Social Media/IT plus Medicine

Tour the new, customizable Medline/PubMed page (video)

2012-05-17T11:00:00.000-05:00

From the NCBINLM YouTube channel: Tour the new, customizable My NCBI home page and functions.

Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays? TED video finds no one remembers why

2012-04-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays -- but why? In this humorous talk, Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout:

Losing your smartphone can cost much more than you may realize

2012-04-10T13:08:00.000-05:00

From MarketWatch: Say you just lost your wallet with $40 cash in it. You’d feel bad, right? There’s the inconvenience of canceling cards, getting a new driver’s license, etc. But what if you lost your wallet with $900 in cash in it, plus your address book and your bank passwords? That’s what it’s like when you lose your smartphone.

What to Do If You Lose Your Smartphone:

References:

What it really costs when you lose your smartphone - Jeanette Pavini's Buyer Beware - MarketWatch

The New Blogger by Google - Check it out

2012-04-03T10:30:00.000-05:00

Several of my blogs are hosted on Blogger.com by Google. It's a simple yet powerful platform that you can use to create not only blogs but also regular websites. The service costs are zero to you as an author, user, reader, etc.

The video below introduces the new Blogger interface and some useful new tools:

References:

Moving to the New Blogger Interface

All best Google search tips in a 2-minute video

2012-02-21T22:45:00.007-05:00

One of the best free password managers: video introduces LastPass basics

2012-02-20T10:43:00.003-05:00

Source: Our Latest Video Introduces LastPass Basics

Social Media for Physicians - video of Dr. Ehoch Choi's talk

2012-02-17T13:54:00.010-05:00

Social Medial for Physicians, by Dr. Enoch Choi, MD, @enochchoi and @paloaltomedical, http://prezi.com/jfigju2f-fot and http://bit.ly/qWePQ8

A 3-part video series:

Crowdsource your health: How to find the nearest AED to save a life (TED video)

2012-02-16T11:21:00.010-05:00

Lucien Engelen: Crowdsource your health | Video on TED.com:

You can use your smartphone to find a local ATM, but what if you need a defibrillator? At TEDxMaastricht, Lucien Engelen shows us online innovations that are changing the way we save lives, including a crowdsourced map of local defibrillators.

Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Mayo Clinic video

2012-01-17T11:26:00.000-05:00

Dr. Peter Murray, hand and microvascular and orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Florida, discusses the symptoms, causes, and non-surgical as well as surgical treatments of carpal tunnel syndrome:

Only 38% of American's have their blood pressure controlled

2012-01-12T11:24:00.007-05:00

From the Mayo Clinic YouTube channel: Only 38% of American's have their blood pressure controlled. Dr. John Graves, a Mayo Clinic hypertension specialist discusses the association of uncontrolled hypertension with the development of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and dementia:

The Fastest Christmas Card in the World (video)

2011-12-25T11:36:00.000-05:00

BMW presents: The Fastest Christmas Card in the World, Circuit de l'Anneau Du Rhin. November 28, 2011. BMW asked an illustrator to draw a cliché christmas motiv. But he had to draw it during a ride in BMW M.

Source: http://www.fastestchristmascard.ch

PubMed Advanced Search Builder (official video)

2011-12-16T13:02:00.002-05:00

An "official" video tutorial describing how to use the Advanced Search Builder to help refine your PubMed searches, from the NCBI YouTube Channel.

Related:

PubMed adds social features - save and share your favorite articles http://goo.gl/pB306

Overuse Injuries in Teen Athletes Force Them to Switch Sports

2011-11-22T11:07:00.000-05:00

Twins suffer from overuse injuries but adapt their sports training to stay active. Cleveland Clinic video.

Knee and Shoulder Injuries in Teen Athletes (video)

2011-11-08T11:33:00.001-05:00

Knee Injuries - Cleveland Clinic video.

Shoulder Injuries - Cleveland Clinic video.

How to use social media for clinical trial recruitment

2011-11-04T08:02:00.006-05:00

How to use social media for clinical trial recruitment, a presentation by John Sharp from the Cleveland Clinic:

The Big 3 are Twitter, Facebook, YouTube.

Patients follow organizations, academic medical centers – interested in discoveries. Always link back to more information and a contact person.

