#Technology is used through Medical apps

[ronelgomes]

How technology is used to improve your health?

[five-thousand-loaves-of-bread]

while me post most about nonverbal nonspeaking because intellectual/developmental disabilities, here something about become nonspeaking after/because medical crisis in 2022 & tracheotomy & muscular dystrophy, by alice wong.

overview: “This is a 2-3 minute audio letter to the late David Muir, a disabled man who invented the Passy Muir® Valve, an attachment that enables people with tracheostomies to speak. As a newly nonspeaking person, this letter allows me to share my thoughts on the desire to speak and reflections on silence.”

I paused to consider the phrase “dignity through speech.” There is dignity in silence too. Silence does not mean a person is voiceless, as there are millions of nonspeaking people who use gestures, sign language, writing, technology, and other means to communicate with the world.

I live in a world of silence that is not lesser or devoid of richness. My reality is just different. Silence forces me to be more thoughtful and intentional in considering what I want to say and how I say it when I type into my speech-to-text app, which listeners to this letter are hearing now.

…

The worlds of speech and silence intersect and overlap. Silence isn’t static or limiting. Silence is not an empty void. Silence has a landscape of its own. Silence has its own dimension, a space that enables another way of thinking and being. There is dignity in all forms of communicating.

[nurse-floyd]

F1 and Biometrics

Biometric gloves came into play in F1 in 2018 to give medical teams immediate access to important information regarding driver conditions after an incident. It allows for vitals to be measured before, at the time of an incident and after the crash until they are rescued and more advanced monitoring is able to be applied. It is also a big help if a driver is involved in a crash that means they are not accessible straight away or cannot be visualized for monitoring so this allows teams to get immediate access to this information.

According to the FIA website, this was a difficulty by medical teams when Carlos Sainz crashed in the 2015 Russian GP where he hit the barrier head-on at 153km/h (roughly 95mph). The first row of the barrier was resting on top of him, so medical teams had to wait for this to be removed before they had access to him. Thankfully he wasn’t hurt during this crash, but medical teams didn’t know this initially as this technology wasn’t available and being used.

The sensors were basically made custom to F1 drivers. Regular sensors had not been fire tested and were not comfortable enough for the drivers to wear for long races. They use Bluetooth technology and can send data within a 500m and are powered by a small battery that drivers charge before races.

Drivers gloves have a 3mm sensor that is stitched into the palm of the fabric and monitors their vital signs during races. They measure pulse oximetry which measures the amount of oxygen being carried in the blood as well as drivers pulse rates. Obviously if a driver has an injury that is affecting their breathing, this will show in the saturations that would decline rapidly. Having this technology allows physiological readings and biometrics to be continuously monitored throughout the race from start to finish. Data from the sensor transmits to an iPhone app and gives medical crews remote and advance information on the driver’s condition. The small biometric readers are flexible and fire resistant up to 1,800 degrees Celsius (3,272 degrees Fahrenheit) for 22 seconds.

In the future there are even plans to implement sensors for respiratory rate and temperature to further monitor drivers which will not only enhance safety features but allow teams and drivers to monitor performance better.

OMP, an equipment supplier, has been developing wearable biometric monitoring systems since the introduction of the biometric sensors in 2019. An undershirt equipped with sensors and a measurement unit would transmit and record biometric data allowing for real-time monitoring of health through ECG and thoracic expansion. This would allow monitoring of drivers heart rhythms and breathing rate which would not only benefit medical teams in the case of an incident but also help identify stress, fatigue and any alteration in conditions. This would be useful considering the amount of stress drivers have been put through in the past in hot countries for example Saudi Arabia GP 2023 when many drivers retired, had to be taken to medical, threw up in their helmets or passed out after the race.

TV crews can also display biometric data during broadcasts to show the physical condition of a driver as they battle on track. However, there have been questions about the ethics and use of biometrics and why can’t we as an audience see drivers heart rates etc on screen if this data is being constantly collected. The FIA has strict guidelines about the use of raw biometric data. Section 2.4 of the FIA Guidelines for the Collection and Usage of Biometric Data in Motorsport, states that the use of biometric data can be used for more than just medical and performance monitoring and can be used for entertainment and marketing purposes but only if it is changed from raw data into a variable to protect the private health information of the driver. The FIA won’t allow the use of biometric data to be publicly available in the original form/ measurement unless the driver provides informed consent.

Essentially, driver onboard vitals are likely not to be available live due to strict laws on data protection and sharing health related information about drivers as it is protected health information. In the case of an accident or emergency, data is not allowed to be used even if the information is changed to protect the driver unless it is for medical and rescue use and post-accident information.

Sources: (x) (x) (x) (x) (x)

This also led me down a rabbit hole and found another study (it was anonymous but if you’re a sleuth you can probably take a guess at what F1 driver it was) where they monitored his heart rate during qualifying to see what his average was throughout the race to test the cardiovascular strain F1 drivers are put under!

[howlsofbloodhounds]

So I was doing some looking around and researching into possible real life equivalents for Color’s physical condition, such as his fragility to the point of possible death if he overexerts his abilities.

Color’s condition—which is characterized by physical fragility, fatigue, and the potential for severe physical deterioration—has similarities to several real-life conditions that affect energy levels, muscle strength, and overall physical integrity such as:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)

Symptoms: Extreme fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest, muscle and joint pain, cognitive difficulties, and post-exertional malaise (worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion).

Like Color, individuals with CFS/ME have limited energy reserves and can experience significant physical and cognitive fatigue from overexertion. They need to carefully manage their activity levels to avoid severe consequences.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)

Symptoms: Fragile bones that break easily, muscle weakness, and fatigue.

The physical fragility and risk of cracking or breaking with exertion in Color's body can be likened to the bone fragility in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta. Managing physical stress and avoiding overexertion is crucial.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Symptoms: Hypermobile joints, skin that bruises easily, chronic pain, and fatigue.

The combination of fragility, easy bruising or tearing (cracking in Color’s case), and chronic fatigue can parallel the experiences of those with EDS, where physical stress can lead to significant issues.

