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Nurses Are Key In Fighting The Infodemic

The Horizons Tracker

When nurses engaged in the Dear Pandemic campaign, it managed to amplify the impact of the efforts to better inform and educate the public about the pandemic, while also motivating both individual and systemic action.

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The Under-Representation Of Women As First Authors

The Horizons Tracker

The representation of female authors on syllabi was lower than representation of females as authors in the peer-reviewed literature or in the workforce. This was then reflected in the readings on each course, with female instructors assigning a higher percentage of readings with female-first authors.

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What Is The Future Of Ageing Populations?

The Horizons Tracker

The report revolves around 22 peer-reviewed evidence reviews and expert meetings that aimed to debate everything from health and care to housing. Technical skills also play a big part in ensuring people are able to access services and determine our work, education and health outcomes as we age. Connectivity.

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Simple Digital Technologies Can Reduce Health Care Costs

Harvard Business Review

Innovating for Value in Health Care. Digital therapeutics are being increasingly validated in clinical trials published in peer-reviewed medical journals and are available or are being developed for most chronic diseases. Insight Center. Sponsored by Medtronic. Exploring cutting edge ways to lower costs and improve quality.

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Surgeons Are Using Social Media to Share and Learn New Skills

Harvard Business Review

This dispersion of practice makes it more likely that a surgeon today may be the only one to perform certain procedures in a given geographic region (particularly outside of large cities) and that innovative ideas, tips, and best practices may arise from outside of the traditional academic “hubs.” ” Enter social media.

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Overcoming Fragmentation in Health Care

Harvard Business Review

America is a nation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Through this system, physicians can find answers to clinical questions, connect with Mayo experts, search national guidelines and resources, and find relevant educational materials for patients. Follow the Leading Health Care Innovation insight center on Twitter @HBRhealth.