Social media in clinical trials

View more presentations from John Sharp

Related reading:

Recruiting Study Participants Through Facebook: Epidemiology Study, 2011.
What are the Downsides of Social Media for Doctors? Dr. Wes shares insights from 6 years of blogging
Facebook is cost-effective recruitment source for smokers to complete a survey about tobacco and other substances http://goo.gl/F4Dcb
Social media in medical education - Grand Rounds presentation by IUH Med/Peds residency program director http://goo.gl/Zw3lK

Tips for Falling Asleep at Night (video)

2011-11-02T18:16:00.000-05:00

Falling Asleep at Night, Tips from Cleveland Clinic.

How to create website content - practical guide for physicians (video)

2011-11-01T10:45:00.003-05:00

Dr. Luks: "For physicians or healthcare providers thinking of establishing a digital presence, but have no idea where you will find the time to engage and develop content... here is a very simple strategy. You do not need to change your workflow... at all. No fear, no cumbersome tasks... just the production of meaningful personalized content. Done. Simple #thcsm"

Here is my approach: TIC, Two Interlocking Cycles:

- Cycle of Patient Education
- Cycle of Online Information and Physician Education

The two cycles work together as two interlocking cogwheels (TIC).

Cycle of Patient Education (click here to enlarge the image). An editable copy for your presentation is available at Google Docs.

Cycle of Online Information and Physician Education (click here to enlarge the image). An editable copy for your presentation is available at Google Docs.

Byproducts of the Cycle of Patient Education

- Energy! (energized and engaged patients)
- Improved understanding of patient's condition, outcomes and quality of life
- Better physician-patient relationship
- Increased referrals to the practice, e.g. 2-5 new patients per week
- Savings for the health system
- Decreased ER visits and admissions

Related reading
What are the Downsides of Social Media for Doctors? Dr. Wes shares insights from 6 years of blogging

"Going to The Dentist" - Bill Cosby (video)

2011-10-27T10:53:00.003-05:00

"Going to The Dentist" - Bill Cosby

Comments from Twitter:

@AllergyNet (Dr John Weiner): Still one of the funniest men on the planet

Related reading"

Hemispheres Inflight Magazine Q&A: Bill Cosby http://goo.gl/KFGDh

Cleveland Clinic Culture

2011-10-25T11:23:00.003-05:00

CEO on Cleveland Clinic Culture, a student once told him: "I've heard that Cleveland Clinic doesn't have empathy. I sent my father to Mayo Clinic." He believes the culture has changed tremendously since then.

Innovations & Medical Firsts at Cleveland Clinic

Physician Recruiting

Cleveland Clinic Experience

That's not a guitar sound...

2011-10-20T10:32:00.003-05:00

That's not a guitar sound - it's human voice, after 1:30 min on the video.

Michael Winslow is an American actor and a comedian billed as the "Man of 10,000 Sound Effects" for his ability to make realistic sound effects using only his voice. Link via kottke.com

International Medical Education for Visiting Clinicians at Cleveland Clinic

2011-10-14T11:02:00.000-05:00

Center International Medical Education for Visiting Clinicians at Cleveland Clinic.

Graphic designer receives corneal transplant (video)

2011-10-13T11:45:00.001-05:00

Details are clear and colors are bright again for Chris Arth, a corneal transplant patient. Video from Cleveland Clinic.

How to Create a Blog on Blogger - Apparently, It Takes Seconds

2011-10-12T11:38:00.003-05:00

How to Create a Blog on Blogger, by Google.

How to make money with your blog. Learn how you can use AdSense with your blog by Google.

There is a doctor for every patient

2011-10-11T11:42:00.000-05:00

There is a doctor for every patient. This is a Cleveland Clinic video but it applies to all patients around the world. You can find the right doctor for you and your condition.

Expert on social media use in healthcare: Just do it!

2011-09-07T09:51:00.010-05:00

Dr. Kent Bottles spoke at CPM's 2011 Client Symposium on emerging technologies and the future of healthcare. Hear some of his thoughts on mobile health, social media strategy, computer simulation and other emerging technologies that have the potential to change the face of healthcare: "When I started on Twitter I had no idea what I was doing. But these tools are easy enough to just do."

Here is how to facilitate the Rise of the ePhysican who works hand in hand with the ePatient:

Related:

Social media tips for employees of Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical center: What you write is forever
What are the Downsides of Social Media for Doctors? Dr. Wes shares insights from 6 years of blogging