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Health and Economic Development
nyam.org —
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Most Recently Shared on September 8, 2011 at 4:33 pm By:
#NY Academy of Medicine: Health & Economic Development - A resource for the NY Regional Economic Development Council -http://bit.ly/oVRnVa
Statins don't reduce melanoma risk: study | Reuters
uk.reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite earlier indications that people taking statins might have a reduced risk of developing melanoma, a large new study of women finds the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs” View full resource at uk.reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2012 at 7:18 pm By:
RT @reuters: Statins don't reduce melanoma risk: study http://t.co/9VH2Xco4
World Bank to strengthen social safety net programs to support those in developing world vulnerable to economic volatility
news-medical.net — “"The World Bank plans to strengthen its social safety net to help the 60 percent of people in the developing world who lack adequate protection from the impact of global financial volatility and rising food and fuel prices," Bloomberg reports.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2012 at 4:07 am By:
World Bank to strengthen social safety net programs to support those in developing world vulnerable to economic ... http://t.co/Lz92p72m
The Cancer Screening That Runs on Your Smartphone - Brian Fung - Health - The Atlantic
theatlantic.com — “A new screening technology makes checking for oral cancer as simple as snapping a photo with your smartphone.” View full resource at theatlantic.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2012 at 12:33 am By:
Dr Steven Tucker Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Oncologist
The Cancer Screening That Runs on Your Smartphone http://t.co/xD76pgCD #FutureMedTech
OScan, a Smartphone Based Screening Device for Oral Cancer
medgadget.com — “Oral cancers in developing countries can be a major public health issue if left unchecked. In some areas the lack of dentists or dental nurses can make rou” View full resource at medgadget.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 6:27 pm By:
OScan, a Smartphone Based Screening Device for Oral Cancer http://t.co/4cb1xn3C
Study finds lack of cervical screening in non-Caucasian, young and socioeconomically deprived women
news-medical.net — “New research published today in the Journal of Public Health has found that cervical screening participation is significantly lower in general practices that look after a high percentage of younger-aged women, non-Caucasian women and those living in areas of socioeconomic deprivation. The authors, Ji Young Bang, Ghasem Yadegarfar, Michael Soljak and Azeem Majeed, suggest that this disparity needs to be addressed by developing and implementing strategies to improve cervical screening attendance i” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 10:18 am By:
Study finds lack of cervical screening in non-Caucasian, young and socioeconomically deprived women: New researc... http://t.co/YWVpwQVW
Common Tests or Labs for Pregnancy | Patient Education Guide
vitals.com — “Read about the most common tests and labs conducted during your pregnancy and throughout each trimester stage.” View full resource at vitals.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2012 at 4:09 pm By:
More than Skin Deep
healthleadersmedia.com — “Health systems are developing plastic surgery service lines to tap into the growing demand for medical procedures and cosmetic plastic surgery, which” View full resource at healthleadersmedia.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 9:48 pm By:
Rod Rohrich Physician, Doctor, Surgeon, and Plastic Surgeon
More than Skin Deep http://t.co/1giR0VVf
Ditching the stroller can help your kids be fit and healthy | The Salt Lake Tribune
sltrib.com — “Could strollers be hazardous to your kids’ health? A University of Utah graduate student and her professor say getting preschoolers out of their carriers could help reduce the childhood obesity epidemic. They’ve developed a fledgling social media campaign, called Track-It SLC, urging caregivers to walk with their children in places they are already visiting, such as Hogle Zoo, Tracy Aviary and Wheeler Farm. “We have the tools.” View full resource at sltrib.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 4:59 pm By:
Natasha Burgert Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor
I agree w/ @DrGwenn - Kids spend too much time in strollers - and parents spend too much money on them! Let kids walk! http://t.co/IFiebBJz
Civil Eats » Blog Archive » Planting Roots in Abandoned Lots: Mark MacInnis’ Documentary on Detroit’s Urban Farms
civileats.com — “Civil Eats promotes critical thought about sustainable agriculture and food systems as part of building economically and socially just communities. In our efforts, we support the development of a dialog among local and national leaders about the American food system, and its effects abroad. Civil Eats can be humorous, serious, academic, philosophical, conversational – its style of conversation is as diverse as its 40+ contributors – but it is always thought provoking, innovative, and focused on ” View full resource at civileats.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 4:27 pm By:
New @CivilEats: Mark MacInnis’ Docu on #Detroit’s Urban Farms @urbanrootsfilm http://t.co/zUXfpijx by @staceyslate
As fiscal years start to wind down, states confront Medicaid issues
news-medical.net — “Although their tax revenue has improved substantially since the worst of the recession, states continue to face severe fiscal challenges as they are called on to spend more because of the economic stress caused largely by continued high unemployment. Many states face increasing caseloads for Medicaid, the combined federal-state health program for the poor and disabled.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 4:11 pm By:
Medicare News: As fiscal years start to wind down, states confront Medicaid issues: Although their tax revenue h... http://t.co/YTsxDJVD
Experts Say Health Care Reform Saves Lives | News | BET
bet.com — “The Affordable Care Act improves both health and economic outcomes for African-Americans, experts say.” View full resource at bet.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 2:16 pm By:
Experts Say Health Care Reform Saves Lives: “About 44000 people die every year simply because they don't have he... http://t.co/2gTB3zch
The Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and Family History - Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention- Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Having a family history of atrial fibrillation raises your risk for developing this type of irregular heartbeat. Learn how to help prevent atrial fibrillation.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2012 at 8:35 pm By:
TexasHeartInstitute Cardiology and Hospital
THI's Dr. Razavi discusses link between atrial fibrillation and family history with @HeartDiseases. http://t.co/EPOn7dNs #cardiology
Johnson & Johnson Supports Gol de Letra - YouTube
youtube.com — “With support from Johnson & Johnson, Gol de Letra has developed educational programs about human reproduction, health and sexuality for underprivileged teens...” View full resource at youtube.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2012 at 8:28 pm By:
Robert Halper Health Social Media and Pharma
RT @jnjstories: Gol de Letra's program provides community support for young people in Sao Paulo, Brazil http://t.co/OdKpcxQJ @FundGolDeLetra
Event Registration - Health 2.0 Events and Conferences
health2con.com — “Event Registration - Health 2.0 Events and Conferences” View full resource at health2con.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm By:
Health2.0 Conference Health Social Media
Fireside chats, #healthIT incubators, live #HIT launches are all part of Spring Fling Boston – register now! http://t.co/IzB90nUG
Globalization and Health | Abstract | Global health funding and economic development
globalizationandhealth.com — “The impact of increased national wealth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), on public health is widely understood, however an equally important but less well-acclaimed relationship exists between improvements in health and the growth of an economy. Communicable diseases such as HIV, TB, Malaria and the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are impacting many of the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations, and depressing economic development. Sickness and disease has decreased the ” View full resource at globalizationandhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 10:45 pm By:
BioMed Central Medical Journal
Global #health funding and economic development http://t.co/tiEhtvBj Editorial from @ghjournal
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