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Lauren Alexanderson Health Social Media and Health Communicator

Medicine in the Media: Reporting on Medical Research

prevention.nih.gov — “Medicine in the Media: Reporting on Medical Research” View full resource at prevention.nih.gov

Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2012 at 8:22 pm By:

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MedWire News - Bone Health - Biologics no better than DMARDs for refractory RA

medwire-news.md — “MedWire News Biologic treatment offers little long-term clinical benefit over conventional treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who fail to respond to initial methotrexate therapy, Swedish researchers report. MedWire News” View full resource at medwire-news.md

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Slow Food USA Health Organization

Infographic The Weight of the Nation & Obesity Prevention | Food+Tech Connect

foodandtechconnect.com — “A new report released Monday, “Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation,” by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the health group of the National Academy of Sciences, outlines five obesity prevention actions that can accelerate societal-level prevention.” View full resource at foodandtechconnect.com

Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2012 at 9:30 pm By:

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Teen Healthline Health Site

Addressing Men’s Hidden Health Concerns : Healthymagination

healthymagination.com — “In a recent Canadian survey, a large majority of older men reported that their chief health concerns are not being addressed.” View full resource at healthymagination.com

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Men – Are your chief health concerns being addressed? A recent study suggests that most would say NO! http://t.co/Q43h68PC

People who eat fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers - chicagotribune.com

chicagotribune.com — “People who rarely eat fish may experience health benefits in a variety of areas -- heart disease, reproductive and now colon cancer -- by increasing their fish consumption somewhat.” View full resource at chicagotribune.com

Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2012 at 2:48 pm By:

Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study - Chicago Tribune http://t.co/jOAHmjU3 #health

MNT Sports Medicine Health News

Long Car Commutes Risk Health

medicalnewstoday.com — “Individuals with the longest commutes by car to and from work were the ones least likely to report frequently engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise, and most likely to show risk factors for” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Long Car Commutes Risk Health http://t.co/lEJNBuxT #sportsmedicine

CDC Online Newsroom - Press Release-High-risk behaviors for skin cancer common among young adults May 10, 2012

cdc.gov — “High-risk behaviors for skin cancer common among young adults” View full resource at cdc.gov

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New Director of Massachusetts eHealth Institute Named

healthcare-informatics.com — “Healthcare Informatics Magazine | Health IT | Information Technology,Health care information technology & IT strategy news for CIOs, CMIOs & clinical informaticists. Learn about EMR EHR, ARRA HITECH, wireless technologies & meaningful use policy. Articles on patient safety, point-of-care tech & HIE analysis. Electronic medical records, health information exchange networks & hospital administration – financial – imaging news. Ambulatory care and business management info. Free Webinars and industr” View full resource at healthcare-informatics.com

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HCI Health IT

http://t.co/VIEplYx6 New Director of Massachusetts eHealth Institute Named @massehealth

LHJ Health Editors Health Communicator

Only The Strong Survive: Lift To Live Longer | ThePostGame

thepostgame.com — “Professional sports journalists and bloggers covering NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football, college basketball, MMA, NASCAR, Golf, Tennis, Olympics and more. ThePostGame provides in-depth analysis, commentary and reporting on the most important sports stories of the day.” View full resource at thepostgame.com

Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 6:02 pm By:

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New Patient Safety Government App Challenge

imedicalapps.com — “The ONC recently opened a new app challenge focused on patients safety appropriately called the Reporting Patient Safety Events Challenge.” View full resource at imedicalapps.com

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iMedicalApps.com

New Patient Safety Government App Challenge http://t.co/UIHdFYv8

Report: Stage 2, Changing Reimbursement Models Driving HIEs

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HCI Health IT

http://t.co/2gN0RdP0 Report: Stage 2, Changing Reimbursement Models Driving #HIEs

Get Down to Basics With BetterWayHealth.com! | StAug News

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Medical Tests | Unnecessary Medical Tests & Treatments - Consumer Reports

consumerreports.org — “Consumer Reports has the top five examples of unnecessary medical tests and treatments ordered by doctors. Read on so that you can make smart medical decisions.” View full resource at consumerreports.org

Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2012 at 12:33 am By:

Eric Topol, MD Cardiologist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist

Learn to say Whoa! to your doctor http://t.co/DRU4dVsU Unnecessary tests @consumerreports via @WestHealth #CDoM #ChoosingWisely

NAMI Massachusetts Health Organization

18 and Under: Parents' Mental Health Is Critical to Children's Care - NYTimes.com

well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Parental depression can be linked to all kinds of problems in babies and children, and even in the lives of adolescents. Read more...” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com

Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 7:31 pm By:

Parents’ #Depression Linked to Problems in Children http://t.co/qTgK4aCC #mhsm #mentalhealth #PPD #SNTCK