Like individuals with CFS/ME, Color would need to pace his activities, taking frequent breaks and avoiding overexertion to prevent severe fatigue and physical damage. He might need to prioritize his activities, focusing on essential tasks and avoiding unnecessary exertion.

Similar to those with brittle bone disease, Color would need to avoid situations that could physically stress his body and lead to cracking or dusting.

He might use supportive devices or strategies to minimize physical strain, such as ergonomic tools for photography or mobility aids for traveling.

Techniques to manage chronic pain and discomfort, which could include medication, physical therapy, or other interventions. Ensuring adequate nutrition to support his body’s needs and potentially mitigate some of the fatigue and physical issues.

Developing coping mechanisms to handle the emotional stress of his physical condition, possibly through therapy or support groups. Relying on friends like Killer, Epic, Delta, and Beta for emotional support and understanding during difficult times.

Some supportive devices or strategies Color might make use of at his leisure, particularly with matters such as traveling and hiking, he could use things like orthopedic supports, mobility aids, things for pain management, adaptive equipment, assistive technology and more.

He could use braces and splints to support unstable joints and prevent injuries, and/or compression garments to help with joint stability and reduce pain.

Mobility aids such as walking poles or trekking poles to provide stability and reduce impact on joints during hiking. (His walking poles are definitely covered in stickers and drawings from all his friends.)

He could use portable heat and cold packs to help manage pain and inflammation as well as portable massager to relieve muscle tension and pain.

Adaptive equipment such as ergonomic backpacks designed to reduce strain and distribute weight evenly. Adjustable hiking sticks for customization based on height and terrain.

Voice-Activated apps and devices for navigation and reducing the need for physical interaction with devices. Smartphone apps for tracking symptoms, medication, and managing energy levels.

Stress- relief tools like stress balls, fidget toys, or calming apps to help manage PTSD symptoms or overstimulation.

Personal comfort items or sensory aids that provide emotional support during travel or hiking, such as all the evidence and trinkets of his loved ones back home or spiritual/religious items or symbols. Techniques and tools for managing fatigue, like scheduled rest breaks and planning shorter, manageable hikes.

Travel planning apps to help with organizing trips, finding accessible accommodations, and managing health needs.

(And of course this isn’t supposed to be me diagnosing color with anything, or saying what he does or doesn’t have. Mostly just to take some things this character experiences and link it to some real life equivalents, that could potentially help better understand him and what he deals with.)

[gibbearish]

with my last post that reminds me it's been a while since i told people about solace so this is your daily reminder that if you are trans and live in the united states you should consider downloading solace

it's an app that walks you through the transition process in as much or as little detail and has a bunch of other helpful things too, for instance name testing:

multiple pronouns options and customizable language options:

notifications:

and the main perk, being able to set and track transition goals:

you pick as many goals as you want from a big big list sectioned off between legal, social, and medical goals, and you can then open up the goals and each one will walk you through the process of getting there in a ridiculous amount of detail. it also lets you mark goals as complete (that's why binding is yellow) as well as unmark and remark them as many times as you want in case things change.

it used (?) to have a link to the map of every informed consent clinic in the united states, i can't find it at the moment though and i very much hope thats just me being bad at searching and they didn't have to remove it for some reason.

one thing i will mention is that the goals offered are determined by the pronouns you pick, so if you select he/him you'll be offered masculinizing options, she/her feminizing, and they/them or custom are offered both, which. isn't Great, but given how good the rest of the app is i think they get a pass, especially because they've been actively updating it the whole time i've had it. initially you were unable to update your name at all and they had a note in that section being like "we're sorry we're sorry we know not being able to update your name is like the polar opposite of helpful for trans people its just that coding is hellfire and technology is evil and its been actively resisting letting us do that, we're working on it as we speak sorry again" and now you can bounce it back and forth as many times as you want, so it is still being improved as far as i know.

but yeah, if you're trans and in the us, this app can be really really helpful as a starting point for a bunch of different things, definitely recommend 👍

[jascamille]

blog post #3

Is it possible for “safe spaces” on the internet to be dangerous? 

Of course “safe spaces” on the internet can be dangerous because we go into these places blind without knowing anything. As Daniels mentions, many women have joined websites to find people that have gone through the same experiences as they did. The downside to that is that we do not know who's or what’s going on the other side of the screen. 

How does one algorithm affect another algorithm? 

Each social media app is encoded with it’s own unique algorithm that fits the purpose of the app. Just like humans there are some things that can go wrong inside. As mentioned by Eubanks some technology is meant to not only keep us safe but our information to be safe. Programs like Google are able to keep track of passwords to websites and credit card information, when connecting this private information we’re putting ourselves at risk of potentially being hacked. 

Why is it that marginalized groups always the target for cyber attacks?

As mentioned in class this week marginalized groups are targeted because of environments and their private information they connected to websites. These websites could be their medical history or what they looked up to eat, information about who a person is, is logged everytime that you open an app. In “Automating Inequality”, Eubanks mentions that he has come across digital security guards, before reading this introduction I had no clue that there was such thing security guards in the online world. Cyber attacks on marginalized people can also be caused by the biases that the creators of the websites have. When biases are in place they are coded to make assumptions on people, specifically marginalized groups.

How can we use technology to create policies? 

Looking back to when technology was first created, it has came a long way with major upgrades. Technology started with a man and now it can be altered. Since before 2020 social media has brought so many things wrong with our world to light. Being aware that websites that have personal information can help us prepare if the system was to fail us. 

Daniels, J. (2009). Rethinking cyberfeminism(s): Race, gender, and embodiment. In C. Waldby & R. W. Connell (Eds.), Cyberfeminism: The intersection of race, gender, and technology (pp. 15-34). Routledge.

Eubanks. Automating Inequality.

