commenting on their Facebook walls. BrandChannel.com recently looked back at the recent hacking that too place at Pfizer's Facebook page.  On July 19, Pfizer was recently surprised by the Script Kiddies, who were responsible for hacking into their fan page and posting a series of messages that commented negatively on the brand, then openly claimed responsibility for doing so.  Even though this took place, the author points out that Pfizer is one of the digital companies who is taking a hands-on approach to managing their digital presence.  They're... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140251 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:08:00 +0100 5140251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096843&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fpharma-facebook-moderation-case-study-slideshow%2F Jay Byrant published this case study. It’s good to know people want to deal with the moderation problem pharma companies face these days on Facebook. It’s not a big deal if we set exact and clear rules and goals, but many companies just don’t start with that. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096843 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:34:13 +0100 5096843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096176&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1496       Expectant parents can announce the good news to their Facebook friends via a brand new Facebook family member status option. We’ve told you about the online blogging FB journal set up by some expectant parents.  This new section allows parents to be to update their pregnancy, including due dates, photos and perhaps the baby’s name.  Once added, the unborn child is listed alongside family members on the user’s profile, and a notification is posted on the user’s Facebook wall. Is this TMI? Or just another way to enjoy your pregnancy?  Its all about social media these days, so it seems appropriate to continue on this road. We are living in the virtual world, why not take advantage of it?? {Click here for a free information packet and special coup... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096176 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:08 +0100 5096176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096342&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F03%2Fintroducing-the-private-practice-toolbox%2F Running a successful private practice can be increasing difficult in today’s competitive environment, especially as some practitioners begin to embrace technology and social media. Should therapists tweet? How can therapists manage their professional persona on Facebook or other social networks? What should you do if a client contacts you through Facebook or email? In short, how can you stay on top of all of these practice trends? Well, good news — that’s what the Private Practice Toolbox is intended to help with. Led by one of our Ask the Therapists, Julie Hanks, MSW, LCSW, BCD. Julie is a graduate from the University of Utah’s Master of Social Work program in 1995, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD), and is Board Certi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096342 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:10:10 +0100 5096342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086446&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fthe-roast-of-facebook-video%2F This Facebook roast performed by Google, Twitter, MySpace, etc. made me laugh today. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086446 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:47:16 +0100 5086446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078037&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FzlP6m6NMZek%2F Last week, the Pfizer Facebook page was hacked by ScriptKiddies, setting off a flurry of chatter about not just hacking, but the extent to which this episode would affect the way drugmakers view the virtues of Facebook and, beyond that, social media (back story). This happened just as Facebook changes it rules so that drugmakers will no longer be allowed to disable comments, prompting some to consider walking away from Facebook (see this and this). We spoke with Rich Meyer, a former Eli Lilly marketer who worked on the Prozac and Cialis brand teams, and now runs Online Strategic Solutions and the World of DTC Marketing blog, for his thoughts on the implications… Pharmalot: How bad was the hacking incident? Meyer: For consumers and patients, I don’t think it was that bad. They know ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078037 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:23:23 +0100 5078037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069476&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-surprising-life-saving-advantage-of-facebook%2F2011.07.26 “Health is social,” says SPM member Phil Baumann, RN (@PhilBaumann) at HealthIsSocial.com. Slate has a dramatic story of how a mother’s Facebook network helped spot – rapidly – Kawasaki Disease, a rare auto-immune disease that the family’s doctors had initially missed. Her social network contains some medically knowledgeable people. (Do you have any docs, nurses, etc in your Facebook circle?) Note that friends’ availability is sometimes far greater than a doctor’s office. Read how the diagnosis unfolded. And read what her family physician said, when she called from the E.R.: “You know what?” he said, “I was actually just thinking it could be Kawasaki disease. Makes total sense. Bravo, Facebook.” Then this, as the crisis wound down: (more…) *This blog... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069476 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:00:21 +0100 5069476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062487&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F07%2Feverything-is-marketing-an-introduction-to-hugh-macleod%2F I am a super-giant fan of Hugh MacLeod and his “cartoon art drawn on the back of business cards”! He is a genius at depicting social media and marketing in new and original ways that inspire and sometimes reprimand us for our use of social objects. You can learn more about Gaping Void and Hughs work here. I hope you enjoy this segment as much as I do.   Hugh MacLeod is a superb artist and has a true gift in the ability to take complicated topics reduce them into a few perfect words and scribbles. The effect can be devastatingly funny or deeply poignant, so find out for your self and enjoy  Hugh’s wit and insights. Learn more about Hugh’s social object campaign on Hugh’s blog is www.gapingvoid.com . (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062487 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:40:44 +0100 5062487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062488&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fgreat-ted-talks-about-social-media%2F I have found a couple of great videos about interactive marketing and the future potential of social technologies. I have selected these two speakers based on their visionary views on social media and its impact on global scale. [1] Clay Shirky, is an adjunct professor in New York University Graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program. He teaches a course named “Social Weather.” His work focuses on the rising use of decentralized technologies such as peer-to-peer, wireless networks, social software and open-source development. New technologies are enabling new kinds of cooperative structures to flourish as a way of getting things done in business, science, the arts and elsewhere, as an alternative to centralized and institutional structures, which he sees as self-limiting. In his w... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062488 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:43:22 +0100 5062488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062489&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F07%2Frebecca-mackinnon-discusses-taking-back-the-internet%2F I came across this fantastic presentation by Rebecca MacKinnon as she discusses the future of the internet. I think this is something that effect both you, me and our children. Enjoy .. In this powerful talk from TEDGlobal, Rebecca MacKinnon describes the expanding struggle for freedom and control in cyberspace, and asks: How do we design the next phase of the Internet with accountability and freedom at its core, rather than control? She believes the internet is headed for a “Magna Carta” moment when citizens around the world demand that their governments protect free speech and their right to connection.  About the speaker :: Rebecca MacKinnon looks at issues of privacy, free expression and governance (or lack of) in the digital networks, platforms and services on which we a... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062489 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:46:03 +0100 5062489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062373&cid=t_125596_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F9-areas-address-social-media-policy%2F I could hardly believe my eyes! I’d read about it, discussed it, reviewed it, even posted about it, but I had never actually seen it “up close and personal”… A staff member posting a negative post about their position in the dental office…while at the office! Social media is here and whether you are utilizing social media in your practice/business or not, your employees are! It would be great if you could depend on posts being all positive and upbeat, but we know that’s not reality. You know Social Media and implications it can presents to the practice/business . You know the importance of having some type of Social Media Policy in place for your practice/business, but… what areas need to be addressed? The top 9 areas to address in your Social Med... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062373 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:45:50 +0100 5062373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062305&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Fsocial-media-use-by-us-hospitals%2F Buffer From a structured review of websites of 1800 US hospitals focusing on their Facebook, Twitter and Youtube accounts: 21% used social media More likely to be large, urban hospitals run by nonprofit, nongovernment organisations More likely to participate in graduate medical education Used social media to target a general audience (97%) Provide content about the entire organization (93%) Announce news and events (91%) Further public relations (89%) Promote health (90%). In short, used social media for unidirectional communication. Thaker SI, Nowacki AS, Mehta NB, & Edwards AR (2011). How U.S. hospitals use social media. Annals of internal medicine, 154 (10), 707-8 PMID: 21576547 Buffer   No related posts. (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062305 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:48:25 +0100 5062305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057910&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fthe-history-of-social-media%2F While researching for an article I am writing for “Thought Leaders in Healthcare” I came across this amazing infographic from OnlineSchools.org. So whether this infographic is just a fun stroll down memory lane or entirely new knowledge plane for you, I hope you enjoy and share it!     (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057910 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:21:27 +0100 5057910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057727&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-importance-of-social-media-in-the-medical-field%2F2011.07.22 Recently,  I had the pleasure of being surrounded by brilliant health care thought leaders.  First, I delivered a social media presentation at the Eyeforpharma conference.  Secondly, I sat in the audience at the Social Communications and Health Care 2011 conference to listen to others present on social media, and participate in a round-table discussion on social media. It’s clear from the personal discussion that followed with folks from the pharma industry, medical device companies, and hospitals, that they understand the need for social media (or social networking), but they are cautious to dive in. A few concerns I’ve heard:  “social media can be paralyzing,” “senior leadership in the pharma industry is looking for the FDA to make decisions because it’s such a highly reg... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057727 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:00:49 +0100 5057727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051229&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fpr-vs-interactive-agencies-vie-for.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051229 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:01:00 +0100 5051229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051230&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffour-useful-lessons-pharma-can-learn.