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Mongolia Ministry of Health Boosts Rural Healthcare with UpToDate National Access

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Health, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, General Health, Research, Science, Medical websites, UpToDate, Health

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005381/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005381/en/
    The Ministry of Health of Mongolia is now providing healthcare professionals throughout the country of three million people with full access to UpToDate, the clinical decision support resource trusted by more than two million clinicians worldwide.
  • As a result, rural doctors and healthcare professionals do not have the opportunity to receive new information every day and to study in the classroom, explained Ms. Oyunbolor Ganzorig, officer for the Ministry of Health, Mongolia.
  • However, using the UpToDate platform to access the latest medical information daily on a mobile device means there is no delay for patient care.
  • Now, UpToDate is helping Mongolia achieve the programs objectives by providing clinicians with access to globally trusted medical resources.

Global Genes and Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania to Convene Patient Group Leaders, Researchers, Clinicians and Industry for 6th Annual RARE Drug Development Symposium

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Other Health, Research, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Infectious diseases, Genetics, Science, Biotechnology, Stem cells, Other Science, Health, Medicine, Rare disease, Global Genes, Disease, Articles, Health sciences, Rare diseases, Medical websites

b"The international rare disease patient advocacy organization, Global Genes , is pleased to announce the 6th Annual RARE Drug Development Symposium (RDDS) in partnership with the Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania .

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  • b"The international rare disease patient advocacy organization, Global Genes , is pleased to announce the 6th Annual RARE Drug Development Symposium (RDDS) in partnership with the Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania .
  • Fajgenbaum has been a leader in helping researchers to prioritize treatments for COVID-19 clinical trials and inform patient care through the CORONA (COvid19 Registry of Off-label & New Agents) Project .
  • We serve the more than 400 million people around the globe and nearly one in 10 Americans affected by rare diseases.
  • If you or someone you love has a rare disease or are searching for a diagnosis, contact Global Genes at 949-248-RARE, or visit our resource hub .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210429005088/en/\n"

Evercare Group Adopts Uptodate Advanced Across Hospitals in Africa and India

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Managed care, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Health, Medical websites, UpToDate

UpToDate is now available to care teams at Evercares Metropolitan Hospital, Nairobi Womens Hospital and Avenue Hospital in Kenya, Evercare Hospital Lekki in Nigeria, and the CARE Hospitals Group in India.

Key Points: 
  • UpToDate is now available to care teams at Evercares Metropolitan Hospital, Nairobi Womens Hospital and Avenue Hospital in Kenya, Evercare Hospital Lekki in Nigeria, and the CARE Hospitals Group in India.
  • We chose UpToDate Advanced to support us in this endeavor and to help our clinicians make the most appropriate care decisions for every patient, every time.
  • UpToDate Advanced is a new generation of clinical decision support that leverages evidence-based content in UpToDate to address knowledge gaps affecting care quality today.
  • Evercare Group selected UpToDate Advanced for its Pathways which provide interactive guidance along critical decision points, personalized for each patient.

Ping An Doctor Home launches "Online Comprehensive Medical Care"

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Health, Telemedicine, Health informatics, Health software, Articles, General practice, Medical websites

An online medical service platform breaks through geographical barriers and allows people to have convenient medical experience, including seeing the doctor without leaving their home.

Key Points: 
  • An online medical service platform breaks through geographical barriers and allows people to have convenient medical experience, including seeing the doctor without leaving their home.
  • Now, the launch of "Online Comprehensive Medical Care" by Ping An Doctor Home will give them the peace of mind they desire.
  • Hence, before a medical consultation, Ping An Doctor Home guarantees that the information presented by the doctors are true.
  • Through Internet Medical Liability Insurance, which is an Online Medical Protection scheme of Ping An Doctor Home, the platform bears liability for medical acts, and Ping An Doctor Home's own doctors as well as collaborating doctors can provide medical consultation, health management, medication advice and other medical services to patients via the platform in a more professional and worry-free manner.

Ping An Doctor Home launches "Online Comprehensive Medical Care"

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 2, 2020
Health, Telemedicine, Health informatics, Health software, Articles, General practice, Medical websites

An online medical service platform breaks through geographical barriers and allows people to have convenient medical experience, including seeing the doctor without leaving their home.

Key Points: 
  • An online medical service platform breaks through geographical barriers and allows people to have convenient medical experience, including seeing the doctor without leaving their home.
  • Now, the launch of "Online Comprehensive Medical Care" by Ping An Doctor Home will give them the peace of mind they desire.
  • Hence, before a medical consultation, Ping An Doctor Home guarantees that the information presented by the doctors are true.
  • Through Internet Medical Liability Insurance, which is an Online Medical Protection scheme of Ping An Doctor Home, the platform bears liability for medical acts, and Ping An Doctor Home's own doctors as well as collaborating doctors can provide medical consultation, health management, medication advice and other medical services to patients via the platform in a more professional and worry-free manner.