[drpreetityagilecturers]

Turning Brain by Dr. Preeti Tyagi: The Best Mobile Application for MBBS 1st Year Students

Turning Brain by Dr. Preeti Tyagi: The Best Mobile Application for MBBS 1st Year Students

In the fast-paced and demanding world of medical education, having the right resources at your fingertips is crucial for success. Enter the Turning Brain App, guided by the expertise of Dr. Preeti Tyagi. This app is revolutionizing the way MBBS 1st year students approach their studies, particularly in the complex subject of physiology.

Best Physiology Mobile App

Turning Brain stands out as the best physiology mobile app available today. It is designed to cater specifically to the needs of MBBS 1st year students, offering comprehensive and interactive content that makes learning physiology both engaging and effective. The app's intuitive interface and user-friendly design ensure that students can easily navigate through complex topics, grasping concepts with ease.

Best Physiology Teacher for MBBS 1st Year

Dr. Preeti Tyagi, a renowned physiology expert, is the driving force behind the app. Her extensive experience in teaching and her deep understanding of the subject matter make her the ideal mentor for MBBS 1st year students. Dr. Tyagi's lectures, integrated into the app, provide clear, concise, and high-quality explanations that demystify even the most challenging physiological concepts. Her teaching methods have earned her accolades from students and peers alike, solidifying her reputation as the best physiology teacher for MBBS 1st year students.

Top Mobile Application for Medical Students

Turning Brain is not just another educational app; it is a comprehensive learning platform tailored to the unique needs of medical students. The app includes a wide range of features such as interactive quizzes, detailed diagrams, and video lectures that enhance the learning experience. Additionally, the app offers regular updates and new content to ensure that students always have access to the latest information and study materials.

Medical students who use the Turning Brain App benefit from the structured and systematic approach it provides. The app's well-organized modules and progressive learning paths help students build a solid foundation in physiology, preparing them for future academic challenges and professional success.

Conclusion

For MBBS 1st year students looking for the best resources to excel in their studies, the Turning Brain App by Dr. Preeti Tyagi is the ultimate solution. Combining cutting-edge technology with expert guidance, this app is transforming the way medical students learn physiology. Embrace the future of medical education with Turning Brain and take the first step towards academic excellence and a successful medical career.

[blissmissabi]

The Rise of Augmented Reality in Everyday Life

Augmented Reality (AR) is a transformative technology that superimposes digital information onto the real world, enhancing our perception of reality. Unlike Virtual Reality (VR), which creates an entirely immersive virtual environment, AR overlays digital elements—such as images, sounds, or text—onto our physical surroundings using devices like smartphones, tablets, or AR glasses.

Present-day Uses of AR Augmented reality (AR) is altering how we interact with technology and the world around us by making substantial breakthroughs across multiple fields.

Retail: AR is being used by retailers to improve the in-store experience. Customers may see how makeup, accessories, and clothing will appear on them without having to visit a store by using virtual try-on apps. One example is the AR app from IKEA, which allows users to see how furniture would fit and appear in their houses.

Healthcare: AR is being used in healthcare to help with medical training and complicated procedures. During procedures, surgeons can access real-time data and 3D organ renderings with AR glasses, which will increase accuracy and improve results.

Education: By increasing interaction and engagement, augmented reality is revolutionizing the way people learn. By allowing students to investigate 3D replicas of historical sites, the solar system, or anatomical structures, they may make abstract ideas come to life.

Entertainment: AR has been warmly welcomed by the entertainment sector. Augmented reality (AR) is giving consumers new experiences in everything from immersive movie advertising to apps like Pokémon Go that mix virtual characters with actual locales.

Improving Social Media and Mobile App User Experiences AR features are being added to mobile apps and social media platforms more often to draw consumers in. AR filters are a feature of Instagram and Snapchat that enhance images and videos with fun, animated effects, encouraging user creativity and interaction. With the use of augmented reality (AR) apps like Google Lens, users can quickly get information about items, landmarks, and other subjects by pointing the camera of their phone at objects.

Effects on Marketing and Advertising Plans Through the creation of immersive, interactive campaigns that grab consumers' attention, augmented reality is transforming marketing and advertising. Through gamified marketing, interactive advertisements, and virtual product demos, brands are utilizing augmented reality to increase engagement and conversion. For instance, Pepsi's augmented reality bus stop campaign left a lasting impression by delighting onlookers with lifelike digital animations.

Prospects & Development Trends for AR in the Future The development of augmented reality (AR) is expected to continue due to ongoing technological developments. AR experiences will be improved, becoming more smooth and accessible with advancements in AR glasses, computing power, and AI integration. We may anticipate that augmented reality (AR) will revolutionize a number of businesses and how we communicate with one another.

Conclution The emergence of augmented reality is evidence of the infinite applications of technology. AR is changing our daily experiences in a variety of ways, from improving healthcare and retail to transforming education and entertainment. As augmented reality develops, it promises to usher in a day where the virtual and real worlds coexist peacefully, presenting countless chances for creativity and interaction.

[ynakano]

FULL NAME yuki nakano — AGE thirty — GENDER agender — PRONOUNS he/they — ORIENTATION gay — OCCUPATION ceo of app-h — PLACE OF BIRTH osaka, japan — EDUCATION failed out of imperial college london in his second year, was studying computer science

HEIGHT 5'10 — TATTOOS none — PIERCINGS none — SCARS none that are major — STYLE comfortable, first and foremost. will never be seen without his wedding band that's now on a chain he wears. always seen wearing sweaters, cardigans, sweatshirts, etc, but makes an effort to look presentable and welcoming regardless.

ALLERGIES none — SLEEPING HABITS incredibly poor. is lucky to get three hours a night. will do power naps. sleeps better on transport than he does in a bed, but when he does sleep, it's impossible to get him to wake up using external forces. — EATING HABITS uses the alarms that his late husband put on his phone to remember to eat meals and snacks as he'll forget otherwise — SOCIABILITY 10/10. can pull an absolute stranger into an invigorating conversation if needed. — DRINKING / SMOKING / DRUGS socially / when stressed / has been prescribed anti anxiety medication

TRAITS determined, resourceful, passionate, stubborn, impulsive, envious, emotionally closed-off, adaptable, observant, driven, imaginative, charming, manipulative, active listener, expressive — LIKES coffee, traveling (especially in cars), rain, white noise, talking to others, any music, learning new things — DISLIKES people talking over others, the quiet, night time, being underestimated / not being taken seriously — WEAKNESSES impulsivity, trust issues, bottling everything up, shouldering issues alone — STRENGTHS resilience, adaptability, resourcefulness, negotiation — FEARS losing people he loves, failure, being alone — HABITS checking phone often, cracking knuckles, scratching jaw, bouncing leg, playing with his wedding band — HOBBIES in this economy? idk. checking the stock market?

