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Wiley Seeks Senior Account Manager to Boost Sales with Major Retailers

Wiley Seeks Senior Account Manager to Boost Sales with Major Retailers

Wiley Seeks Senior Account Manager to Boost Sales with Major Retailers

Wiley Seeks Senior Account Manager for Key Retail Partnerships

Wiley Seeks Senior Account Manager for Key Retail Partnerships

Wiley Seeks Senior Account Manager for Key Retail Partnerships

Virtual Patient 'Respiratory Tina Jones' Transforms Clinical Education for Nursing and Medical Students

Virtual Patient 'Respiratory Tina Jones' Transforms Clinical Education for Nursing and Medical Students

Nursing and medical students across the nation are utilizing 'Respiratory Tina Jones,' a virtual patient within the HealthCareSIM platform, to enhance their clinical training. This sophisticated virtual reality tool simulates the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a 72-year-old patient, presenting trainees with a realistic scenario of increasing shortness of breath and a persistent productive cough. Unlike traditional role-playing, the simulation meticulously tracks every decision made by the student, from initial vital sign measurements to communication nuances, providing objective performance data. The virtual environment allows students to conduct comprehensive health histories, perform virtual head-to-toe physical assessments with a focus on respiratory metrics, and interpret diagnostic results such as virtual chest X-rays, spirometry, and arterial blood gases. The case is built on a branching logic model, meaning Tina Jones's condition dynamically responds to the learner's ...

Louisiana Researchers Pilot AI and Wearable Tech to Combat Adolescent Summer Weight Gain

Louisiana Researchers Pilot AI and Wearable Tech to Combat Adolescent Summer Weight Gain

Researchers in Louisiana, including teams from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, and LSU, have conducted a pilot study on a technology-assisted approach to prevent summer weight gain in adolescents. The eight-week program combined an in-person summer camp with an AI-assisted mobile app, wearable activity trackers (Fitbit), and personalized behavioral support. Published in 'Frontiers in Physiology,' the study found that the technology successfully integrated into the structured camp, with adolescents averaging over two hours of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily during the 10-day camp. The 'ProudMe' app, featuring an AI chatbot, showed solid acceptability and engagement. However, researchers noted challenges in sustaining participant engagement with the technology once the in-person camp concluded, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining participation without a structured environment.

Maine Launches 'Age-Positive Public Health' Movement to Promote Healthspan

Maine Launches 'Age-Positive Public Health' Movement to Promote Healthspan

The Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) and the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) have initiated a new 'Age-Positive Public Health' movement. This collaborative effort aims to ensure that Maine residents not only live longer but also experience these extended years in good health. The initiative stems from the recognition that while lifespans are increasing, there needs to be a more deliberate focus on 'healthspan'—the period of life spent in good health. Jess Maurer, Executive Director of MCOA, highlighted that ageism often hinders this goal by limiting perceptions of what is possible in older age and influencing systemic development. The movement seeks to counteract negative stereotypes about aging, which research indicates can adversely affect individual health behaviors and broader societal decisions in healthcare, workplaces, and public policy. Conversely, positive beliefs about aging are linked to better health outcomes and longer lives. Rebecca Boulos, Executive Director of MPHA, noted that listening...

WeChat-Delivered Compassion Training Shows Promise for Stressed Nursing Students

WeChat-Delivered Compassion Training Shows Promise for Stressed Nursing Students

A new randomized controlled trial published in BMC Nursing indicates that an eight-week compassion training program delivered via WeChat shows encouraging exploratory signals for improving self-compassion, mindfulness, perceived stress, and psychological well-being among nursing students in Guangzhou, China. Researchers from Hong Kong Metropolitan University, led by Zhi Yang, conducted the study with 96 nursing students, assigning them to either an intervention group receiving the WeChat-based training or a wait-list control group. The program included psychoeducation, guided meditation, diary prompts, and emotional support. The study achieved an exceptional retention rate of 88.5%, suggesting that integrating well-being support into familiar communication tools like WeChat can overcome common barriers to digital mental health interventions, such as download barriers, learning curves, and stigma associated with specialized mental health apps.