Sharecare launches COVID-19 readiness solution to help employers effectively manage the well-being and safety of their workforces

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Articles, Human behavior, Medical websites, Life extension, Positive psychology, Sharecare, Meditation, Mind–body interventions, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Mobile app, Smartphone

ATLANTA, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced Well-Being@Work, Sharecare's comprehensive COVID-19 readiness solution.

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  • ATLANTA, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced Well-Being@Work, Sharecare's comprehensive COVID-19 readiness solution.
  • Anxiety management: From its voice-based stress tracker to the award-winning relaxation and mindfulness videos, Sharecare has multiple tools to help people manage stress.
  • Sharecare is the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place.
  • Individuals must have downloaded the Sharecare app on their smartphone and opt-in to use this functionality.

New Medscape Report on Women Physicians Finds Work-Life Balance the Major Career Challenge

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Medical websites, Women in medicine, Medscape, Physician, Articles

Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed (64%) cited work-life balance as the main challenge they face as physicians, as compared with only 43% who cited compensation and 16% who noted career development.

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  • Nearly two-thirds of women surveyed (64%) cited work-life balance as the main challenge they face as physicians, as compared with only 43% who cited compensation and 16% who noted career development.
  • More than 3,000 women physicians across more than 30 specialties responded to the Medscape Women Physician Report: The Issues They Care About, conducted from March 6-May 1, 2020.
  • Although work-life balance was cited most often by women age 45 and younger (71%), the issue was also a factor for 60% of women over age 45.
  • The 2020 Medscape Women Physician Report was completed by 3,003 U.S. physicians representing 34 specialty areas, including Medscape members and nonmembers.

Published Research Assesses Impact of Health Union's Online Health Community Model

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Articles, Medical websites, Health, Online health communities, Social support, Academic disciplines

The paper, titled "Assessment of Adaptive Engagement and Support Model for People With Chronic Health Conditions in Online Health Communities: Combined Content Analysis" (DOI: 10.2196/17338 ), evaluates how social support is provided and the role of moderation in online health communities specifically developed in accordance with and managed by an adaptive engagement model created by Health Union.

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  • The paper, titled "Assessment of Adaptive Engagement and Support Model for People With Chronic Health Conditions in Online Health Communities: Combined Content Analysis" (DOI: 10.2196/17338 ), evaluates how social support is provided and the role of moderation in online health communities specifically developed in accordance with and managed by an adaptive engagement model created by Health Union.
  • The research used a mixed-methods Combined Content Analysis to analyze nearly 5,900 Facebook post comments from six of Health Union's online health communities to understand how key aspects of the adaptive engagement model facilitate different types of social support.
  • Over the past 10 years, Health Union has launched 29 online health communities dedicated to helping people live better with specific chronic conditions.
  • Today, the Health Union family of brands includes 29 online health communities, including LungCancer.net, ParkinsonsDisease.net, MultipleSclerosis.net and Migraine.com.

Healthline Survey: How the COVID-19 Economy Has Affected the Work and Life of Americans

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
General Health, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Health, Fitness & Nutrition, Articles, Health, Global health, Medical websites, Doomsday scenarios, Healthline, Pandemic, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1

The pandemic has presented Americans with unprecedented disruptions to their physical and psychological well-being, said Healthline Media President and CEO David Kopp.

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  • The pandemic has presented Americans with unprecedented disruptions to their physical and psychological well-being, said Healthline Media President and CEO David Kopp.
  • Whether its racism, the economy or the pandemic, Americans are looking for answers and assurance.
  • More than two-thirds of Americans (70%) say the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic challenges have affected their work life.
  • San Francisco-based Healthline Media s mission is to empower people to live their strongest and healthiest life.

Sharecare earns 13 Digital Health Awards for well-being engagement resources, snags top honors for COVID-19 efforts

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Medical websites, Life extension, Positive psychology, Sharecare, Health informatics, Health, Articles, Jeff Arnold

ATLANTA, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced it was recognized in the Spring 2020 Digital Health Awards with 13 awards, including four top honors for the content, resources and programs it developed in rapid response to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced it was recognized in the Spring 2020 Digital Health Awards with 13 awards, including four top honors for the content, resources and programs it developed in rapid response to COVID-19.
  • Hosted by the Health Information Resource Center, a national information clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields,the biannual Digital Health Awards recognize the world's best digital health resources for consumers and healthcare professionals.
  • Across its social channels, Sharecare also received high marks from the Digital Health Awards, including a Gold distinction and the top spot in the Instagram category.
  • The full list of Sharecare's Digital Health Awards in the Spring 2020 competition is as follows:1