MOTHER rei, alive, school teacher — FATHER kenji, alive, retired — SIGNIFICANT OTHER dominic wolfe, husband, deceased — SIBLING(S) none — CHILDREN none — PET(S) none

— BIOGRAPHY —

born and raised in osaka. his father was estranged (read: disowned) by his parents for getting his mom pregnant before marriage so young. his parents did the best they could to provide for him but he was thankful for every little thing.

didn't have a computer of his own but was very passionate about technology, going so far as to go to libraries and internet cafes to learn everything he could himself. it helped a lot that he was very talkative and could pretty easily persuade people into giving him help when he needed it.

fast forward some years and yuki gets a college acceptance letter and an almost full ride to imperial college london in the computer science course. he doesn't expect it to be easy to move across the world to follow his passion, but he's excited nonetheless.

yuki works several retail jobs and gets a tech internship to help him through university. he meets dominic, a student from cambridge, at his internship and they hit it off pretty much immediately.

in his second year, yuki and his friends start fucking around with the prospect of creating an app for photo sharing. while some might not have thought it would ever amount to anything, yuki had a feeling deep down that this could be big. as proof for how much he believed in it, he dropped out of college (read: he failed out. stopped showing up for classes and didn't sit for exams.) when he realized the app he and his friends were working on could be everything he wanted and more.

some call yuki a savant, a natural born programmer, but those who actually know him are aware that compared to people in silicon valley, he's not even average. the best thing is that he doesn't have to be. the success of app-h has part to do with raw genius, part to do with vigilant leadership. yuki stepped up as ceo when the time called for it because it was the right thing to do. after all, he was the most passionate for the company and by far the most charismatic, able to connect with anyone and everyone with ease.

2016 is a big year: it's the year that app-h is conceived and that yuki and dominic get married. it's a low-key thing (the marriage, not app-h. app-h is a fucking celebration), just going to court and signing papers with a couple friends as witnesses.

yuki is still in touch with his family back in osaka, and he finds it funny that estranged and extended family only seem to call when his name is in another article. he may be magnanimous, but he is not stupid. he returns each call and message with a thank you and hangs up before money can be asked for. they abandoned his family when they were at their lowest, why should yuki extend a hand back their way?

[ TW : CAR ACCIDENT, DEATH OF A SPOUSE ] in 2022, dominic is in a car wreck that takes his life. he was on his way to a conference that yuki was speaking at to show off what new things app-h was releasing in the coming year. yuki blames himself for it, as he had been texting dominic at the moment asking him how far away he was / when he'd be there / if he was planning on coming at all. they'd been going through a rough patch because yuki was dedicating more time to work, and less on everything else. [ TW OVER ]

yuki is always moving, always talking to someone or reading another email or brainstorming the takeover of the next new thing. there is no time for him to stew in his accomplishments or his grief. in fact, he avoids all time alone however possible, especially recently. he cannot become complacent. he must always continue to reach for his next unachievable goal. he must not let this one last thing which he has slip from his grasp.

there are times when he contemplates how his career would have went if photograpp-h didn't find the success it did, or even if he hadn't dropped out. each time, he comes to the same conclusion: he'd be back home, suffocated with the weight of not being able to do enough to support his family. despite the pain of moving across the world, coming to london was the best decision he made, second to making the friends he created app-h with. he calls and visits home when he can, but the visits are becoming far and few between with the increased hours he's spending in the office. he practically lives there now, something that's quite easy considering the couch on the far side of the large office is actually a futon. it's much easier to do that than return to an empty home each night.

is app-h / yuki poaching people from other companies? maybe. mind your own business. he's coping.

— CONNECTIONS —

soon...

[justafrange]

Sharing cus tbh I feel lonely rn and I'm very confused? Feeling s bit uninspired

So today (last day of classes before mid term break) I had an eye appointment and they said my eyes produce less tears, Haven't read up on it but they also mentioned technology and how it causes headaches

I'm almost done with school so I actually have soooooooo much free time sans the studying I gotta do, but I also wanne reduce my technology usage cus I have a crippling dependency ever since I had to revise my other hobbies to not get out of track with classes, but just thinking of picking up those hobbies again feels daunting and like, I won't be able to feel the love I had for them which makes me sad :(

I already crochet and have books to draw in, but writing for fic has always been online cus it's just easier to save and preserve my writing that way (plus more secure in my case) than to write ideas in a book and run the risk of them getting lost. But I really wanna cut down tech usage so instead of just writing out the plot in full I'll use paper and pen to write out the outline of my story plots and then make notes of the misadventures or side quests the characters go through and the characteristics of the characters

Honestly, I'm talking about this to someone else cus I kinda want an alternative perspective? I realised that school has made me so dependent on someone telling me what to do and I hate it, so I wanna try and practice independence more, especially planning how I wanna do my hobbies

Aw I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this :( getting this sort of news from medics is always a lot. I feel like it's good that you want to cut some on your screen usage, over the years we have become so dependant on it, but as you mentioned some of your hobbies do depend on screen time so in a way you would also be cutting those hobbies too :((

I think you could implement time limits! That's what I did during classes to not get distracted. Most of the stuff I do for my classes are on my laptop, so I spend most of my day staring at a screen, but I can always adapt it to it isn't as bad for my health. You can add extensions on your browsers and phone to limit the time usage on certain pages and apps, and light filters so it doesn't mess with your sleep at night :)! The idea is never to cut down on stuff you love, but how you can adapt it to make it work for you current goals.