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051230 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:17:00 +0100 5051230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051026&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fpfizer-facebook-page-hacked%2F Just when I read Pfizer’s social media playbook, I heard about the news that Pfizer’s Facebook page was hacked and people posted anti-Pfizer information and also angry language. What did Pfizer do? Pfizer quickly responded by taking down the page, but not before their 24,000 fans were potentially exposed to anti-Pfizer messages and some angry language. Ongoing online brand monitoring is important, as well as a crisis communication plan. Some take home messages about that: 1) Did Pfizer have a good reaction to this? I don’t think so. This is Facebook, you delete the inappropriate entries, sincerely apologize to your fans and keep on publishing quality content. And also change your password. But you don’t have to close everything for hours. 2) Is this something that ... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051026 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:52:00 +0100 5051026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051317&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FmSdsEPwRibQ%2F I’ve had the privilege of using Google Plus in beta format for the last few weeks. Plus is the new social network from Google, that is similar to Facebook. It has a timeline and allows you to interact with friends with an interface called circles. You group your friends in different circles (such as work, family, friends, etc) and interact with them through posts, video, chat, and even group video chat. This circle feature is a big step ahead in Social Media and the reason that many people will migrate from Facebook to Google Plus. There are so many tools and features in Google+ that you will certainly want to take the interactive tour and sign up for an account. Once you do, you will be presented with a Profile Screen. This is where I want to challenge you today. I want to know what you... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051317 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:01:36 +0100 5051317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036621&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FqKx-1Rd9Qeo%2F This was our first theme based week in a while on Success Begins Today and the first with a book giveaway. Here is a short overview. Theme: Facebook Monday: Frustration & Fascination With Facebook A short primer on the ins and outs of creating a Facebook Fan Page. Tuesday: Creating A Facebook Page With TabSite A tool to make FB Fan Page creation fun and easy! Wednesday: How To Make Facebook More Fascinating A fascinating personality test from Sally Hogshead and a free book giveaway. Congrats to our first winner, David, who won Sally’s great book, Fascinate. Thursday: Adding Facebook To Your Platform How to fit Facebook updates into your social media platform. Friday: Planning Your Social Media Week We give you a free planning tool to scope out your and organize your social... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036621 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:38:05 +0100 5036621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036316&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Ftrimming-medicare-save-economy-social-media-reactions President Barack Obama seems desperate for a compromise with Republicans over the debt ceiling. In a press conference on Monday, he once again agreed to consider cuts in Social Security and Medicare. The deal would cut benefits within Medicare and Social Security, in addition to raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67. But as the weeks roll by, congressional Democrats are showing more displeasure on that endorsement, creating difficult choices for the administration. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036316 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:58:06 +0100 5036316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029294&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FzBSg5iCmqiA%2F As a long time blogger, I’ve found that blogging 4 to 5 times a week helps you develop a consistent web presence which facilitates improved traffic and a more loyal following. If you add to that a Facebook Fan Page and a Twitter account, you can drive targeted traffic to your blog on a daily basis. These are the key pieces to develop a powerful social media platform. Unfortunately, all of this takes time and organization. For me, the standard blog post takes about 45 minutes, while an advanced post with downloads or lots of links can take 2 to 3 hours. Add to this a daily Facebook post and a half dozen tweets, and the time really adds up. And now we have a new kid on the block with Google Plus, that will add an additional time requirement. So how can we organize all these pieces into a m... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029294 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:27 +0100 5029294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029295&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FFkN_62BiglE%2F As a long time blogger, I’ve realized for some time that there is a real advantage in using Social Media to drive traffic to my blog. I’ve used Twitter for over a year, and it works well to drive targeted traffic to specific posts. Especially with the use of #hashtags. I’ve even shared post links with my regular Facebook friends. But the real business side of Facebook remained an ever changing mystery beyond that. Last week, while on vacation, I decided to build a Facebook Fan Page for this blog. The basic page setup was easy, but trying to figure out how the page actually worked was still somewhat of a mystery. I searched the web for answers and took a look at a lot of corporate pages. Many of these made sense. You create a main landing page and direct traffic to other pages from th... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029295 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:38:59 +0100 5029295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029297&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fu4H40Zao5_Y%2F Creating a fan page in Facebook is relatively easy. As I wrote about in a post yesterday, creating the actual page is very straightforward. You just follow the step-by-step instructions from the Facebook site. It’s when you want to customize the page and create your own tab page that things become tricky. Back in March of 20011, Facebook changed the way that fan pages work. Now if you want to add a landing page, you will need to host it offsite with secure hosting using a web design called iFrame. While there are tools that will help you with the iFrame design, it was the secure hosting that got me. This requires a special setup with your webhost and an ongoing monthly fee. While this may be something that I go with in the future, I decided to go with a third party company to create and ... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029297 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:59:47 +0100 5029297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028114&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F711111 You can get the latest health news from Health News Blog by following us on Facebook and Twitter. Our Facebook page is located here and our Twitter page is @health. Writers Write, Inc., the publisher of healthnewsblog.com, also runs blogs covering cars, games, music, news, science, shopping, videos and more. You can find the Facebook and Twitter accounts for all of our blogs at wwfeeds.com. Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028114 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:55:00 +0100 5028114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029298&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FIXRmfbH2dhk%2F I’ve been blogging for over six years now, and I’ve seen a lot of changes along the way. Blog software has evolved dramatically, and social media has taken center stage. Twitter and Facebook didn’t even exist back in 2005 when this blog started, yet Facebook now reports having 750 Million users and Twitter has a respectable 200 million. In 2011, spreading the word about your product or service requires a platform. Michael Hyatt had a great post last week about building a platform, which he describes as… A platform is the means by which you connect with your existing and potential fans. A robust platform might include a blog, Twitter and Facebook accounts, a YouTube Video, or podcast. He lists the three primary benefits of a platform as… 1. A platform provides visibility. 2. A p... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029298 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:56:19 +0100 5029298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008378&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fdo-ehrs-leave-out-your-personal-story-social-media-response The idea of a nationwide electronic health record system is brilliant. Patients could use their own personal health record to request prescription refills, schedule future appointments and evaluate their own test results. The record could live on thumb drives, mobile devices, personal computers, or in the cloud. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008378 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:42:45 +0100 5008378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008665&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FzOBgzIe-isc%2F To Tweet or not to Tweet? That is a question that Bayer Healthcare will be pondering for some time. The drugmaker was upbraided by the UK’s Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority for recently Tweeting about two medicines, which was deemed to be a cause for concern since the information went directly to the public. What were the Tweets about? In April, the @BayerUKIreland Twitter account wrote this concerning Levitra: “First & only melt-in-the-mouth erectile dysfunction treatment launched by Bayer today http://tinyurl.com/6hfxymf.” And last year, Bayer tweeted: “Sativex® launched in UK for the treatment of spasticity due to Multiple Sclerosis http://tiny.cc/kiz2y,” according to InPharm. The voluntary PMCPA industry code that allows a drugmaker to Tweet abo... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008665 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:55:19 +0100 5008665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008307&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Fthe-psychology-of-the-casey-anthony-trial%2F So Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murder, meaning we can go back to our everyday, regular lives. On July 5, the jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse (but found her guilty of four lesser, misdemeanor offenses related to her interrogations). What? You mean you “want answers” as to why she wasn’t found guilty? We all want answers in our lives. We yearn for answers. People spend years in therapy looking for answers. But life isn’t always so neat, nor does it always provide easy-to-understand answers to such a tragic series of events that led to the death of Casey Anthony’s toddler, Caylee. So the short answer is — there are no answers. You’re looking for justice in a worl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008307 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:13:09 +0100 5008307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997657&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=35744&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fe-CareManagement%2F%7E3%2F1wckhjpaKlU%2F An earlier post — Could Facebook Be Your Platform for Care Coordination? resonated well with folks. Readers and commenters (on e-CareManagement and The Health Care Blog) quickly grasped that a social networking platform could play a very useful role in coordinating our health care, yet also agreed with the conclusion that Facebook wasn’t  “it”. So let’s ask the question again: Could Google+ be your platform for care coordination? This post will Describe Google+ and Circles Discuss how Google+ gets past some of Facebook’s limitations as a care coordination platform Comment on Google+ as a care coordination platform (promising, but too early to tell) (more…) Article Series - Social Networks and Care CoordinationCould Facebook Be Your Platform for ... e-CareManagement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997657 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:24:57 +0100 4997657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997500&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2Frdk4bpyx00Y%2Ffda-issue-guidance-social-media.html by Thomas SullivanThe issue of social media being used by the pharmaceutical and health care industry has raised a variety of concerns from consumer groups and industry critics. Most recently, several consumer groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the pharmaceutical industry’s use of social media was deceptive and unfair.Consequently, a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine also covered the issue of social media, and cited the results of a survey that reflected the importance of social media in medicine and health care: “60% of Americans turn first to the Internet when seeking health-related information.”(...)Read the rest of The FDA needs to issue guidance on the use of social mediaCategory: Social media | Tags: Facebook, Medi... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997500 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:00:01 +0100 4997500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992625&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FgOjTl-1kI0Y%2Fgoogle-circles-physicians-embrace-google.html by Kevin Pho, MDAfter playing around with Google+ today, I’ve come away on a more positive note than my speculative post on Google’s social network recently.Before experiencing Google+, I asked whether doctors can separate their personal and professional relationships, and how the Google Circles feature would help.Well, if Google+ ever takes off for physicians, it will be because of Circles.(...)Read the rest of Google Circles may be why physicians will embrace Google+Category: Pho | Tags: Facebook, Primary care, Twitter | 1 comment (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992625 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:23:17 +0100 4992625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976202&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FoTKlwddQleA%2F Recruiting patients for clinical trials is increasingly tricky, especially in the US, where many people remain uninterested in participation. In many cases, drugmakers are also hard-pressed to find ‘treatment naive’ patients - those who are not on other meds. The Internet, however, has opened up a new source of potentially willing participants, since so many seek health info online. But how likely are they to enroll and what might prompt them to do so? A recent survey of 179 adults, who were queried through postings in online health communities, finds that 84 percent have never participated in a trial. But of those, four of five would do so. And the reasons cited most often: 22 percent would enroll if a drug offered a cure and 21 percent if they could help find a cure. Online o... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976202 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:22:57 +0100 4976202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968645&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fdoctor-patient-relationships-age-it-social-media-thoughts An unsatisfactory relationship between the doctor and patient is one of the great impediments to a functioning U.S. healthcare system. Our social media followers say that relationship is hurt by three primary factors... can IT help? read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968645 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:02:33 +0100 4968645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953346&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F06%2F5-tips-to-socialize-your-online-videos%2F Recent studies show 50% of all web traffic is now video And it’s share of the internet `pie’ keeps growing.  To prove it, Youtube alone today accounts for 12% of ALL web traffic. This makes locally optimized video content even more important to having a competitive advantage in the marketplace. There are a few key things we can do to ensure our videos, content and players are optimized for social media. Enable social sharing buttons in players ::  keeping them “on” makes it easy for viewers to start sharing your videos. Promote sharing at video completion :: remind viewers that their next step can be to share your video. Embed click-able calls to action :: consider equipping your video player with clickable call to action overlays that draw engaged viewers back to your s... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953346 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:25:32 +0100 4953346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953361&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F4H9lLNm8RT4%2F Earlier this month, a new entity emerged to explore – and maybe solve – some of the social media quandaries that vex the pharmaceutical industry. Launched by Mark Bard, who previously headed Manhattan Research, a market research firm, the new Digital Health Coalition plans to look at the different ways various technologies can be used to enhance health care and how pharma, among others, can adapt. The advisory board includes people from Google, various drugmakers and advertising agencies. We spoke with Bard about his reasons for creating the coalition - which is organized as a non-profit, by the way – and what he hopes to accomplish… Pharmalot: Why form this coalition? Bard: I spent the better part of the past decade at Manhattan Research looking at technology and innovations and h... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953361 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:27:57 +0100 4953361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945129&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FtfIIu6iuEZE%2F No one wants to be wrong; ever. As much as there are trendy business mantras such as ‘Fail Fast’ which apparently encourage failure (as long as you learn quickly), it somehow just doesn’t translate to the world of a pharmaceutical company. In fact, ‘fail-fast’ is really an engineering concept that is most often considered in a research and development phase, long before a product reaches the general public where it might affect reputation. To be fair, any kind of ‘failure’ in the world of pharmaceutical companies can potentially result in a significant loss in some form or another which could include shareholder value, customer confidence, or general credibility, not to mention individual careers. Consequently, we are risk-averse. Rightly so. As much as no individual wants to... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945129 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:00:35 +0100 4945129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953081&cid=t_125596_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareBlogLaw%2F%7E3%2Fc52aAS34o9g%2Ftwitter-trap-are-we-outsourcing-our.html The Twitter Trap by Bill Keller (@NYTKeller), Executive Editor of The New York Times captures many of the thoughts I have been having lately about the impact social media and technology is having on our society. Where does it end? What will be the future? How will it change us as humans? As a society? Like Mr. Keller, I have had similar feelings as I watch the impact on my 7 and 10 year old children. Recently I have been preparing a presentation for the AHLA Annual Meeting at the end of June on the practical ways health lawyers can and should use social media. As a result I have tried to step back from the social media explosion to examine some of these issues, including the parallels between Mark Zuckerberg and Johannes Gutenberg referenced in Mr. Keller's piece. I love this quote from ... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953081 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:05:50 +0100 4953081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934123&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1366       We all know about Facebook. We all know that we can re connect with old friends and make new one via this site.  However, the parents of this yet unborn baby have already made a page for her and while doing so created an online journal of their nine months of pregnancy.  Many days  had posts of the baby girl’s progress and the daily accounting of the parents as well.  Although Facebook does not allow underage children to have their own page, this was created, obviously, by her parents for good natured reasons. It became a way for their families to keep in contact with one another as well as with the parents-to-be…read more here Creating a journal helps us remember the little things, like when we first felt a kick or heard a heartbeat. In addition i... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934123 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:24:26 +0100 4934123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945271&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2Fg96xkBeNttQ%2F As any reader of this blog knows, I like to showcase other people here, as the web is about more than just me. I’d like to share a tale of 2 guest posts, and talk about how you can do better guest posts to get more traffic to your site. Guest post 1 Content rich, original article, focused on things the folks who read this website and who connect with the readers. Author monitored the comments section, engaged with those who commented, tweeted out the link to her network, shared it on Facebook, and did a great job promoting my site and her article. Results: high engagement, many people reading the article and sharing the article. Others tweeted and Facebooked the article, folks commented, and even today, it’s a popular article several months later. And the links in the article and the a... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945271 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:00:40 +0100 4945271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945300&cid=t_125596_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fi0jD70ryD9o%2F I have had an iPad since they first came out. The device works well for so many tasks. With the version 2 refresh this spring, Apple added two cameras that makes the iPad 2 even more appealing. But you can do only so much with hardware alone. To make a device truly great you need powerful software. Here are three programs I use everyday that have revolutionized my workflow. 1. Flipboard: This powerful display program will take your everyday tweets, Facebook notes, and blog posts and turn them into display magic. All of a sudden your friends messages are turned into beautiful quotations, your Facebook pictures are arranged into photo albums, and those blogs that you follow are displayed in a compelling news format. This program arranges all the items you would currently read into one beauti... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945300 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:37:25 +0100 4945300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934438&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2FiwzPTMcTf9A%2F “Time’s Person of the Year is Mark Zuckerberg. Sorry, Julian Assange, I guess you didn’t violate enough people’s privacy.” — Stephen Colbert, Dec. 15, 2010. Yes, Facebook has issues with privacy. Just Monday, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, the Center for Digital Democracy, Consumer Watchdog and the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse formally asked the Federal Trade Commission to stop Facebook from launching a facial-recognition feature. Last week, European regulators said they would investigate Facebook after it came out that Facebook’s 500 million to 700 million users were automatically opted in to facial recognition. And now we hear that Microsoft is adding Facebook authentication to its HealthVault health information platform. Let me repeat: Y... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934438 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:25:56 +0100 4934438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945127&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2FHealthcare.flv Dr. Bottles has had numerous leadership positions in academia, biotechnology and community health systems. In this video he talks about emerging technologies in healthcare. Watch this video to hear his thoughts on mobile health, social media, computer simulation and other emerging technologies, such as captology, that have the potential to change the face of healthcare. [See post to watch Flash video] Recap of Kent Blottles, MD predictions :: How are healthcare professionals are feeling about the future of healthcare? Cultural change and adoption of new technology is still an issue Should healthcare professionals be optimistic? Yes What the some emerging technologies that will change healthcare? Cell phone apps Captology – use of computers as persuasive technologies Computer sim... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945127 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:54:35 +0100 4945127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945128&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F06%2F44-of-social-media-sharing-occurs-on-facebook%2F Social sharing app AddThis, produced this infographic on how people have shared information on social media platforms. 44% of social media sharing occurs on Facebook Shares using Gmail increased by 395%, beating StumbleUpon, Facebook and Twitter. On a downside social shares over MySpace and Friendster dropped 20% and 31% respectively. AddThis is installed on 7 million websites and its reaches one billion users per month.   (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945128 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:45:23 +0100 4945128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921729&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2FSocial-Media-is-about-People.flv Erik Qualman recently released a 2011 version of his famed “Social Media Revolution” series. This video is based on #1 International Best Selling Book Socialnomics by the same creator. Enjoy this shorter version that includes new social media statistics for 2011. [See post to watch Flash video] “In God we trust. All others must bring data.” W. Edwards Deming (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921729 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:11:26 +0100 4921729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911401&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FmZ0U4LR52yQ%2Fdiscussing-social-media-physicians-sermo.html by Ted Eytan, MDI was recently asked by Adam Sharp, MD the Chief Medical Officer of Sermo, the physician-only online community at Sermo.com, to write a guest post of my choosing and facilitate a discussion about it for a few days. My choice? Social media, (based on the recent article colleagues and I co-published in The Permanente Journal). This post is about my experience and what I learned.I know that only a minority of physicians are visible on social networks like Twitter.com, after all, a minority of them are even exchanging e-mail with patients, so there could be no doubt that this topic would be a controversial one with a community of 110,000 physicians, most of whom do not practice in integrated care systems.And … I was proven correct. The Sermo platform allowed me to put tog... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911401 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:00:22 +0100 4911401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902405&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FI8niYC-xAnE%2F By Jim HarperIt might be tempting to laugh at France’s ban on words like “Facebook” and Twitter” in the media. France’s Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel recently ruled that specific references to these sites (in stories not about them) would violate a 1992 law banning “secret” advertising. The council was created in 1989 to ensure fairness in French audiovisual communications, such as in allocation of television time to political candidates, and to protect children from some types of programming. Sure, laugh at the French. But not for too long. The United States has similarly busy-bodied regulators, who, for example, have primly regulated such advertising themselves. American regulators carefully oversee non-secret advertising, too. Our govern... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902405 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:35:53 +0100 4902405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902380&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FmCUBYFE9mkU%2F7-tips-avoid-hipaa-violations-social-media.html by Dave EkremThere have been a couple of widely-publicized cases recently of physicians divulging patient information in social media. I’m sure the doctors involved did not intend to violate patient privacy.While there are several excellent guidelines and policies on this topic, there isn’t a whole lot of practical advice, so here are my tips to help you avoid privacy violations (I hope this is the beginning of a conversation that will encourage more doctors to participate in social media).(...)Read the rest of 7 tips to avoid HIPAA violations in social mediaCategory: Social media | Tags: Facebook, Twitter | 1 comment (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902380 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:00:44 +0100 4902380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902465&cid=t_125596_107_f&fid=34860&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corporeality.net%2Fmuseion%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fmuseums-on-facebook-making-friends-making-fans-or-simply-broadcasting%2F Many museums struggle with how to integrate Facebook (and other social media) in their collections, exhibitions and physical venues. Therefore it was interesting to read Benjamin Thompson’s report from a Eureka Live event, ‘Facebook: bad for friendship?’, held at the Wellcome Collection in London, some time ago. One of the discussion topics was whether you can have too many friends on FB. Spreading yourself ‘too thin’ means you can’t invest as much time into each ‘friend’. Agree! And, by the way, what does the word ‘friend’ really mean? Frankly I just hate the word ‘friend’ in this context. Facebook is actually more an ‘acquaintancebook’ than a ‘friendbook’. And when people have more than 150-200 ‘friends’ (Dunbar&#... Biomedicine on Display blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902465 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:37:36 +0100 4902465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921558&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fsocial-media-indicators%2F I’m not sure how many of you have followed the announcement of the Google 1+ button. If you haven’t seen them yet, you’ll start seeing them sprinkled all over the internet soon. I just added them to a couple of my sites including EMR and HIPAA. You can see it next to the Facebook button on the right side of each post. Feel free to click it if you’re reading a post that you like. It’s a simple action which can tell me a lot about whether people like the post or not. Of course, I’ve been using social media indicators like this for a while. For example, I’ve known the number of people who tweeted out my various posts on Twitter. I often can see how many times an article gets published on Facebook. I always love to get feedback like this that tells me ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921558 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:24:34 +0100 4921558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893556&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-3-2011%2F It’s easy to slip into the “coulda, woulda, shouldas” of our lives. There’s the trip you didn’t take. The relationship you might have ended too soon. The career that sits, still waiting to be pursued. And though it maybe difficult to admit, it’s not the boss that held you back or the friend that slighted you. In fact, there’s probably some true to the saying that “you are your own worst enemy.” It’s the weekend again. It’s June. Summer is upon us. Why not take the time to reflect on why you’re holding yourself back? A few days ago, I asked our Facebook friends what’s the best decision they ever made. It was one of our most popular topics and we received responses on everything from living to accepting their life.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893556 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:16:55 +0100 4893556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893888&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdigital-tops-traditional-in-healthcare-marketing%2F According to a new report from Accys, by 2013 digital marketing will top traditional marketing for healthcare.   This is great news for us interactive people but not so much for the conventional marketers out there! From a consumer point of view we have seen massive changes in online marketing and finally healthcare is undergoing an experiential marketing evolution of its own. Interactive marketing is coming of age and is finally seeing budget and effort quotas. For those of you who read this blog, Im sure you will agree …  its about time! A new report from Acsys “Insights Into Action” summarizes key survey findings from 100+ hospital marketers on emerging marketing topics, including social media and mobile. The report predicts that by 2013 digital and traditional ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893888 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:56:21 +0100 4893888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893685&cid=t_125596_123_f&fid=39036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatricinc.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fi-just-joined-twitter-now-who-do-i-follow%2F Image via CrunchBase The other day on SOAPM a doc mentioned that he had joined Twitter but he wasn’t sure who to follow. So he asked the group who we followed and which Twitter users did we find especially helpful. He also asked if any of us that successfully marketed this service to patients. I replied with my list of the people I thought this particular doc would benefit from. My list to him mostly included other doctors (I tend to follow people from many different industries). Doctor Cliff Wu had an interesting reply. I emailed Dr. Wu and asked his permission to publish his response. I thought it gave a great perspective from a front-line, busy as heck pediatrician using Twitter. I added the embedded links. One of the easy things to do actually is to take a few of these accounts, suc... Pediatric Inc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893685 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:38 +0100 4893685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883890&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2F5-differences-between-traditional-media-and-social-media%2F We have all used both in our career but what are the differences between traditional media and social media? [1] limited geography [1] extensive geography [2] limited shelf life [2] extensive shelf life [3] limited timeframe [3] unlimited timeframe [4] limited impact [4] unlimited impact [5] one way conversation [5] multi way conversations (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883890 Sun, 29 May 2011 20:08:27 +0100 4883890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872089&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthree-good-reasons-for-healthcare-professionals-to-use-social-networks%2F2011.05.27 Social networking allows doctors, nurses and other health professionals to deeply connect and engage with the community and their colleagues. “We are standing at the precipice of a new online revolution in health care. As more and more health experts embrace the Internet and increase their social media activity, health information seekers will undoubtedly benefit in profound ways.” [Source: Mashable] Dynamic health and medical professionals engaged in social networking, using Twitter, Facebook, Blogs and YouTube are on the front-line of new modern medicine. Today’s modern medicine is all about the patient.  Participating, partnering and developing a professional relationship is paramount. While many health consumers are searching the web for support, reassurance and specific health ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872089 Fri, 27 May 2011 21:00:03 +0100 4872089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872423&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F05%2FSMO1.flv Today’s world is “social”. We all tweet, post and like. The question arises “are we getting found”? This blog post will help you maximize your exposure with social media optimization tips and tricks.     [See post to watch Flash video] (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872423 Fri, 27 May 2011 03:03:58 +0100 4872423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872026&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FaW2z3QLIQbE%2Fmeaningful-offline-dialogue-creates-online-inspiration.html by Erin BreedloveI’m all for the values of social media, as evidenced by my frequent use of Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn.Recently, I realized again the value of a telephone conversation. I was on the phone with someone who I consider a mentor, someone who has fiercely guided me through my journey into social media without knowing the power of what was being done. It was the best 20 minutes of my week. I shared with him some strategy and some happenings for next semester, we chatted about a book I’m reading on his recommendation, which is one that I’ll review this weekend. We talked about pediatrics and certain branches, certain positives and negatives in specialties.(...)Read the rest of Meaningful offline dialogue creates online inspirationCategory: Patient | Tags: Facebo... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872026 Thu, 26 May 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4872026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862548&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-take-back-control-of-your-google-searches%2F2011.05.24 Eli Pariser talks at TED about how we’re losing the internet to algorithmic gatekeepers at Google, Yahoo, Facebook and even our news sites, which tailor search results to what they think we want to see. Which is why I often start exploring my search results on page 10 instead of page 1. But what if some search results don’t even make it onto my queue? The side by side comparison of two different users’ internet search on the term “Egypt” during the crisis there is a stunning example of how computerized gatekeepers choose for us what we see (and don’t see) when we log on. You can’t have a functioning democracy if citizens don’t have a free flow of information. I encourage you to watch the entire video, and hope the big mahoffs of the internet sitting in the TED audience hea... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862548 Tue, 24 May 2011 21:00:16 +0100 4862548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862928&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FYbxeh9RwSNI%2F While the FDA continues to ponder rules for social media, Facebook is now changing its own rules and will no longer allow drugmakers to disable comments posted on newly created pages. And existing pages will no longer be able to do so as of August 15, according to InTouch Solutions. The move reportedly came by way of email last week: “As you know, Facebook Pages are a free product for organizations, public figures, businesses, and brands to express themselves and have an authentic, engaging, two-way dialog with people on Facebook…We think these policy changes support consistency for the Facebook Pages product and encourage an authentic dialogue between people and businesses on Facebook.” The social media gorilla goes on to acknowledge the changes may cause pharma to &#82... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862928 Tue, 24 May 2011 13:19:52 +0100 4862928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853197&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhealthcare-new-media-marketing-conference-materials%2F I am fortunate to be attending the Healthcare New Media Marketing Conference today in Chicago. I am honored to be presenting with some of healthcares top communicators. Below is a collection of their great presentations ::     Inspiring Physicians to Become Important Social Media Advocates Nick Dawson Director of Physician & Community Engagement Bon Secours Health System Developing a Social Media Strategy for Philanthropic Success Stephanie Cannon Director, Web Communications and eBusiness Nationwide Children’s Hospital     (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853197 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:40:53 +0100 4853197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852860&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fare-social-networks-being-used-for-psychomanipulation%2F2011.05.22 This Techcrunch post, The Illusion of Social Networks, is worth thinking about. The author Semil Shah suggests that we have a tendency to use social networks to create illusions for our audiences.  And over time these illusions compound to create something that may not reflect real life.  It’s a type of socical psychomanipulation. But I wonder if Shah overstates the shady side of human social conduct.  I’m more optimistic about the promise of human connectedness.  The crowd is smarter than we think.  And while we can create any story possible, it’s ultimately the responsibility of the listening masses to decide what’s real.  It’s our job to ask the hard questions.  Be it television, the web, or our own homes, we’re individually responsible for who we let into our world. ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852860 Sun, 22 May 2011 21:00:17 +0100 4852860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853084&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F05%2F22%2Ffacebook-tells-pharma-brands-they-must-allow-comments%2F It was an important and clearly predictable step from Facebook to tell pharma brands that they must allow comments on their Facebook pages. Andrew Spong, Marc Monseau and Alex Butler had quite positive comments about that in a Facebook discussion. We will certainly include this in our open-access guide for pharma companies. Pharma brand marketers that disable comments on their Facebook pages are in for a change. As predicted, Facebook will no longer allow pharma brands – which are typically highly risk averse when it comes to discussions about their drugs and products in social media environments – to turn off commenting on their pages. In an effort to keep Facebook a forum for open dialogue, the company will not allow admins of new pages to disable commenting on their pages, a... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853084 Sun, 22 May 2011 16:16:32 +0100 4853084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852926&cid=t_125596_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fnew-facebook-friends-and-blogging-advice.html If you’ve been on Facebook for any length of time you will have had friend requests from people you don’t know. That’s fine. Often they’re just spammers. Sometimes, they’re users with whom you might have a few friends in common. If paths haven’t crossed I usually redirect requests to the Sciencebase Facebook page instead of automatically accepting the request. Occasionally, the new wouldbe friend turns out already to “like” the page, says so and starts a conversation. Also fine. Half proves they’re not some kind of bot. Virtual friendships can spring from such occurrences. It’s what this social media lark is all about, right? Indian medical blogger Pranab Chatterjee who runs Scepticemia, sent me a friend request and I went through... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852926 Sun, 22 May 2011 14:00:38 +0100 4852926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841947&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsocial-media-influence-on-healthcare-search%2F Google and Bing confirm links in social media have an impact on healthcare search results Today, internet searches are not just about what you want to find but also about who you know … While Google and Bing still the primary sources for information seekers, social media is stepping up. Both search engines confirmed the following :: Google and Bing look at the social authority of the author This refers to the number of followers you have and the number of people you follow. Google  uses this in organic search and also Google news. Bing uses this in Bing Social Search and on a smaller scale organic search results. Google and Bing calculate the author quality score This score determines whether a link should have more weight in the search return algorithm based on the person who twe... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841947 Wed, 18 May 2011 03:33:58 +0100 4841947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829108&cid=t_125596_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fthank-you-for-a-safe-place-for-people-living-with-ms%2F We all know there can be some profound “stuff” waiting for people living with multiple sclerosis. Even for those who live with relatively mild forms of the disease, MS starts (and often, keeps) us spinning. Over this past weekend, I began to think about how thankful I am for the Life With MS Blog. During this review, it became obvious that we all owe a debt of gratitude to the company which gives us the space to have the open and sometimes difficult conversations we’ve held here for over five years. The revelation was clear when I looked back at our post from Friday where we beat-up one of the MS drug makers pretty directly. Even though there is a risk that what this blogger writes and how so many of you may reply may have negative financial impact, Everyday Health has never ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829108 Mon, 16 May 2011 22:52:56 +0100 4829108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828883&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-family-medicine-needs-social-media%2F2011.05.16 I wasn’t able to attend the Annual Leadership Forum (ALF) and the National Conference of Special Constituencies (NCSC) meetings in person this year. This is an annual meeting in Kansas City put on by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). I know that it can be hard to believe that someone actually likes going to a meeting. However, for me, these meetings always re-energize me and connect me with people with a passion for Family Medicine. In 2010, there were only a few of us utilizing social media tools like twitter and facebook (including my blog posts from Thursday & Friday). However, just a year later, there seems to have been an explosion of people utilizing these platforms to a point yesterday when I saw a bunch of people signing up for the first time during the me... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828883 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:00:18 +0100 4828883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829278&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Foptimizing-healthcare-social-media-for-search%2F Hospitals, you must ensure the content you create can be found   As healthcare social media marketers we do a lot … more than just set up a Facebook page and a LinkedIN group. We invest “real” time and effort in creating, editing and distributing content to our patient followers. All of this makes our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkdIN profiles valuable landing pages for our hospitals. But as in other industries, these pages are not easy for patients to find from a search. Search engine optimization gives hospitals a natural and more affordable search engine presence than paid search advertising. Marketers have traditionally used SEO to generate website traffic and online conversions but findings from Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829278 Mon, 16 May 2011 02:48:55 +0100 4829278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821135&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FY9gwCefIx04%2F Conclusion Nurses are influential in delivering and shaping healthcare globally. In some cases, for example in remote areas in Third world regions, nurses may be the main or sole caregivers, and in the developed world, some specialties have a strong nurse-led component. The classic example here is pregnancy and birth, but the reach of nurse-led clinics in other areas is growing. This format of care delivery is particularly effective for chronic disease management – nurse-led clinics for asthma, diabetes and heart disease are features in many UK trusts, as are those for health promotion (smoking cessation, weight management). Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies should thus look to developing targeted strategies for successful and mutually beneficial engagement with nurses, and digital... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821135 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:35:25 +0100 4821135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820853&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftips-for-physicians-on-handling-their-online-persona%2F2011.05.13 Like everybody else, physicians are expanding their online personal identities. At the same time, they are trying to comply with codes of conduct that help consumers trust them and their profession. There’s no problem so long as the personal online activities of physicians don’t jeopardize their obligations as professionals, which means that there is a problem, unfortunately. In a recent study for example, 17% of all blogs authored by health professionals were found to include personally identifiable information about patients. Scores of physicians have been reprimanded for posting similar information on Twitter and Facebook, posting lewd pictures of themselves online, tweeting about late night escapades which ended hours before they performed surgery, and other unsavory behaviors. A... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820853 Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:59 +0100 4820853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794859&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysician-says-its-legally-safer-to-blog-about-food-than-healthcare%2F2011.05.06 A Rhode Island emergency room doc has been fired for posting about a trauma patient on her facebook page. While the post did not reveal patient name or personal identifiers, it had enough clinical info that a third party was able to  recognize the patient. I say if you’re going to write online about a patient, you had better disguise them so well they don’t even recognize themselves, and never post anywhere near the time of the event’s occurrence. Some bloggers I know change age, sex and other details, and post events long after they’ve happened, so no one one could ever know for sure who they’re talking about. Some doc bloggers go so far as to disguise themselves – preferring to remain anonymous both to protect themselves and their patients. Some medical blogsites are rich wi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794859 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:00:44 +0100 4794859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794811&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FJAEgIDb86_s%2Ftagged-facebook-pictures-affect-doctors-online-reputation.html by Jennifer Adaeze AnyaegbunamI’ve read a number of recent articles on social media and medical professionalism. The post in the New York Times about physicians and Facebook prompted me to think about my own presence online.Dr. Ryan Greysen, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation clinical scholar at Yale School of Medicine, says he is concerned about the professionalism of “the new generation of physicians and students who enter the medical world after years of saturation in social media.” As a member of the new generation, I’m wondering if I should be more worried about my digital footprint standing in the way of my future career?(...)Read the rest of How tagged Facebook pictures can affect a doctor’s online reputationCategory: Social media | Tags: Facebook | 5 comments (Source: K... Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794811 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:00:10 +0100 4794811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789247&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fspanish-physicians-take-heed-social-media-influences-healthcare-decision-making%2F2011.05.05 The Spanish Twitter chapter of #hcsmeu (hashtag #hcsmeuES) held its first unconference on April 1st in Barcelona. For many it sounds like a convention of freakish fans of some cult science-fiction TV show (a group I’m also part of, by the way). But its actually a group of about 200 healthcare professionals from all over Spain who share their interest in social networks and their influence in this particular industry. Many of those present were meeting face to face for the first time but all of them had previously been gathering weekly on Twitter for a one-hour discussion about the relationship between physicians, pharma, patients and ICT, just as other groups across Europe. Nowadays even the most reactionary guy admits that both new technological advances and social networking are changi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789247 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:00:11 +0100 4789247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789456&cid=t_125596_123_f&fid=39036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatricinc.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F05%2Fmedical-practice-7-reasons-why-you-may-want-to-use-social-media%2F “Twitter? I don’t have time for that, besides, my life is boring; nobody wants to hear about my boring life.” This is a common response when I talk to people about social media. One of the reasons I think many have a hard time persuading docs to adopt social media, is because docs don’t understand what they can do with social media or how they can use it for their practice. For the most part, people consider Twitter and Facebook a time waster. A place where one writes what they had for dinner or post pictures of how cute little Timmy looks in his swim trunks. And the truth is, there is a lot of that. But there is also another side that can be much more meaningful and useful. For starters, social media democratizes information. Moreover, it gives the ability to go... Pediatric Inc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789456 Thu, 05 May 2011 14:57:21 +0100 4789456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789582&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsocialize-your-seminar%2F Remember when we had to lick the stamp and post the RSVP? Technology has changed the way we market, implement and archive our events. Social media allows for easy sharing of information, feedback and the ability to connect both before and afterward your event. Learn how to “Web 2.0-Enable” your Event …     Find your social channel :: The months before your event are vitally important in the success of your seminar. Rouse your followers and fans by pushing your event on Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter and your blog. Socialize your registration :: Use social registration tools, like EventBrite, to publish, promote and track. It allows attendees to share activities with friends. Reward loyalty by offering discounts to people who share your event. Check in with your customers :... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789582 Thu, 05 May 2011 04:30:34 +0100 4789582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789335&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F04%2Fdo-we-become-what-we-hope-well-become%2F “All that we are is the result of what we have thought.” ~Buddha Facebook and other social networking platforms have allowed for reconnections with people who would have been lost to us had we lived in another time.  High school friends I haven’t seen for decades are immediately accessible with a few clicks on my laptop. No other generation in the history of evolution has been able to reach back with such ease into previous sociometric circles to sample how friends have fared throughout their lives.  Other generations have not had the technology to do this, and a new awareness about how early indications during adolescence may affect future life circumstances has become part of our culture.  We can readily see how our teenage buds have managed their lives, and they can see us. Thi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789335 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:33:11 +0100 4789335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789583&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsocial-media-cuts-healthcare-costs-and-improves-patient-outcomes%2F “Health 2.0 reduces medical expenses while improving the quality of care” according to a study by Healthcare Performance Management Institute published in October 2010. “Healthcare Performance Management in the Era of ‘Twitter” discusses a number of case studiesfrom  across the USA to illustrate how social media and other Health 2.0 strategies are transforming the healthcare market and promote a cost-efficient interactive medical system which delivers better patient outcomes. Social media initiatives that help patients, physicians and the research community will potentially drive down healthcare-related costs and ultimately improve the quality of care. Healthcare Social Media case study :: The Department of Veterans Affairs VistA healthcare system enabled it... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789583 Wed, 04 May 2011 02:43:33 +0100 4789583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780346&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fwho-knew-no-networking-on-the-social-networking-site-facebook%2F Silly me. I was thinking that the social networking site currently named Facebook could prove to be an effective networking tool. I humbly admit that I am one of those media whores who friends New York Times journalists not so much so that I can get to know them and eventually invite them over to my home for a nice meal my husband can whip up, but so that I can pitch them a story via Facebook mail and save myself and the technology company for whom I do some publicity about four grand a year, the average cost of a sophisticated media database and press release distribution service. I’m cheap and I’m tacky. Yes I am. Proud of it! Is that why I’ve been placed on probation? Yes. A two-day probation. Like the kind I used to get in Catholic grade school when I couldn’t s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780346 Tue, 03 May 2011 18:00:13 +0100 4780346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780433&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FZ4k4jeuPxOQ%2F Our final 40 Days of Giveaways is here. If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is rewarding you – one last time – for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Today we’ll give away our final sweet prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan. And our last present to you is all about relaxation, restoration, rejuvenation, and release. We’re giving away one (1) Heavenly Acupressure Mat (worth $50) to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. Stress? See ya never. Heavenly Acupressure Mats are an easy and affordable way to enjoy the benefits of acupressure in the comfort of your own home. Each mat is made from 100% cotton, and has a total of 8,820 pain-relieving contact points that stimulate your skin and acupressure points in your body. Th... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780433 Tue, 03 May 2011 13:00:50 +0100 4780433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780313&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysician-fired-for-facebook-faux-pas%2F2011.05.03 In recent years many health care providers and managers have told me, time and again, that the health care world is accustomed to managing confidential patient information, and therefore doesn’t need much in the way of social media training and policy development.  This week brings news that should make those folks sit up and take notice.  A physician in Rhode Island, who was fired for a Facebook faux pas, has now been fined by the state medical board as well.  The physician posted a little too much information on Facebook — information about a patient that, combined with other publicly available information, allowed third parties to identify the patient.  The details of the story are available here and here. The key takeaway from this story — and the Johnny-come-late... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780313 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:10 +0100 4780313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803504&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2F10-best-free-social-media-monitoring-tools%2F The growth of healthcare social media introduces a vital necessity for hospitals to track their brand, services and online reputation from the extensive amount of user generated content. As healthcare marketers we know tracking social media is not easy. To help you streamline the process, I have provided my 10 best free social media monitoring tools :: [1] Google Alerts Google Alerts are email updates sent directly into your inbox. The results are taken from the latest Google search results. The report is based on your selection of keywords. [2] Social Mention This is a real time social media search and analysis report. Social Mention is similar to Google Alerts but for social media. [3] Yacktrack This tool tracks comments to your social media content. You can search for comments on your c... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803504 Mon, 02 May 2011 21:42:04 +0100 4803504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775548&cid=t_125596_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FB5U6bK8iM8E%2Fseasonal-allergies-may-irritate-your-blood-sugars.php Spring-time allergy season is well underway. The pollen that gives you itchy eyes and a runny nose may irritate more than just your sinuses. According to dLife, allergies and allergy medication may affect your blood sugars.Not all allergy medications will spike your blood sugars. Watch out for decongestants with sugar and/or alcohol listed in their ingredients. They may affect your blood sugars and leave you feeling more worse-off than your allergies alone. There’s not much research available on this topic, so we took our question to the community and posted a poll on Facebook: Do seasonal allergies affect your blood sugars?A quarter of those who responded said seasonal allergies raise their blood sugars, one per cent said they lower their blood sugars, 43 per cent said their allergi... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775548 Mon, 02 May 2011 19:32:34 +0100 4775548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775394&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsurvey-some-believe-that-physicians-should-not-engage-in-social-media%2F2011.05.01 Healthcare IT News recently asked its readers about their thoughts on doctors using social media. The interesting part here is when 13% of participants think that doctors should not be using social media at all. I wonder why they ignore social media that much. Maybe because they have never heard about the limitations, dangers and potential tools to fight these dangers. Maybe we should talk more about these issues. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775394 Sun, 01 May 2011 21:00:36 +0100 4775394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789587&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F04%2Froyalwedding-social-engagement%2F The #RoyalWedding is the top social media trend today! No surprise! As today is the long awaited wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton of the English royal family. People from all around the world are tweeting one of the most popular wedding of this century … even me! [and I'm "off-the-boat" Irish!] Royal Twitter Trends It was a royal sweep on Twitter, with the 10 top trending terms worldwide all related to the royal wedding. Popular trends on Twitter :: - #RoyalWedding [a really smart marketing hashtag generated by the retail ice-cream company Magnum] - #rw11 Royal Social Fever According to Webtrends, the web analytics company the Royal Wedding created a huge buzz online with the following data :: * people sent 911,000 tweets in the last 30 days * - or 30,000 tweet... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789587 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:06:40 +0100 4789587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789588&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F04%2Froyal-wedding-buzz-infographic%2F The wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton has had its “royal” share of media coverage over the past few weeks! Surprisingly it is the Americans who have generated the “lions share” of buzz accounting for 65% of tweets, blog posts and Facebook updates according to Webtrends, while only 20% are coming from the England!   (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789588 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:41:20 +0100 4789588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762766&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-pharmaceutical-companies-get-involved-in-social-media%2F2011.04.28 Imagine you’re a pharmaceutical company product manager and your specific product helps people with a chronic illness, or a cancer that can be managed by taking a pill or an injectable medicine over many years. You want to be part of the dialogue patients have with each other. You want to be part of the community. Facebook users, and other social media participants, are increasingly forming groups around health conditions, big and small. You want to be there, because, after all, your company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars developing the approved drug and hopes this medicine, and perhaps a successor, will be on the market for a long time. This is an exciting time on the Internet and pharmaceutical product managers want to be part of health discussions. But it is fraught with... