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Study finds online activities does not effect long-term psychological health

After the campus shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007 and Northern Illinois University in 2008, hundreds of affected students turned to social media websites to share their grief and search for solace. A new study of these students found that their online activities neither helped nor harmed their long-term psychological health.

21 Oct 2010

AstraZeneca launches new campaign on depression through Facebook and Twitter

AstraZeneca is launching a new campaign called "Take on Depression" through a "Take on Depression" Facebook page and a @FaceDepression Twitter feed to support, educate, and inspire those affected by bipolar depression and major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as depression.

15 Oct 2010

GSA and NAM select journalists for new MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and New America Media (NAM) have selected 15 journalists for the new MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program. They represent a wide range of traditional, new, and ethnic media, such as USA Today, Sing Tao Daily, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and TheAtlantic.com.

14 Oct 2010

First Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010

The World NET Community announces the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010 to raise awareness about cancers called neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and the need for timely detection and diagnosis. More than 90% of all NET patients are incorrectly diagnosed and initially treated for the wrong disease. Misdiagnoses or delayed diagnoses mean that NET patients are treated on average five to seven years for the wrong disease; often the correct diagnosis is not made until the disease has spread (metastasized).

13 Oct 2010

Physician shortage expected to balloon to 91,500 in 2020

News outlets report on workforce issues, including the doctor shortage, Medicaid pay cuts and the effects of long work hours on medical residents.

12 Oct 2010

Florida Governor issues Proclamation recognizing outstanding work of Healthcare Quality Professionals

Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued a Proclamation recognizing the outstanding work Healthcare Quality Professionals do for the people of Florida. This proclamation mirrors the sentiments of National Healthcare Quality Week, October 17-23rd, which celebrates the work of Healthcare Quality Professionals in improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.

11 Oct 2010

Dr. Fresh expands social media-based initiatives to support FireFly franchise

Entertain and interact. That's the marketing mantra at Dr. Fresh, Inc. the creator of the best-selling children's FireFly toothbrush and the company behind the successful revival of the Binaca brand. The company has recently mounted a number of social media-based initiatives to support its FireFly franchise as well as other brands in its growing portfolio.

7 Oct 2010

U.S. Social Security Administration selects Accenture to implement emerging technology applications

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has selected Accenture as a prime contractor under the Information Technology Support Services Contract (ITSSC) that will be used to acquire a wide range of IT systems development and modernization services. The ITSSC includes a one-year base period plus six additional one-year options with an aggregate ceiling valued at $2.8 billion.

5 Oct 2010

Mayo Clinic Center forms Social Media Health Network to promote healthcare

The recently formed Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media today announced the formation of the Social Media Health Network, a group dedicated to using social media to promote health, improve health care and fight disease.

29 Sep 2010

KeyVive provides Simplatype mHealth SMS technology to improve healthcare

KeyVive, Inc., a healthcare technology company that uses social media and self management tools to help individuals with chronic illnesses, is dialing up a ground-breaking, HIPAA compliant mHealth technology for people not only affected by diabetes, but also with other diseases.

28 Sep 2010

Media outlets examine reaction to Obama's plan for Global Development Policy

The Associated Press examines international aid and advocacy groups' reaction to the new U.S. Global Development Policy President Barack Obama unveiled Wednesday at the U.N. Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

27 Sep 2010

New patient marketing approach in dental advertising industry

Right Dental Group is expanding its territory and has opened practice participation opportunities in many metropolitan areas. As a premier choice for new patients for dental practices the opportunity to be included in this expansion is significant. Driving new patients to top-quality local dentists via its social media and e-commerce marketing platforms has never been in more demand. Many dental practices are struggling in the current economic climate and Right Dental Group provides a welcomed answer to new patient marketing needs.

24 Sep 2010

Clinton Global Initiative meeting kicks off, U.S. will commit to Clean Cookstove project

"World leaders, CEOs, non-governmental organizations and philanthropists" are gathering this week at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual meeting, "[t]imed to coincide with the beginning of the United Nations General Assembly," WNYC News reports (Herman, 9/20).