You got this!!! If you believe it's better to do the paper and pencil method first, go for it! But don't feel bad if it's hard to start on your hobbies again. It's always hard to work on regaining the love you once had for certain hobbies, but in the end always worth it.

I hope my little rant made sense and helps you, thank you foe sharing <3

[ars-webtech]

Transforming Healthcare in Dubai: The Digital Revolution Through App Innovation

In the United Arab Emirates, the landscape of healthcare has undergone a transformative shift, predominantly propelled by the evolution of app development in the health sector. This exposition, with a particular focus on Dubai, elucidates the diverse ways in which these technological advancements have redefined aspects of patient care, access to medical services, and the overall dynamics of medical procedures.

Dubai stands as a pioneer in this transformative journey, leading the incorporation of cutting-edge healthcare applications. These digital solutions have revolutionized conventional healthcare delivery, encompassing a range of services from remote consultations to the simplification of appointment scheduling. This narrative aims to unfold Dubai's role as a leader in reshaping healthcare, underscoring advancements in access, patient engagement, and the overall efficiency of healthcare processes.

The rise of sophisticated and beneficial healthcare applications marks a significant shift in the UAE's approach to healthcare delivery. User-friendly and enhancing access and convenience, these apps have become fundamental to the modern healthcare system in the UAE. This examination delves into the influence of these applications on the national healthcare landscape, highlighting their contribution to the advancement of digital health solutions.

In the medical realm of Dubai, healthcare applications have emerged as indispensable tools for both healthcare providers and patients. Their functionalities vary, ranging from enabling appointment bookings to facilitating virtual medical consultations and ongoing health monitoring. The surge in healthcare app development in Dubai has democratized access to healthcare, making it more accessible and convenient for all. As these applications continue to refine the healthcare experience, Dubai is at the forefront of integrating technology into daily life, making healthcare an integral part of our daily existence.

The widespread adoption of smartphones in the UAE has been a catalyst for the rapid embrace of healthcare applications. This integration of healthcare apps into daily life has streamlined access to healthcare services, thanks to the increasing use of smartphones.

A notable revolution in healthcare in Dubai is the mainstreaming of virtual consultations. This paradigm shift allows patients to engage with healthcare professionals from the comfort of their homes, significantly enhancing accessibility and convenience. The significant role played by pharmacy delivery app developers in Dubai in facilitating this transition is noteworthy.

In terms of appointment scheduling and reminders, healthcare applications in Dubai have brought about a significant transformation. The emergence of Android app developers in Dubai has led to the creation of platforms that automate appointment reminders and simplify the scheduling process. This technological integration has enhanced the patient experience and contributed to improved health outcomes.

Personalized health information provided through healthcare apps empowers individuals to actively manage their health. These applications, developed with the expertise of IO developers in Dubai, focus on user-friendly solutions, making the healthcare system more efficient and centered on patient needs.

Medication management is a crucial aspect of patient care. Healthcare applications assist users in effectively managing their medications, providing timely reminders, and information about drug interactions and side effects. The synergy of virtual consultations and pharmacy delivery apps is transforming the healthcare delivery model in Dubai, increasing convenience for patients.

The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) through healthcare applications has revolutionized the sharing of medical information among healthcare providers in the UAE. This significant development, supported by E-learning app development companies in the UAE, has enhanced the efficiency of healthcare delivery and strengthened patient safety.

Data analytics generated by healthcare applications provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals in the UAE. This approach, driven by data, facilitates evidence-based decision-making, leading to markedly improved patient outcomes. The analytical capabilities of these applications represent a crucial shift towards a more informed and efficient healthcare system.

While the adoption of healthcare applications raises concerns about the security of medical data, developers in the UAE are committed to implementing robust security measures. This dedication ensures the protection of patient information and aligns with strict data protection regulations, reinforcing user confidence in the use of healthcare applications.

In the UAE, the development of healthcare applications adheres to strict regulatory frameworks, such as the Health Data Protection Regulation. This commitment to compliance ensures the responsible handling of patient data, building trust among users. The emphasis on regulatory adherence highlights the dedication to maintaining high standards of data security and privacy in healthcare applications.

In conclusion, the advent of healthcare applications in the UAE has significantly impacted the healthcare sector. These applications have facilitated easier access to and interaction with healthcare services, becoming an essential part of modern healthcare. As technology continues to evolve, the UAE's healthcare sector is poised for further innovation. This future envisions a healthcare experience that goes beyond providing services, merging technology with compassionate care. Ars Webtech is at the forefront of this revolution, committed to pioneering innovative healthcare solutions and striving towards a future where healthcare is not just a necessity but a personalized journey towards well-being.

[jelayiiiii]

Navigating Nursing School with Technology

Each day of a nursing student's life is intricately woven with the use of modern technologies that simplify and enhance daily routines. Mornings start with the phone acting as an alarm clock, displaying the date and time, ensuring a prompt start to the day.

Being part of a hybrid/blended class demands a well-organized schedule. Apps like Canvas Student are essential for accessing and managing activities, assignments, and class schedules. The calendar app helps set reminders for crucial class timings, assignments, and exams. Meanwhile, the laptop is indispensable for note-taking, completing tasks, and conducting research, significantly optimizing the learning process. Communication with peers and professors is streamlined through Gmail, Messenger, and Viber, with virtual meetings and study groups efficiently conducted via Zoom and Google Meet.

As a nursing student, quick access to information is vital. Mobile searching apps provide instant references for patient conditions, medications, and procedures. The laptop becomes a powerful tool for developing nursing care plans, creating graphs, presentations, and concept maps, often utilizing templates from Canva for efficiency. And take pictures for documentations of our everyday duties and events.

For research and studies, search apps facilitate the exploration of journals, articles, and research references essential for academic papers and nursing activities. Collaboration is made seamless through Google Docs for group projects and assignments.