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762766 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:00:44 +0100 4762766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762720&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FY10CqPrXkYo%2Fdoctors-facebook-responsibly.html by Kevin Pho, MDI was quoted recently in the New York Times’ Well blog, in a Danielle Ofri piece on Facebook and doctors.There’s no question that Facebook has been a minefield of sorts for the medical professions, with infractions ranging from unprofessional conduct by medical students to patient privacy violations by attending physicians.One solution would be for doctors to simply avoid Facebook altogether for personal use.(...)Read the rest of How doctors can use Facebook responsiblyCategory: Pho | Tags: Facebook | 1 comment (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762720 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:26:10 +0100 4762720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753892&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUhmai0T1jiM%2F Consider today’s new 40 Days of Giveaways your own personal relaxation station. If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is rewarding you for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Each weekday from now until May 3, we’ll give away a different prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan. And today’s prize is all about relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation. We’re giving away one (1) Heavenly Acupressure Mat (worth $50) to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. Time to say see ya to stress. Heavenly Acupressure Mats are an easy and affordable way to enjoy the benefits of acupressure in the comfort of your own home. Each mat is made from 100% cotton, and has a total of 8,820 pain-relieving contact points that stimulate your skin... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753892 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:52 +0100 4753892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753799&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FjBXbmtWKn1I%2F You know on the weekends I love to through in a little round up of some interesting things said about healthcare IT, EMR and other topics on Twitter. Hopefully, they’ll educate, entertain and inform. If not, tomorrow’s another edition of Meaningful Use Monday. #bbpBox_62326577878417408 a { text-decoration:none; color:#A08574; }#bbpBox_62326577878417408 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; } T2: I used to read 4 newsletters, now I don’t. I’ve chg’d to read tweets & blog post – so much more current. #hcsm April 24, 2011 6:26 pm via TweetDeckReplyRetweetFavorite @Colin_Hung Colin Hung I’ve been talking about this quite a bit lately on this blog (see my post about social media EMR information). However, I love how the described their shift... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753799 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:49:58 +0100 4753799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742478&cid=t_125596_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fdoctors-and-social-media.html " And perhaps more important, doctors who fail to embrace social media risk becoming irrelevant, as more patients flock to the web as a source of health information, rather than endure the inconvenience of a doctor’s office:Doctors who are not active online risk being marginalized. Facebook and Twitter users, half of whom are under of age of 34, rely on the web for most of their information. As this demographic ages, it’s conceivable that they will consult social media first to answer their health questions."In the past, senior doctors had an edge over their juniors because of the "grey-beard" syndrome. Times are changing and doctors need to evolve with them ! Patients will usually go online first when they have a health-related problem - and doctors who are not online may soon find th... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742478 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:33:00 +0100 4742478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742468&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-22-2011%2F Happy Earth Day! And Happy Early Easter! We’ve got lots to celebrate as tomorrow is also our new monthly, “Ask the Therapist Live event” on Facebook. Here are the details: When? Saturday, April 23 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET (11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT). What? Our Live event is your chance to “Ask the Therapist” your questions on everything from career to relationships. Who? Our therapists from the Ask the Therapist page, me and you! Where? Facebook. Read below for more information on how to join our Psych Central Ask the Therapist group to participate in tomorrow’s event. How? Ask your question as a Facebook update and our therapists will respond in the comments. This time I created an Psych Central Ask the Therapist group, which will help keep thin... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742468 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:05:41 +0100 4742468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734580&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2F9LuB4EtsRdQ%2Fhow-will-impending-facebook-changes.html Could changes be coming to Facebook pages that could heavily affect the Pharma industry soon? At ClickZ, they report changes that could soon be coming to Facebook that would not allow companies to disable the “Comment” feature on pages. While this is just a rumor, should it be true, Pharma marketers would face high regulatory scrutiny from the FDA, even though they still haven’t set guidelines for the use of social media mediums like this one. The main point of concern in the article is the possibility that the Facebook users will post adverse affects of the drugs, which are then required to be reported to the FDA. Would this be your main concern for Facebook pages promoting your Pharma products? Would this hinder Pharma’s marketing advances into social media platforms?ePharma West... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734580 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:03:00 +0100 4734580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4733962&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FzamkLlRN2sc%2Fdoctor-reprimanded-patient-privacy-breached-facebook.html by Kevin Pho, MDPatient privacy and social media use in health care often go together when reported in mainstream media.(...)Read the rest of Doctor reprimanded after patient privacy breached on Facebook, my takeCategory: Pho | Tags: Facebook, Patients | 9 comments (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4733962 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:10:26 +0100 4733962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747727&cid=t_125596_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Fsocial-media-emr-information%2F I’m interested to hear how others use social media to consume healthcare IT and EMR information. As most of you probably know, I’m a pretty avid user of social media. For me, it’s a combination of marketing my websites, getting new content and information for my websites, connecting with smart people, and just keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s happening in healthcare IT and EMR. For example, many of you probably know about my two popular twitter accounts @techguy and @ehrandhit. My @techguy account is really my twitter account for everything and anything I feel like using Twitter to accomplish. It’s an interesting (at least to me) mix of healthcare IT/EMR, television, entrepreneurship, technology/social media, ultimate frisbee, and my other adventures in... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747727 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:21:29 +0100 4747727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719900&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fjoin-the-healthyrt-experiment-lets-use-twitter-to-drown-out-health-misinformation%2F2011.04.15 A few days ago I published a blog post about Dr. Mehmet Oz NOT being a trustworthy source of health information. It set off a firestorm of blog comments, tweets, and Facebook sharing – all because people (like me) had developed sincere concerns about the safety of viewers who might take his advice to heart. The outpouring of commentary, and the rapidity of the response made me wonder: can we harness this power for future good? Could we counter Dr. Oz’s (and others like him) misinformation with peer-reviewed content that’s easily accessible by Twitter and Facebook? I chatted with some colleagues and concerned patient advocates on Twitter (including @academicobgyn @scanman @hrana @AmberMBaylor @DamonRamseyMD @RyanMadanickMD @jalbietz @DrElizabethLee @FaceliftMD @goodwillsta... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719900 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:35:10 +0100 4719900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719860&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FbacXkZvOXBM%2Fdoctors-learn-surgical-skills-youtube-facebook.html by Martin Young, MBChB, FCS(SA)I am a self-taught bass guitarist in a church band, and, to be honest, it sometimes shows. I know I need to improve my skills, but time commitments make formal lessons difficult.  So two days ago I opened up YouTube and entered “bass guitar lessons” into the search box.(...)Read the rest of Can doctors learn surgical skills on YouTube and Facebook? on KevinMD.com10 comments | Tags: Facebook, Surgery | Category: Physician (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719860 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:00:16 +0100 4719860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714685&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FbFmEwYtvvCI%2Fsocial-networks-patients-quit-smoking.html by Susannah FoxDavid C. Kibbe and Joseph C. Kvedar’s article, “Building a Research Agenda for Participatory Medicine“ highlighted two of their “ready-to-go” research questions:(...)Read the rest of Using social networks to help patients quit smoking on KevinMD.comNo comment | Tags: Facebook, Patients, Twitter | Category: Social media (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714685 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:00:45 +0100 4714685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709247&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Ffomo-addiction-the-fear-of-missing-out%2F As serendipity often strikes randomly, I was reading an article in The New York Times by Jenna Wortham the other day at the same time I was reading the chapter in Sherry Turkle’s new book, Alone Together about people who fear they are missing out. Teens and adults text while driving, because the possibility of a social connection is more important than their own lives (and the lives of others). They interrupt one call to take another, even when they don’t know who’s on the other line (but to be honest, we’ve been doing this for years before caller ID). They check their Twitter stream while on a date, because something more interesting or entertaining just might be happening. It’s not “interruption,” it’s connection. But wait a minute… ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709247 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:15:24 +0100 4709247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696581&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FyxInP61sBnc%2Ftalking-social-media-health-reform-medical-students.html by Kevin Pho, MDI recently concluded a trip down to Nashville, TN where I gave my talk on the health care-social media intersection at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.(...)Read the rest of Talking social media and health reform with medical students on KevinMD.com5 comments | Tags: Facebook, Health reform, Medical school, Twitter | Category: Commentary (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696581 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:00:30 +0100 4696581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693502&cid=t_125596_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Ffacebook-tweaks-whitelisting-no-problem.html I've heard of placing your e-mail address on a "whitelist" so that you can continue to receive "junk" e-mail whose sender may be on a "blacklist" maintained by Spam Haus or some other agent that ISPs subscribe to. But I just learned from Intouch's Wendy Blackburn and Jim Dayton that social networks like Facebook also engage in a practice called "whitelisting.""Over the last year," said Dayton, "Facebook has recognized the need for Pharma companies to disable certain functionality of their Pages due to FDA regulations. Most notably, this includes the disabling of the 'comment' functionality. Some companies have even requested the Like button be removed. As far as I know, Facebook has worked with companies to get this functionality disabled on an as-needed basis. This practice is called 'whi... