CDC Video: CDC Vital Signs: Suicide Risk Is Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions

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Data show that higher levels of health insurance, home internet, and income in counties may play a role in reducing the risk of suicide. See the latest issue of Vital Signs to learn more about what can be done to lower suicide risk and save lives.

Published: 20th Sep 2024 04:32:42   By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Video: Safe Systems: Increasing Physical Activity through Community Design in States & Communities

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Presentations from DNPAO’s Dave Ederer, Steph Leonard of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Tiffany Smith of Vision Zero Network to share invaluable insights into the Safe Systems approach—in both urban and rural areas.

Published: 20th Sep 2024 04:30:42   By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Video: Los trabajadores hispanos en el sector de la construcción (Hispanic workers in construction sector)

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Las caídas son la principal causa de muertes relacionadas con el trabajo en la construcción y representan más de un tercio de todas las muertes. Los trabajadores hispanos tienen un riesgo aún mayor de caídas mortales. Mirle Peña es una ingeniera de investigación hispanohablante. En este video en español describe la información sobre las caídas mortales en la construcción para destacar la importancia de que los empleadores provean materiales de capacitación, protección adecuada contra las caídas y otros recursos para garantizar la protección de todos los trabajadores. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/construction/Hispanics_in_Constr_Mirle_Pena_Sp_LowRes.mp4

Published: 18th Sep 2024 12:31:18   By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Video: How to Build Impactful Connections with Diverse Communities

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This training focuses on the significance of culture in healthcare communication, emphasizing how cultural competence and humility can improve health outcomes. Participants will explore the impact of culture and intersectionality on health views, learn best practices for culturally impactful communication, and engage with an example and case study.

Published: 16th Sep 2024 02:52:21   By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Video: Protecting My Workers Against Noise Hazards

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This video helps construction company owners and managers understand the hazards of noise and occupational hearing loss. The video also provides simple hearing loss prevention solutions and encourages visiting the NIOSH website. To find more information please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/noise/prevent/index.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/construction/Protecting_My_Workers_Against_Noise_Hazards_LoRes.mp4

Published: 16th Sep 2024 01:38:28   By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

World Health Organization Video: Vision impairment (Eye care): How spectacles transformed our lives

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Three people share their experiences of getting spectacles. The stories have been compiled as part of the SPECS 2030 initiative by the World Health Organization to increase global refractive error coverage by 40 percentage points. More information: https://www.who.int/initiatives/specs-2030 This video was made with support from Sightsavers and with footage kindly provided by Light for the World, RestoringVision and VisionSpring.

Published: 20th Sep 2024 01:16:01   By: World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization Video: Vision impairment (Eye care): Have vision to achieve SPECS 2030!

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The World Health Organization (WHO) launched in May 2024 a new initiative, SPECS 2030, to assist countries in achieving the global eye care target of a 40% increase in the proportion of people with access to appropriate spectacles. WHO SPECS 2030 envisions a world in which everyone has access to refractive error services. More information: www.who.int/initiatives/specs-2030 https://www.who.int/news/item/14-05-2024-who-launches-new-initiative-to-tackle--the-main-cause-of-vision-impairment

Published: 20th Sep 2024 01:15:54   By: World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization Video: WHO’s Science in 5 - Snakebites: Life saving facts

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Did you know that one person dies every four minutes from snakebite? What should you do if you get bitten? Dr David Williams talks about prevention and treatment in Science in 5 Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube. Links to subtitled/dubbed versions: Spanish: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjj French: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiIQJ9sPqPFxQyKvHIVxI-mbiTsAI6Six Portuguese: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJM Thai: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1 Nepali: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshD Maithili: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXX Bahasa: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2J Tetum: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDj7fL7ecKij-CD-4DBTzPwg_tnFUOowt

Published: 20th Sep 2024 11:52:23   By: World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization Video: Nurses and midwives training: WHO's campaign "25x25 - Emergency Care Saves Lives"