During leisure time, reading online stories, watching movies or series, and scrolling through social media on the phone provides relaxation. Health and fitness are monitored using the Sweatcoin app to track daily steps. Online shopping (Shopee, Tiktok shop) and grocery and food purchases (Foodpanda, Grab) are simplified through these technologies, enabling convenient home deliveries. Relying on Grab, Move-it, and Google Maps if I travel alone. For financial transactions, Gcash is utilized to transfer allowances and manage online payments, especially important when studying away from family.

Capturing every moments with your friends and families that become a memorable documentations of every aspects of you life. Travel, beautiful sceneries, and many more.

In summary, these technologies are integral to both academic and personal aspects of a nursing student's life, enhancing efficiency, organization, and connectivity throughout daily routines and activities.

[eretzyisrael]

Good News From Israel

In the 25th Jun 23 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

An Israel startup can reverse chronic kidney disease.

A Druze Arab is integrating his community in Israel’s hi-tech industry.

Israeli scientists have built an app to translate a 5000-year-old language.

Six Israeli companies have won awards from the World Economic Forum.

Intel is investing $25 billion in a new Israeli factory.

100,000 attend the world’s largest vegan festival in Tel Aviv.

Over 5 million Israelis are willing to donate their organs to save lives.

Read More: Good News From Israel

This week's newsletter is about "Time". Whereas some people see the present "tense", this newsletter is positive ALL of the time.

Everywhere in Israel you can see the links between the Jewish people and its history.  Archaeology is regularly uncovered on the beach, or along the Biblical Highway connecting Beersheva, Hebron, Shiloh, Shechem and other places named in the Jewish Torah. Modern Israeli technology allows ancient languages to be translated, while new museums are built, featuring historical personalities such as Einstein or Jewish values, such as Tolerance. A new book describes the history of Zionism through 8 famous Jews. And history was made when Israel's Knesset speaker presented a nano-sized Koran (Quran) to his Moroccan counterpart in Morocco.

The Present is well represented in Medicine, where an Israeli bandage is healing wounds in over 30 countries and new synthetic eye tissue has been approved for the sight-impaired in the US. Other Israeli innovations are helping ADHD sufferers and weaning patients off ventilators, while a true-to-life mannequin simulator is being used to train medics.  Thanks to Israeli medical developments, the future will see worn-out kidneys being regenerated, the end of melanoma, and the curing of peanut allergies. 

With Israeli advanced technology, the future has already arrived. Another Israeli satellite was launched - to monitor the climate for key multinationals; Israeli quantum computing is being used to design aircraft engines; six Israeli companies were chosen by the World Economic Forum as Technology Pioneers, and an Arab Druze entrepreneur was given an Israeli award for his futuristic technology education program. Israeli technology was in high demand at the Paris Air Show; Intel are investing $25 billion in their new Israeli microprocessor factory; and there is so much more, so please read further.

The photo shows a section of the new mural on the wall of the arrivals hallway at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International airport. The full mural displays a beautiful pictorial view of Jewish history from 4,000 years ago, up to the present and our modern hi-tech Jewish State. It certainly gives us all hope for a bright future.

[neurodivergent-uni-support-group]

UK Learning Support Plan Part 2 – Disabled Students Allowance

(I'm sorry in advance for how long this ended up being, but hopefully that means it's as helpful as possible.)

I wrote the first part of this with general information about how UK universities can support disabled students back in September, when I’d just submitted my DSA form and was waiting to hear back from them. Quite a lot has happened since then, so it’s probably time to talk about my experience!

I’ve been accepted for DSA! What now?

Thankfully I didn’t need to get denied and reapply at any point – they just accepted my application first time! It was around a month’s wait time though, so better to apply sooner rather than later. The first thing they asked me to do was choose an assessment centre I wanted to go to for my assessment. There’s a webpage on the government website where you can write in your postcode and it comes up with all of the different options in your area. I had a few different companies to choose from both near where I live and on campus, so it’s whatever suits you best! And if you really hate the idea of doing an appointment face-to-face, there’s options for remote assessments.

Once you’ve picked who you want to conduct the appointment and when you want it to happen, you need to submit your letter from the DSA confirming eligibility and any medical evidence you had to submit initially. It’s also important that, if your assessment company hasn’t asked you already, you make a note of the specific types of technology you have (laptop, phone, home printer, etc.) and particularly how old they are.

The DSA Assessment

Despite being called an assessment, you don’t have to prove you’re disabled enough to get DSA or anything! The hard part’s over, this is now to assess what kind of support you need. The person who conducted my appointment was lovely and we ended up going slightly over the time we’d planned, so take that possibility into consideration when you’re figuring out your plan for the day.

In the appointment, there was a really long form on the computer, already mostly written. This is because we went through each section one-by-one with me talking about my experiences and needs and the assessor going through and deleting things that weren’t needed and adding extra details that were. It started off with talking about my course, how long I’d be studying, my disability - all basic information. Then we went through the options of things that could help in those specific areas, the assessor demonstrating various different software so I could choose which I thought would help the most and carried on.

It’s okay to feel slightly overwhelmed by it all! The assessor’s there to help and anything you feel afterwards you want to add or take away can be done so really easily! It’s all trial and error.

I will go through the different sections we looked at in my appointment in a minute, but once the main assessing was done, my assessor generated a list of the things we’d agreed would help me, expected costs of things that needed buying, and then general recommendations on how the university should be supporting me personally.

Once the report was generated, I was told that I’d probably get a draft report. Once I read through it and made sure it looked right, I approved it and it was officially submitted to the funding body!

What kind of things can DSA help with?

1.     Research and reading

Pretty much does what it says on the tin, this was around how I processed information and utilised it in lessons and assessments. For me they recommended the text-to-voice programme ClaroRead. I have been using the mobile app @Voice for a few years now and it’s still excellent as a free option for text-to-voice, but with ClaroRead, I’ve been able to use it on my laptop, only read small sections of articles at a time, and also download full audio files of the article being read out.

They also recommended a subscription to an article summarising website, to make it easier for me to pick out only the most important parts of articles rather than just assuming everything was important and writing it down. The subscription I got was for Scholarcy which has been extremely helpful, but I have since also been using a free version of WordTune Read. They both do similar things, but the free version of the second one means that I can only use it on two article a month, and Scholarcy lets me put things in folders.

