The benefit of apps in healthcare - Mobile and tablet apps have enormous potential for training and professional development in healthcare

Author : Guy Smallman

Date : August, 21, 2012.

Extract : "The health industry is responding to the increasing popularity and availability of technological innovations, such as tablets and smartphones.

Health and wellbeing applications are estimated to make up approximately 40% of new smartphone apps currently being developed. This is a huge market and only set to increase as the benefits become more apparent and smartphone and tablet technology become more widespread.

Health applications have the potential to be adapted and used by healthcare professionals and consumers, helping to revolutionise the sector and reflect the digital age we live in. [...] Tablets and smartphones, are readily available and the technology is relatively low cost when compared to other health technologies and professional training tools."

Index terms : Health, healthcare professional.

Found with Netvibes, RSS The Guardian "Techonology"

Site : The Guardian

URL : http://www.guardian.co.uk/healthcare-network/2012/aug/21/apps-healthcare-tablets-mobile-smartphones

  

CS.

 

Upcoming Disney movies for 2013

Author : Samantha Scheltema

Date : February 07th 2013

Abstract : Lists and developes the upcoming Disney moving for the years.

Index terms : Walt Disney pictures, releases, Frozen, Iron Man 3, Monsters University, Oz: the Great and Powerful, Planes, Saving Mr. Banks, The Lone Ranger, Thor: The Dark World

Source  :  Bezinga

Url:   http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/02/3310273/upcoming-disney-movies-for-2013

Found with : Google news

By B.M

Why Soda Ban Will Work In Fight Against Obesity; Food Regulations Have Proven Record

Author : ARUMUGAM Nadia

Date of publication : September 14, 2012

• ARUMUGAM, Nadia. Why Soda Ban Will Work In Fight Against Obesity; Food Regulations Have Proven Record, http://www.forbes.com/, September 14, 2012.



 Abstract: This article talks about the decision of the city of New York to impose a partial ban on sales of sodas more than half a liter will apply in restaurants, stadiums and theaters, an idea launched to fight against the obesity.



Extract : "Following a harrying battle against the beverage industry, fast food giants and New York residents determined to drink themselves into a saccharine oblivion, Mayor Bloomberg, has emerged victorious. On Thursday, New York City’s Board of Health voted near unanimously to cap the size of sugary drinks to no more that 16-ounces at movie theaters, restaurants, mobile food carts, and sports arenas..."



Index terms : obesity, caloric drinks
→ Found with: Google alerts “fight against obesity”
→ URL: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/09/14/why-soda-ban-will-work-in-fight-against-obesity-food-regulations-have-a-proven-record/

M-R . O

Wave Predictions Models Mean Smoother Sailing

Author: Texas A&M University

Date of publication: February 5, 2013

                                                         Vijay Panchang, a texan professor passionate about waves

  

Abstract:

Presents the work of a university professor from texas, Vijay Panchang, who has developed modeling systems that can predict wave heights in several types of conditions. However, it seems very difficult to predict the size of rogue waves because no one seems to know exactly what causes them.

Extract:

"Vijay Panchang, Regents Professor at Texas A&M’s branch campus by the sea, has been researching waves for more than 25 years and has developed modeling systems that can predict wave heights in several types of conditions.

He has developed wave prediction and coastal circulation models that have been used by numerous maritime engineering groups from Maine to Texas. Such information can literally be a lifesaver for all sizes of ships, from recreational fishing boats to oil tankers that are as long as three city blocks.

Using data from NOAA and his own complex models, Panchang can provide wave model predictions for much of Texas’ 367-mile coastline, and also projections for much of the Gulf of Mexico."

“Rogue waves can be impossible to predict because no one seems to know exactly what causes them,” Panchang says.

“We do know they can reach 100 feet high and perhaps even higher than that.  We try to predict wave conditions that we know about, and where the data is in more of a controlled state."

Index terms:

Vijay Panchang/ Waves predictions / Texas/ Rogue waves

Found with:  Netvibes

Source:  http://tamutimes.tamu.edu/

URL: http://tamutimes.tamu.edu/2013/02/05/wave-predictions-models-mean-smoother-sailing/

By FG

Smartphone app helps people with a disability access the city

Author : Kent Sutherland

Date : February 15, 2012

Extract : "Ldn Access is one of a number of apps of this type, although it is also perhaps the most advanced. It is the brainchild of David Biddle, a disabled survivor of the 7/7 London terrorist attacks. He lost both his legs, his left eye, and his spleen in the bombings. When he became a wheelchair-user, he discovered that the information around his city of London can be quite unreliable. [...] An icon-based guide to London, it provides the disabled with information on such things as how accessible the parking is and whether there are stairs, and if there are toilets at particular locations. The main menu allows you to choose from Attractions, Hotels, Places to Eat, Entertainment, and Transport."

Index terms : Handicap, city, handicap access, wheelchair-users, geolocation.

Found with : Netvibes

Site : Gizmag

URL : http://www.gizmag.com/city-accessibility-disability-app/21470/

CS.

Cannabis could provide relief for Parkinson’s pain

By The Jerusalem Post

Date: The February, 16, 2013

Abstract : A neurologist and director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, said the results support the treatment of Parkinson's patients with medical marijuana. It encourages further research on the use of cannabis to relieve pain.

Index Terms:   Cannabis - Parkinson - Therapy - Health - Pain

Site :http://www.jpost.com

URL :  http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=303476

Found with : Netvibes

M.D

Brothers ran drugs website and sent cannabis and diazepam parcels all over the world, court hear

By Daily Record

Date: The February, 16, 2013

Abstract : Two brothers who ran an online drug-dealing ­business dubbed “Amazon for drugs” have been locked up.

Michael and Alan Burns took orders over the internet, which they sent across the world from their local post office.

A website registered to Alan Burns, 24, offered cannabis, diazepam and a psychedelic drug known as 2C-B for sale.

Index Terms:   Drugs - Brothers - web site - diazepam

Site :http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk

URL : http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/brothers-michael-alan-burns-ran-1712559

Found with : Google News

M.D