22 Sep 2010

Tips for participant fundraiser to raise dollars for charity

Many of these events are designed to help raise much needed funds for nonprofits while creating a sense of community and providing an outlet for physical activity. While most participants have a plan for improving their health and fitness, when it comes to raising funds for the nonprofit they don't know where to start, feel uncomfortable or are hesitant to ask people for money.

16 Sep 2010

JDRF selects Convio's Common Ground CRM for primary constituent relationship management

Convio, Inc. announced today that Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has selected Convio as their standard for constituent relationship management (CRM), online marketing and fundraising, and special events for JDRF's national headquarters and all chapters. JDRF will use Convio's integrated, on-demand marketing, fundraising and advocacy suite to power and support their efforts to engage constituents and raise money.

13 Sep 2010

ARID1A gene links ovarian cancer to endometriosis

Researchers with the Ovarian Cancer Research Program of BC (OvCaRe) reveal a major new cancer gene-ARID1A. Mutations are frequent in this gene and link two types of ovarian cancer to endometriosis.

9 Sep 2010

Researchers find infectious disease proliferation in complex networks

A team of researchers led by Dr. Hern-n Makse, professor of physics at The City College of New York (CCNY), has shed new light on the way that information and infectious diseases proliferate across complex networks.

30 Aug 2010

Stand Up To Cancer prepares for next Team Fundraising Challenge

As part of a new long-term alliance, Stand Up To Cancer is gearing up for its next Team Fundraising Challenge by joining forces with one of television's most popular shows, Survivor on CBS. For the first time ever, Survivor will stand up and issue the "Challenge The Odds" Team Challenge with Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador and winner of Survivor: Africa, Ethan Zohn.

18 Aug 2010

VSee, Mandy Moore, Nothing But Nets, and UN Foundation partner for video townhall on malaria in Africa

On August 12th at 2:00 p.m. ET, Mandy Moore joins Nothing But Nets™ and PSI for a video townhall on malaria in Africa, broadcast on Facebook®. The video conferencing service will be provided by VSee Lab, Inc. and Ustream, and the event is hosted by Derrick Ashong, one of Katalyst Media's Social Media Envoys. This is an opportunity to question Mandy Moore and learn about sending nets and saving lives. Become a fan of Nothing But Nets on Facebook and join the discussion.

12 Aug 2010

News outlets look at how H1N1 will inform WHO's future outbreak response

Following the WHO's decision on Tuesday to declare the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic over, several news outlets reviewed the emergence of the virus around the world, exploring how some of the lessons learned from H1N1 could assist the WHO's handling of future outbreaks.

12 Aug 2010

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

Study finds online activities does not effect long-term psychological health

AstraZeneca launches new campaign on depression through Facebook and Twitter

GSA and NAM select journalists for new MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program

First Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010

Physician shortage expected to balloon to 91,500 in 2020

Florida Governor issues Proclamation recognizing outstanding work of Healthcare Quality Professionals

Dr. Fresh expands social media-based initiatives to support FireFly franchise

U.S. Social Security Administration selects Accenture to implement emerging technology applications

Mayo Clinic Center forms Social Media Health Network to promote healthcare

KeyVive provides Simplatype mHealth SMS technology to improve healthcare

Media outlets examine reaction to Obama's plan for Global Development Policy

New patient marketing approach in dental advertising industry

Clinton Global Initiative meeting kicks off, U.S. will commit to Clean Cookstove project

Tips for participant fundraiser to raise dollars for charity

JDRF selects Convio's Common Ground CRM for primary constituent relationship management

ARID1A gene links ovarian cancer to endometriosis

Researchers find infectious disease proliferation in complex networks

Stand Up To Cancer prepares for next Team Fundraising Challenge

VSee, Mandy Moore, Nothing But Nets, and UN Foundation partner for video townhall on malaria in Africa

News outlets look at how H1N1 will inform WHO's future outbreak response

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Social Media News and Research

Latest Social Media News and Research

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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