2.     Writing and Reviewing Academic Work

This one kind of blends in with the last one, especially if you study in the School of English like I do. The only official recommendation they made here was ClaroRead again, since I could use it to review my own writing as well. However, I will quickly go through some of the options that were offered but I refused, as well as free ones I’d been using anyway.

I’ve got methods of planning that worked well enough for me already, so I didn’t need anything to help with that. But, there was a programme that came in the general Claro bundle I got called ClaroIdeas. It’s a mindmap programme and if you’ve currently got a free alternative that’s frustrating you slightly, it might be something useful to have a go with. I haven’t really used it though, so can’t speak too much on its behalf.

I’m pretty confident with punctuation, spelling and grammar so didn’t really need anything to help with that. However, one of the options they did offer was a paid subscription for Grammarly. If you’ve been on the internet at any point in the last five years, you’ve probably heard more about Grammarly than you’ve ever wanted to, so you don’t really need me explaining it. But if you have the free version and want to upgrade while you’re at uni, this is a pretty good way of doing it.

This is one I’ve been using for quite a while (though have had to bookmark everywhere because I do keep forgetting the name ironically) – One Look Thesaurus. I think I found it through tumblr initially but this thing’s amazing. If you can’t remember a word, you just type in whatever words you can to describe it, and with luck it turns up on the list! I use it for everything, from essays to emails to normal conversations.

Another one I was using already, though this one was actually recommended to me as well – Zotero. This is a free referencing programme, where you put details of anything you read in a database and, when the time comes to reference them, you have them on hand! You can put things in folders, have group folders with other people for group projects, and tag items with keywords so you can find them easily again.

3.     Note-taking in lectures and seminars

This was the big one for me. Since I struggle with figuring out on the spot what’s important enough to take notes on and what isn’t as important, I needed a way of recording sessions so I could go back to them easily. Some universities are supposed to offer this universally through lecture capture technology – my university is supposed to offer it but argues that it only records lectures and all of mine are seminars so it doesn’t count.

There were a few different options suggested to me for doing this and your individual circumstances will help you decide whether you want something that plugs into your computer, something connected to your phone or something else. I was worried about battery life and prefer to hand write, so in the end we went for a Livescribe pen. This is a smart pen that records your handwriting, records audio around you and pairs them together, so you can click on a specific part of your notes and get the audio that was happening as you were writing. Because I’m only studying for a year, I received a bundle which included the pen, four A4 notebooks and a pack of refills, a bundle which has been more than enough to cover me for the whole year. If you’re doing it longer I believe you can get top-ups each year, but if you want to continue using it outside of university, it’s not overly expensive to get notebooks and ink independently.

4.     Managing time and organising work

This is partly a day-to-day thing. I was recommended a few apps and programmes for this with varying success. One task manager they recommended to me was Global Tasks, which comes as a mobile app and a website. I’ll be honest, I don’t think I’ve used this one since I first got training for it. It’s meant to make things easier when you’re overwhelmed with different things that need doing and want to prioritise some over others, but it’s a bit bulky and there aren’t any widgets for it, so I just forget to use it. If you think that’s something that may be useful for you though, feel free to look into it more! Other people may have had more success with it than I.

One thing that I do use a bit more that was recommended is Brain in Hand. While this also lets you put down tasks, it’s a lot more catered to emotional struggles and executive functioning. It’s also both an app and a website, and annoyingly you can only change the diary on the website, but it’s the other functions that really make it shine. Once you have the app on your phone, it can send you pop-ups regularly throughout the day asking how you’re feeling out of green, amber and red. You can adjust this to appear at whatever rate helps you best (I currently get one every two hours from 9am to Midnight) and if you hit red or if you press three ambers in a row (that part can be turned off), it will contact a 24/7 response service who will text or phone you (whichever you prefer) to check that you’re alright. You also get a mentor who meets with you regularly throughout your time using the service, so they can help you adjust your problem solution packs, be there with you when you test the emergency service to see if it works, or just generally help with whatever you’re struggling with! I’ve personally found it particularly helpful to meet with my mentor once a month, since then it gives me a deadline to be regularly updating the app.

On the less helpful side of things, my assessor also recommended I get 30 hours with a specialist mentor to go through time management techniques. That would’ve been great, but the uni didn’t have room for me and there was a long process to get a private company to mentor me, so I kind of just gave up on that end. If that��s something that would really help you though, push for it!

5.     Access to and use of technology

This is probably one more for people with mobility-related disabilities, but it was still really useful to go through! If you end up with new computer programmes you’re being recommended, chances are this is where they will recommend time with an Assistive Technology Trainer, who will take you through all of the software and help with anything you’re struggling with. They may also recommend a Microsoft 360 subscription, but those are usually provided by the university anyway.

The main thing I received through here is a laptop. This goes back to the point about making notes of what technology you have and its age in advance, but my laptop at the time wasn’t powerful enough to run the programmes that were being recommended. I was recommended a laptop, but the caveat here was that I had to pay the first £200 for it and if I wanted a laptop that was more powerful than the one I was being recommended, I would also have to pay the difference. If you would struggle financially to cover £200 for one, there is a chance the university might be able to help with that part, but I just wanted to get everything before December so was happy to pay. There was a specific website I had to order this through and it gave me the option of a windows laptop or a macbook, as well as a bag or case to come with it. The company I had to go through also put all of the programmes on there before sending it, so I didn’t have to deal with all of the installation.

6.     Placements, field trips, examinations and timed assessments

This was two separate sections in my assessment, but since I don’t have any of these things on my course, we mostly just deleted everything and carried on. But it’s important to note that there are things in place to help with all of these!