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693502 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0100 4693502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693288&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-people-really-be-themselves-in-social-media%2F2011.04.08 “The world will be better if you share more.” That’s what Mark Zuckerberg claims. And it’s part of a general philosophy of many fans of social media: that they help us to be more “social”, friendlier, cooperative, collaborative…in other words better. But what – in truth – is the default mode of social media? On the surface, one would think “social”. That can’t be true though, for no technologies have social implanted in them – by definition, human-social belongs to humans. So when I dip into my Twitter stream, for instance, I see huge volumes of people saying nice things, quoting positive aphorisms, replying to each other with accolades. If you didn’t know any better, you might conclude these are conversations between people who’ve know each other for decades.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693288 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:00:45 +0100 4693288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693240&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2FiG6Qsu9BCVc%2Fmedical-student-social-media-tips-aamc-motivational-story.html I’d like to thank the Association of American Medical Colleges for profiling me as one of their motivational stories.  It’s an honor.(...)Read the rest of Medical student social media tips as an AAMC motivational story on KevinMD.com2 comments | Tags: Facebook, Medical school, Twitter | Category: Education (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693240 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:00:28 +0100 4693240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684627&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FrvefOx67dC8%2F Time to chill out. And we’ve got a new 40 Days of Giveaways prize to help you do just that. (If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is using the season of Lent to reward you for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Each weekday from now until May 3, we’ll give away a different prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan.) And today’s prize is all about relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation. We’re giving away one (1) Heavenly Acupressure Mat (worth $50) to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. That’s some serious stress relief. Heavenly Acupressure Mats are an easy and affordable way to enjoy the benefits of acupressure in the comfort of your own home. Each mat is made from 100% cotton, and has a total of 8,820 pain... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684627 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:30:04 +0100 4684627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684433&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F05%2Fare-facebook-friends-real-friends%2F I don’t think I realized just how insecure I was until I joined Facebook two years ago. I thought the 12 or so years of therapy would have resulted in a more evolved woman. But here’s the truth: every time I lose a friend on Facebook I take it personally. Yes, that is ridiculous. I know. But I still feel the blow. I try not to remember the number of friends I have when I go to bed at night, but somehow it sticks—unlike every phone number I’ve tried to memorize. So, upon logging on to Facebook every morning, I immediately notice that I lost two friends overnight. While I was sleeping! What especially irks me is when I lose three friends right after I post something. Now I know that it probably has nothing to do with the content of my post, but it’s the same punch in the gut that I... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684433 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:00:08 +0100 4684433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693471&cid=t_125596_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2011%2F04%2F04%2Fdictators-plz-use-reformscoming-not-killthemall%2F New  cartoon by Trussell & Trussell. Actual Malice: @dictators plz use #reformscoming, not #killthemall. Filed under: Actual Malice, Journalism, Social Media Tagged: arab spring, dictator, facebook, libya, poynter, revolution, romenesko, trussell & trussell, twitter (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693471 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:47:01 +0100 4693471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677046&cid=t_125596_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2011%2F04%2F04%2Factual-malice-dictators-plz-use-reformscoming-not-killthemall%2F New  Trussell & Trussell cartoon. Actual Malice: @dictators plz use #reformscoming, not #killthemall. Filed under: Actual Malice, Journalism, Social Media Tagged: arab spring, dictator, facebook, libya, poynter, revolution, romenesko, twitter (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677046 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:47:01 +0100 4677046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676788&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-blogging-then-and-now%2F2011.04.04 Shout out to @DanaMLewis for pointing out this post from Mashable entitled, “Why Curation Is Just As Important As Creation.” When people are starting out in social media creation, whether it be blogging, or podcasting, or whatever – the phrase always comes up – “Content Is King.” But is content really king anymore? Now, I certainly wasn’t the first physician blogger, but I would probably consider myself “in those early days.” I mean, starting in 2006 was a few years ago. Back then, writing every single day was imperative. And, the way that you were judged were the amount of comments that you received. I mean, this was in the days before facebook and twitter, when the comment section of the blog was the only way to give feedback publical... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676788 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:00:59 +0100 4676788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670106&cid=t_125596_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpatients-dont-want-to-communicate-with-their-doctors-on-facebook%2F2011.04.03 Patients may not want to discuss clinical matters via social media, but they’d gladly set pay their bills when reminded. Social media’s value in communicating with patients is limited to the administrative aspects of it. Americans still want traditional ways of communication when they need a clinical consult. A survey finds 84% would not use social media or instant messaging channels for medical communication if their doctors offered it, according to the communications firm Capstrat. Respondents were more favorable toward conferring with the doctor via e-mail (52%) than they were by Twitter and Facebook (11%), chat or instant messaging (20%) or a private online forum (31%). Even among those 18 to 29 years old, 21% said they would take advantage of an online forum if their docto... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670106 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0100 4670106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670068&cid=t_125596_85_f&fid=34587&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FKevinMd-MedicalWeblog%2F%7E3%2F0kYHnsNgCNc%2Fpatients-facebook-health-information.html by Kevin Pho, MDDo you use Facebook to look for health information?If you said “yes,” and use social networking sites to research your health, you could be in the minority, or majority, depending on which study you read.(...)Read the rest of Patients using Facebook for health information on KevinMD.com4 comments | Tags: Diabetes, Facebook, Patients | Category: Commentary (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog) Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670068 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:55:11 +0100 4670068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658606&cid=t_125596_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FW-uuC_KjMJM%2F Less than three weeks after a Facebook page was set up by one patient angry with KV Pharmaceuticals’ pricing of its newly approved drug Makena, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has today announced that KV should not have exclusive rights to produce similar products. This apparent about-turn resulted in the pharmaceutical company’s share price plummeting, placing it at the top of the NYSE Biggest Percentage Decliners list with a more than 20% drop in share value. Prior to today’s FDA announcement, KV Pharmaceuticals had been granted seven years of exclusivity under the Orphan Drug Act and received what the FDA describes as ‘considerable assistance from the federal government in connection with the development of Makena’. After the product was approved on March 10, KV Phar... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658606 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:30:45 +0100 4658606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653387&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Fa-life-on-facebook-time-lapse-video%2F Nice video from New Scientist about the pro’s and cons of using facebook After a failed relationship that left him heartbroken, visual effects artist Maxime Luère was inspired to create this time-lapse movie. The film charts a life on Facebook: from setting up the account, to falling in love, being unfaithful, breaking up and finally settling down.   No related posts. (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653387 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:03:40 +0100 4653387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642854&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FDVDUXiqk6Yw%2F Listening is one of the simplest and yet most difficult things to do well and consistently. We often hear or use the phrase “listening is key,” but most of the time we regard the act of listening as an essential part of the communication process, as a simple courtesy, or possibly as a means to getting what we want. But how often do we really consider that the art and practice of listening may have actual and long-lasting mental benefits for us? Not nearly enough, in my opinion. So I asked Dr. Dale Archer, an M.D. and a clinical psychiatrist, for his take on the connection between learning to listen well and better emotional health – and got him to give us eight tips on how to make that important connection last: How is being a good listener beneficial to our state of mental h... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642854 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:43:15 +0100 4642854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642674&cid=t_125596_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2Ffree-webinar-on-social-media-and-relationships-april-4th%2F Social media, including Facebook and Twitter, has changed relationships forever. Thanks to the Internet, we’ve changed the way we communicate with others, make friends and find romantic partners. These changes have no doubt produced both positive and negative consequences. Want to learn more about social media’s impact on relationships? The PBS series This Emotional Life is hosting a free webinar and interactive discussion on this topic next week. I’m honored to be one of the panelists along with a slew of fantastic experts, including: Therese Borchard, Associate Editor at the award-winning site, Psych Central – the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health and psychology network. Kari Henley, Huffington Post blogger, writer, public speaker, and expert in ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642674 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:00:19 +0100 4642674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642858&cid=t_125596_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fn3w-dFUNHGE%2F It’s a good morning, and we’re about to put a serious spring in your step during this second week of spring. How? Our 40 Days of Giveaways are back and all-new today. (If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is using the season of Lent to reward you for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Each weekday from now until May 3, we’ll give away a different prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan.) And we hope today’s nifty prize will help launch you into a healthier, happier spring season. We’re giving away a one month’s supply of Nature Made’s Açaí + SuperFruit Super Antioxidant to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. About Nature Made Açaí + SuperFruit Super Antioxidant: A combination of extracts from the ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642858 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:33 +0100 4642858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642897&cid=t_125596_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F27%2Fwhere-i-am%2F Hibernating almost exclusively in Twitterverse @KennChaplin during Canadian election at the expense of my blog and Facebook…not intentional, just seems inevitable. (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642897 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:03:39 +0100 4642897