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The 25x25 Basic Emergency Care (BEC) campaign by the World Health Organization is designed to close the training gap among nurses and midwives. The objective is to increase access to training for nurses and midwives from 25 countries by the end of 2025. Learn more: 25x25 BEC Campaign: https://www.who.int/initiatives/emergency-care-saves-lives WHO/ICRC Basic Emergency Care Course: https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/clinical-services-and-systems/emergency-and-critical-care/bec Office of the Chief Nurse: https://www.who.int/teams/office-of-the-chief-nurse Clinical Services and Systems: https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/clinical-services-and-systems

Published: 20th Sep 2024 11:45:50   By: World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization Video: LIVE: Media briefing on global health issues with Dr Tedros

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Published: 19th Sep 2024 03:06:26   By: World Health Organization (WHO)

Workout Exercise News: The Best Exercises To Do In The Morning

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The Best Exercises To Do In The Morning 0:00 Diaphragmatic Breathing 0:43 Pelvic Tilt 1:24 Glute Bridge March 2:04 Clamshell 2:43 Side Lying Clam 3:25 Glute Bridge Walkout 4:06 Iron Cross Stretch 4:46 Frog Crunch Feet Together 5:27 Rocking Happy Baby 6:12 Lotus Pose Breathing 6:54 Seated Rotation Stretch 7:34 Lotus Dynamic Side Stretch #stretch #morning #flexibility #yoga

Published: 20th Sep 2024 12:24:45   By: WORKOUT

Workout Exercise News: 10 Exercises You Can Do with a Towel

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A full body workout is a workout which exercises all of your muscles in one session. It's a great way to build strength and burn calories. Kitchen towel workout! A perfect rainy day workout, or quiet indoor workout to work your entire body. The workout features exercises that'll have you moving in all different directions to increase your strength and improve your functional movement. 0:00 Bent Over Row 0:43 Curtsy Lunges 1:34 Plank Jack Slide 2:14 Sliding Floor Pulldown 3:05 Superman Row 3:45 Sliding Floor Bridge Curl 4:36 Lying Biceps Curl 5:47 Two Legs Reverse Biceps Curl 6:27 Lying Double Legs Hammer Curl 7:12 Seated Row #towel #exercises #muscles

Published: 19th Sep 2024 11:57:57   By: WORKOUT

Workout Exercise News: 9 Leg Exercises at Home That Require No Equipment

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Leg day is any day where the primary focus of your workout is to improve strength, endurance, or motor control of the lower extremity muscles. 0:00 Plyo Sit Squat 0:43 Single Leg Wall Sit 1:23 Side Crunch 2:04 Sit 2:45 Good Morning 3:25 Curtsey Lunge 4:06 Bodyweight Squat 4:46 Overhead Squat 5:27 Squat to Overhead Press #squat #leg #hamstring #quads #glutes

Published: 18th Sep 2024 11:57:10   By: WORKOUT

Workout Exercise News: Every Morning Full Body Stretch

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By exercising early, you may feel more energized throughout the day. Virtually any exercise is suitable for your morning routine, as long as you ease into it and refrain from pushing yourself too hard too soon. 0:00 Neck Stretch 1:04 Neck Circle 1:50 Shoulder Stretch 2:35 Overhead Triceps Stretch 3:20 Quadriceps Stretch 4:20 Knee Raise Stretching 5:07 Tip-Toe 5:42 Knee Flexor and Hip Stretch 6:28 Frog Hip Thrust 7:14 Cobra Stretch 7:58 Pigeon Stretch 9:00 Buttock Stretch 10:10 Cross Stretch 10:56 Flexor Depresor Retractor #morning_exercise #morning_workout #exercise

Published: 16th Sep 2024 12:00:15   By: WORKOUT

Workout Exercise News: 14 Morning Exercises To Correct Posture

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Try the 11 simple stretches routine below. They begin in bed, and finish with your feet on the floor to help you feel ready for the day ahead. 0:00 Knee Hug Glute Stretch R 0:38 Knee Hug Glute Stretch L 1:13 Supine Spinal Twist 1:56 Open Book 2:31 Pulse Row 3:08 Reverse Snow Angels 3:43 Prone Y-Raises 4:18 Prone Neck Extension 4:54 Child Pose 5:29 Sitting Dynamic Side Stretch 6:05 Kneeling Pec Stretch 6:41 Overhead Stretch 7:16 Reach Up Back Rotation 7:51 Doorway Stretch 8:27 Spine Extension #stretch #morning #stretches #posture

