Cross Post: Transparency and Trust — Online Patient Reviews of Physicians
From time to time on Neurosurgery Blog you will see us cross-posting pieces from other places when we believe they really hit the mark on an issue. Today’s post originally appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine on Jan. 19, 2016. In the article, Vivian Lee, MBA, MD, PhD, discusses how transparent online reviews […]
CNS Spotlight – The Information Age: How Technology and Big Data are Changing Neurosurgery
How will the unprecedented expansion of data and technology affect neurosurgery? At the CNS Annual Meeting in San Diego, 2016 CNS president Russell R. Lonser, MD, FAANS, delivered a compelling address on the future of neurosurgery in the Information Age. Using the Annual Meeting theme of Advance, Adapt, Achieve as a springboard, he laid out […]
Cross Post – Why Neurosurgeons Tweet
It’s no secret that the social media revolution has dramatically impacted the way we communicate. Social media is a powerful tool, and when used effectively it can add valuable knowledge to a physician’s toolbox. Today’s post originally appeared in the Congress Quarterly and is authored by Nathan Selden, MD, PhD, FAANS; and Jordan Amadio, MD. […]
Medical Technology Provides Life Changing Solutions for Stroke Patients
Guest Post from Wanda Moebius, senior vice president, public affairs AdvaMed Washington, D.C. Between 1980 and 2010, medical technology helped add five years to U.S. life expectancy and reduce deaths from stroke by 59 percent. Recent advancements in medical devices and diagnostics have revolutionized the way we detect, prevent and treat stroke, making it possible […]
Cross Post: How Medical Professionals Are Using Social Media (Infographic)
From time to time on Neurosurgery Blog you will see us cross-posting pieces from other health blogs when we believe they really hit the mark on an issue. Today’s post originally appeared on the Health Care Social Media Monitor blog on July 1, 2013. The post addresses how medical professionals are using social media and […]
CNS Spotlight: 2013 Winter Congress Quarterly Released
The Congress Quarterly (cnsq) is the official newsmagazine of the CNS and is designed to reflect the changing nature of neurosurgery and foster discussion about the core being of the neurosurgeon, which is that of leadership, strength, innovation and the relentless pursuit to improve the care and quality of life of patients. Each issue explores […]
Social Media Adds Valuable Knowledge to a Physician’s Toolbox
It’s no secret that the social media revolution is dramatically impacting the way we communicate. And, according to a recent study by the Journal of Medical Research, it turns out that many physicians are using social media to exchange medical information (and before you say it, no, we’re not talking about the HIPAA kind of stuff […]
So What Exactly is eAdvocacy?
Last month, Neurosurgery Blog was fortunate enough to attend the second annual eAdvocacy Summit at the Newseum in Washington, DC — an event sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and the Global Healthy Living Foundation. During this event, distinguished speakers and panelists engaged with participants about the influence of social media on public policy advocacy […]