health
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Systems & complexity
Scaling-up digital health to help achieve universal health care
A recent paper proposes an evidence-informed “resilient health system framework” as a guide for policy makers to scale-up digital health.
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Systems & complexity
Knowledge management implementation and tools for informed decision-making in healthcare
The adoption of the effective strategies for managing knowledge is vital for effective evidence-based medical practice (EBMP).
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Stakeholder and community engagement
Community engagement models can lead to improved health in disadvantaged populations
A systematic review examines the research in regard to community engagement models associated with improved health in disadvantaged populations.
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Systems & complexity
The policy implications of using big data in healthcare
A new European Commission paper examines the issue of big data in healthcare, including the key areas it is being…
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2016's top 100 journal articles
Online social integration is associated with reduced mortality risk [2016’s top 100 journal articles]
A recent study referenced 12 million anonymised Facebook profiles against California public health records.
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Brain power
The importance of our work to our health and wellbeing
A meta study analyzed over 58 studies into workplace engagement and its impact on physical and mental wellbeing.
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Brain power
Using search data to detect cancer
The last year has seen a number of attempts to use AI to better diagnose cancer in the hope that…
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In the news
Knowledge management is important in combatting the Zika virus
An article in New Security Beat, the blog of the Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program, alerts to the…
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Brain power
Digital detox: Disengage from the technological trap
Need a reason to pull the plug? 5 reasons why you should consider a digital detox.
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Opinion
Medical groupthink: is that surgery, procedure or medication really necessary?
Given my experiences, it has been no surprise to read the recent report 'Questionable care: avoiding ineffective treatment' and an…