Published: 13th Sep 2024 12:11:03   By: WORKOUT

Medicine Video: 10 Years of the PICU Up! Program at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

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The innovative PICU Up! program at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center was the first to implement a structured early mobilization program in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The multidisciplinary team has focused on progressive rehabilitation for infants and children who are critically ill, changing the paradigms for pediatric ICU care and improving outcomes for vulnerable young patients. The PICU Up! Program, which created a new culture of “Illness doesn’t mean stillness!” in the PICU, has been adapted and expanded internationally. Learn more about this innovation program https://www.johnshopkinssolutions.com/solution/amp/picu-up/ #PICU #johnshopkinschildrenscenter

Published: 20th Sep 2024 12:33:22   By: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Medicine Video: Testicular Cancer | Christopher's Story

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Christopher Sawyer had abdominal pain that, within a few days, became so severe he could not get out of bed. Doctors thought it was from a tumor in his stomach, but emergency surgery revealed that Sawyer had testicular cancer that had spread. After chemotherapy, he received continued treatment from Nirmish Singla and the team at the Brady Urological Institute. Because of the tumor’s complexity, a multidisciplinary surgical team operated on Christopher, including surgeons specializing in vascular and general surgery. #testicularcancer #johnshopkins The surgery was successful, allowing Christopher to fully enjoy his life. For more information about testicular cancer treatment, visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/brady-urology-institute/conditions-and-treatments/testicular-cancer.

Published: 19th Sep 2024 06:05:49   By: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Medicine Video: Johns Hopkins Liver and Biliary Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic

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Surgical Oncologist Kelly Lafaro and medical oncologist Marina Baretti introduce The Johns Hopkins Liver Multidisciplinary Clinic (MDC) and answer questions such as: which patients benefit from the clinic, communication between physician and referring providers, what makes the liver MDC clinic unique, as well as the advanced treatment options for patients.

Published: 18th Sep 2024 12:27:38   By: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Medicine Video: Dr. Hanghang Wang’s Q&A on Mitral Valve Surgery Options

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Dr. Hanghang Wang, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, shares how her training and experience enable her to provide specialized care for mitral valve disease at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital. Watch the full FAQ video now to discover more about mitral valve disease and repair: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=vrkVX4urHk4&list=PL6ShoiJMrpscSYJI5DLwM2j8LcUlNEPZB&index=3 #MitralValveDisease #JohnsHopkins Get tailored care for mitral valve disease at Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart-vascular-institute/about-us/locations/suburban-bethesda 0:16 When should a patient be referred to a mitral valve surgeon? 1:07 What are some of the considerations when choosing between repair and replacement? 2:49 How is Suburban Hospital equipped to offer specialized cardiac care for mitral valve patients?

Published: 17th Sep 2024 01:51:13   By: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Medicine Video: Informatics Grand Rounds with Dr. Steven Bedrick

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In this session, Dr. Bedrick shares insights on the transformative role of large language models (LLMs) in the biomedical field. #informatics #johnshopkins #healthgernerativeai #healthai #largelanguagemodels http://dhsi.med.jhmi.edu/index.php/content/current-grand-rounds - Understand LLMs: Gain a solid intuition into how these models operate and explore their inherent limitations. - Explore Clinical Applications: Identify challenges that arise when using LLMs for automatic text summarization in clinical contexts. - Learn Evaluation Metrics: Discover the essential dimensions for evaluating clinical text summaries generated by these models. Dr. Bedrick’s research is at the forefront of integrating speech and language technologies in healthcare, with a focus on clinical information retrieval, language disorders, and the ethical implications of AI.

Published: 17th Sep 2024 01:24:34   By: Johns Hopkins Medicine