7.     Social interaction and communication

This section was mainly about how I interact with people around me, especially in lectures and seminars. We also talked a bit about presentations, since there was at least one I was aware of that I would be assessed on. For presentations, I was recommended Present Pal. This is a mobile app and can be used as an add-in on Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Slides. Admittedly, when I tried to do this on Google Slides it wasn’t very successful, so I sort of gave up trying to connect it to the presentation, but it still works without being specifically connected! You can create flashcards to go through on your phone throughout the presentation and add a timer so you know whether you need to speed up or slow down at any point.

In addition to this, we talked about Brain in Hand again, since it helps you prepare for things you’re worried might go wrong and how to deal with them if they happen.

8.     Travel and access to higher education environment

Again, this was aimed more at physical disabilities and potential issues with mobility, though immunocompromised people may also be helped in this section. I live at home and get the train in, but when I have a routine and get blast music through my headphones, it’s pretty alright. So, beyond talking about adding any potential anxiety around travel to Brain in Hand, there wasn’t a huge amount to talk about here.

One thing my assessor did say is that if it got to the point where train travel was too overwhelming and I couldn’t get into uni that way anymore, there may be opportunity for DSA to fund taxis to get to uni. There probably would’ve been stipulations around this, but that may be useful for some people.

What comes after the assessment?

As I said, once I’d confirmed the report looked good, it was sent off to the official funding body. They approved it after three weeks and sent me instructions on how to put all of the support in place. There were a few different companies I needed to contact for this and it was all online, so if you think executing dysfunction is going to get in the way of that, please get a friend or family member to nag you to do it or go through it with you!

If you’re just receiving software, it should be fairly quick to receive everything. I just needed to download the mobile apps from the store and wait to receive the login info to use.

If you need some kind of mentoring, they may be fairly quick to book up, so it’s probably best to do this sooner rather than later.

If you’re getting physical supports items, naturally these will take longer so any software that comes with these physical items will too.

And it’s probably best to wait until you have received all of your items to start an Assistive Technology training.

I think all in all it took about a month for everything to arrive for me, but that will probably vary depending on your specific recommendations and circumstances. So yeah, hopefully this helps with anyone wanting to go through the DSA process! If there’s anything else anyone wants to ask about or something that needs clarifying, just let me know!

[camillasgirl]

Queen Camilla’s Patronages

Royal Voluntary Service (President from 26.11.2012)

We inspire and enable people to give the gift of voluntary service to meet the needs of the day. Through the power of volunteering, we provide one-to-one, group and online services that improve health and wellbeing, resilience, confidence and connections.

No need has been greater since wartime than the COVID-19 pandemic, and Royal Voluntary Service has been the largest single mobiliser of volunteers to support the COVID response. During the pandemic, our volunteers and staff have made a vital contribution, making hundreds of thousands of welfare and companionship phone calls, essential grocery and prescription deliveries, distributed emergency food packs, delivered activity packs to people living with dementia, made garden gate visits, delivered library books and accompanied clients on walks. They have assisted the NHS with medical equipment supply, patient transport and vaccination services.

We also built a new volunteer army for NHS England, the NHS Volunteer Responders, to shield the NHS and provide practical help to the 2.5 million people most at-risk from COVID-19. The programme represents a volunteering revolution, using technology to register, alert and deploy volunteers quickly, wherever needed. Enabled by the GoodSAM app, the programme has created a safety net of on-call support across England. To date, volunteers have responded to over 2 million help requests. High demand continues and the programme has expanded to support the vaccination programme.

Online, we have established the Virtual Village Hall, a popular activity hub and community that connects people and helps them stay active.

Volunteers will play an important role in the COVID recovery and beyond, and we will continue to support people and communities in need, particularly where there are health inequalities and social deprivation. We will also assist NHS hospitals during seasonal pressures.

To support our volunteers we run a full range of fundraising activities that enable them to continue their vital work.

[parkerphillips]

A group of adventurers taking a selfie while a red dragon photo bombs them. Could be the last selfie they ever take.

Fantasy settings can use "magic" in place of technology. What if adventurers had the magic equivalents of these modern-day technologies at their disposal?

Smartphones: Medieval adventurers could use smartphones for communication, navigation, and documentation. They could take photos and videos of their quests, making it easier to share their adventures with others.

GPS and Maps: GPS technology would help adventurers navigate through treacherous terrain and find hidden treasures more easily. Interactive maps could provide real-time information about their surroundings.

Drones: Drones equipped with cameras could provide aerial reconnaissance, helping adventurers scout ahead or locate remote areas. They could also use drones for aerial combat or to transport supplies.

Portable Power Sources: Portable solar panels or power banks could recharge their devices, ensuring they always have power for their gadgets, like flashlights or communication devices.

Medical Advancements: Modern medical technology, such as antibiotics, advanced first-aid kits, and surgical equipment, would greatly improve their chances of surviving injuries or illnesses.

Weapons and Armor: Firearms, explosives, and advanced materials could enhance their combat capabilities. Imagine a knight with a bulletproof vest or a musketeer wielding a semi-automatic rifle.

Instant Messaging and Social Media: Adventurers could communicate instantly with allies or followers through messaging apps or social media platforms, sharing updates and gaining support.

Translation Apps: Language barriers would no longer be an issue with instant translation apps, allowing adventurers to communicate with different cultures and creatures they encounter.

3D Printing: This technology could be used to create custom equipment, weapons, or replacement parts for armor on the spot.

Night Vision and Thermal Imaging: These tools would be invaluable for nighttime quests or tracking elusive creatures.

Survival Gear: High-tech camping equipment, like lightweight tents, water purifiers, and compact cooking stoves, would make their journeys more comfortable.

Environmental Protection: Modern clothing materials and gear designed for extreme conditions would help adventurers withstand harsh weather and environmental challenges.

Virtual Reality Training: Before embarking on dangerous quests, adventurers could train in virtual reality simulations to hone their combat skills and strategies.

Smart Alchemy and Potion-Making Tools: Alchemists could use advanced lab equipment to create more potent and reliable potions and elixirs.

Robotic Companions: Imagine medieval adventurers with robotic animal companions for scouting, transportation, or even combat assistance.

Note: thank you to Yonderoo for tips on how to draw a dragon head.