U.S. Army Seeks Pediatricians for Humanitarian and Military Missions

U.S. Army Seeks Pediatricians for Humanitarian and Military Missions

The U.S. Army Medical Corps is actively recruiting pediatricians to serve as officers, offering opportunities to examine, diagnose, and treat childhood diseases during humanitarian missions, contingency operations, and peacetime. These medical professionals will also provide care for soldiers, many of whom are in the adolescent and young adult age group, within field environments. The role emphasizes delivering high-level care in unique settings. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, between 21 and 42 years old, hold an advanced medical degree, possess a current medical license, and be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance. They must also be medically and physically fit and maintain good moral standing. This recruitment drive highlights the Army's need for specialized medical personnel to support both its military operations and its humanitarian efforts globally.

United Nations University Policy Brief Highlights Hospital Websites as Digital Health Service Platforms

United Nations University Policy Brief Highlights Hospital Websites as Digital Health Service Platforms

A policy brief from the United Nations University (UNU) emphasizes the evolving role of hospital websites, transitioning them from mere communication tools to essential digital health service platforms. The brief, which draws on applications of the Health Online Service Provision Index (HOSPI) in Ecuador, Greece, Malaysia, and Portugal, highlights that citizens increasingly expect public and private services to be available online. Hospital websites can significantly reduce administrative burdens, improve access to reliable health information, empower patients, and enhance institutional transparency. The HOSPI tool assesses websites across four criteria: Content, Services, Community Interaction, and Technology Features. While the studies compared differ in various aspects, a consistent message emerged: hospital websites generally perform better as information and communication platforms than as fully developed digital service platforms.

BetterHelp Seeks Consultant Relations Senior Manager to Expand Enterprise Business

BetterHelp Seeks Consultant Relations Senior Manager to Expand Enterprise Business

BetterHelp Seeks Consultant Relations Senior Manager to Expand Enterprise Business

New Blue Zone Identified in Sardinia, Highlighting Exceptional Female Longevity

New Blue Zone Identified in Sardinia, Highlighting Exceptional Female Longevity

Researchers have identified a new 'Blue Zone' in Bolotana, a village in central Sardinia, characterized by an exceptionally high concentration of centenarians, particularly among women. The study, which involved researcher Dan Buettner, found that Bolotana's centenarian rate is ten times the Sardinian average and eleven times that of the United States. Women in Bolotana exhibit remarkable late-life survival rates, with 13.83% of those reaching age 70 surviving to 100, placing them second only to Hong Kong in international benchmarks. This new Blue Zone contrasts with Sardinia's original Blue Zone, where exceptional longevity was more pronounced among men. Researchers reviewed historical dietary surveys and interviewed local physicians, noting a largely plant-based traditional diet, local food sourcing, and a lifestyle closely tied to rural traditions and physical activity.

DeKalb Public Health Announces Men's Health Initiative Task Force to Address Chronic Diseases in Underserved Communities

DeKalb Public Health Announces Men's Health Initiative Task Force to Address Chronic Diseases in Underserved Communities

DeKalb Public Health has established a Men's Health Initiative Task Force aimed at improving men's health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. This task force is designed to be a collaborative group that focuses on community events and the sharing of best practices. Its core functions include advocating for men's health, bringing together professionals to identify and promote strategies for preventing and managing chronic diseases, and assisting with outreach and education at various events and organizations. A significant aspect of the task force's mission is to serve as a bridge to healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured men, ensuring they have access to necessary medical support. The initiative underscores a commitment to addressing health disparities and fostering better health within the male population of DeKalb County.

Wiley Seeks Research and Data Analyst to Advance STEM Education

Wiley Seeks Research and Data Analyst to Advance STEM Education

Wiley, a publishing company with over 200 years of operation, is actively seeking a part-time Research and Data Analyst. This role is specifically for its zyBooks division, which focuses on interactive online learning content for college-level STEM courses. The successful candidate will lead internal and external research efforts in STEM education, including evaluating student efficacy with AI tools and conducting studies on student learning across various STEM disciplines like Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, AI, Math, and Statistics. A key responsibility involves publishing research results in high-quality conferences and journals to disseminate findings to the STEM education community. The analyst will also use data analytics to improve zyBooks' content and platform, collaborating with instructors, authors, and engineers on research studies and new product development. Wiley emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and emplo...