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 'health communications'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:00:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872089&cid=t_173440_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=4133709&cid=t_173440_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fmayo-today.jpg Whenever I talk to doctors about using social media in medicine, they seem to think there are more cons than pros regarding this issue. I like reminding them about some major differences between 2000 and today: What would I do if… In 2000 Today I need clinical answer Try to find a collegue who knows it Post a question on Twitter I want to hear patient story about a specific condition Try to find a patient in my town Read blogs, watch YouTube I want to be up-to-date Go to the library once a week Use RSS and follow hundreds of journals I want to work on a manuscript with my team We gather around the table Use Google Docs without geographical limits (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133709 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:00:33 +0100 4133709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075769&cid=t_173440_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2Fbb-m5x3Yvng%2Fhear-from-experts-about-fdas-recent.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075769 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:23:00 +0100 3075769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1358620&cid=t_173440_147_f&fid=35750&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareVox%2F%7E3%2F266606507%2Fqualcomm_exec_talks_about_the.html Earlier today, my friend Amy Tenderich published a fascinating interview with Don Jones, Qualcomm’s vice president of Business Development.  During their conversation, Jones focused on how wireless technologies will aid disease prevention and diagnosis.  All this was interesting, but I was most fascinated by his discussion of Qualcomm’s research into how wireless phones can help diabetes patients.  He said: “We've done a ton of research -- focus groups around the country on storyboards to prototypes -- to understand how wireless connectivity be used to change people’s lives in a way that they think is valuable.For diabetes, research suggests that an integrated meter in a phone is far more appealing to Type 2’s than Type 1’s -- because ... HealthCareVox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1358620 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:25:54 +0100 1358620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1338194&cid=t_173440_147_f&fid=35750&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareVox%2F%7E3%2F261423634%2Fthe_new_digital_divide_upcomin.html In February, traditional analog television signals will cease to exist.  While Americans with cable or satellite television will be unaffected, those who receive their television signals via old-fashioned rabbit-ears will be out of luck.  To continue watching television, they will have to purchase a converter box at their local electronics retailer or subscribe to a more expensive cable or satellite service. This move threatens to ignite a new digital divide.  Already, the elderly and low-income Americans are less connected to the Internet.  These same individuals are least likely to be aware of the upcoming digital transition or have the resources to become educated about it.  According to the Washington Post: “The digital conversion presents a huge logistic... HealthCareVox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1338194 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:46:26 +0100 1338194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1294719&cid=t_173440_147_f&fid=35750&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareVox%2F%7E3%2F249579317%2Fmessages_that_work_real_age_lu.html A few weeks ago I wrote a post focusing on whether scare tactics prompt people to stop smoking.  Today, I’d like to highlight a study published recently in the British Medical Journal illustrating why fact-based messages can be very effective. I’m sure many of you have seen the ubiquitous Internet advertisements for RealAge.  This test reveals whether you are “biologically younger, older or the same as your calendar age.”  This widely successful site has generated significant media coverage and big bucks for Hearst Digital Media.  RealAge is successful because it links our perpetual quest for youth with healthy habits.Now, a BMJ study further illustrates the power of this idea.  According to the New York Times: “If a doctor tells smoke... HealthCareVox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1294719 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:01 +0100 1294719