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Identifying medication side effects through the power of internet searches

Mar 21, 2013 by
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A recent study utilized search queries to determine the relationship of drug interactions between paroxetine and pravastatin. This type of inquiry could be expanded with current FDA monitoring of drug interactions and adverse effects.

CDC invites Plague Inc. app developer to talk about his games impact on public health

Mar 20, 2013 by
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The developer of Plague Inc. has been invited by the CDC to speak on his games applicability to building awareness of disease to the public.

Should you consider prescribing Facebook to older patients?

Mar 18, 2013 by
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A graduate student from the University of Arizona, Janelle Wohltmann, is studying whether Facebook use can improve older adult cognitive performance and make them feel more socially connected. Her preliminary findings show that after using Facebook, older adults performed about 25 percent better on tasks designed to measure their ability to continuously monitor and to quickly add or delete the contents of their working memory, also known as “updating”.

MyATLS for iOS & Android is an interactive companion to ATLS textbook

Mar 14, 2013 by
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The MyATLS app provides supplementary learning materials for physicians taking an Advanced Trauma Life Support course.

The movement to start evaluating blogging and tweets on par with academic publications

Mar 14, 2013 by
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In a recent publication in Nature, Heather Piwowar layed out the possible idea of valuing research outside of ‘publications’ but also including ‘products.’ However, what do these products include?

MYO allows precise control of devices with hand gestures, and could be used in the operating theatre

Mar 11, 2013 by
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MYO is an armband that lets you control your computer and other devices with the gestures of your hand via Bluetooth.

How Google Glass could revolutionize medicine

Mar 11, 2013 by
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Google Glass and wearable devices have the chance to revolutionize medicine due to many different features that may be beneficial to different medical practices.

Cardiac Catheterization app uses visual animations for patient education about heart procedures

Mar 08, 2013 by
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This mobile app for iOS and Android guides patients planning to have a cardiac cath through 3D animations with pre and post procedure counseling.

NFL will be using iPads on the sideline to assess concussions

Mar 07, 2013 by
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The NFL has provided iPads to all of the teams with an app designed to improve the detection of concussions on the side lines.

U of Illinois creates evidence based app that enables you to assess if your patient has dementia

Mar 07, 2013 by
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The Evidence Based Treatment of Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia app provides medical care providers a useful resource that can be used as a guide while taking care of patients with the behavioral symptoms of dementia.

Assist Me With Inhalers app has tremendous potential to improve Asthma treatment for patients

Mar 06, 2013 by
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Assist Me With Inhalers is a patient centered app that instructs patients on how to use their inhaler and it will even set a reminder for them to take scheduled treatments.

Interview with developer of PainSquad, gamification app for kids with cancer

Mar 05, 2013 by
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Interview with Jennifer Stinson on PainSquad, an interactive pain journal integrating gamification.