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Extended Reality in Healthcare: Applications in Training, Treatment, and Patient Education
XR is a powerful tool that enhances learning for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, from surgeons to nurses:
- Surgical Simulations: VR-based surgical simulations provide hands-on practice in a safe, controlled setting, allowing surg…
Enhancing Women’s Health CME: The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness
In October, we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase education and awareness about a cancer that affects about 300,000 people each year in the United States, 40,000 of whom die from it. That’s why it’s so important to incorporate Women…
The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare: Navigating Misinformation and Leveraging Opportunities
Social media has become an integral part of modern life, significantly influencing how people access, share, and interpret health information. For healthcare providers, understanding the impact of social media on healthcare is crucial for addressi…
Educating APPS in Pain Management – A Needs Assessment
Education for APPs Healthcare Clinicians
There is well-documented evidence of the need for increased pain management education for physicians (Shipton, et al., 2018; Tran, et al., 2018). The Institute of Medicine (Institute of Medicine, 2011) and…
What is Happening with the Sunscreen Dilemma?
In 2019, the last time I spoke for Skin, Bones, Hearts and Private Parts, I blogged about the sunscreen dilemma. The dilemma was perpetuated by two studies: one which looked at the effectiveness of an SPF above 30 while the second study looked a…
Understanding the Importance of Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Cultural competence in healthcare refers to the ability of providers to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. As the population becomes increasingly diverse, the importance of cultu…
How Tech Careers are Revolutionizing Healthcare and Enhancing Patient Care
Healthcare is both built upon and resistant to change. On the one hand, doctors, nurses, and researchers lean on trusted solutions to old problems. On the other hand, technological innovations are rapidly improving the way that healthcare provider…
The Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2024 and What They Could Mean in the Future
As we look back on 2024, several groundbreaking medical advancements have emerged, promising to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
1. mRNA Vaccine Technology Expansion
Building on the success of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, r…
How to Thrive as a Family Nurse Practitioner: Skills and Demand Analysis
Family nurse practitioners have the opportunity to operate with significantly more autonomy than traditional registered nurses. Yet (as Spiderman once said) with more autonomy comes more responsibility.
Nurse practitioners are required to achie…
The Digital Revolution in Healthcare: Transforming the Industry
The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital innovations. Artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, big data analytics, and other cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing how healthcare is delivered, man…