The Contagious Spread of Behaviors Through Social Networks Summary In this article, we explore the research of physician and social scientist Nicholas Christakis on the way social behaviors spread contagiously among people. Christakis and his collaborator, James Fowler, used data from the Framingham Heart Study to create a network of people and study how behaviors …
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Wired Health Conference: Sparking Conversations and Learning in Science, Health, and Medicine Summary In this article, we will discuss the Wired Health Conference in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The conference aims to bring together leading minds in science, health, and medicine to share their insights and spark conversations and learning among the …
Telemedicine and RPVITA: Revolutionizing Healthcare Summary In this article, we discuss the potential of telemedicine and RPVITA, a remote presence robot, to revolutionize healthcare. We explore the challenges of using a guest network in a hospital environment and the importance of ease of use. We also highlight the need for better coordination of care to …
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InTouch Health: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Remote Presence Technology Summary In this article, we will explore InTouch Health, a company that specializes in using robotics to enable physicians to provide consultations remotely when they can’t be physically present in a hospital setting. We will discuss their flagship product, the RP7 robot, and how it has allowed …
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Wearable Sensors: Injecting a Sensor into the Bloodstream Summary In this article, we explore the possibility of injecting a sensor into the bloodstream to monitor the body’s medical essence continuously. The sensor, which is about 90 microns in size, would be lodged in a finger and powered by the blood itself. We discuss the potential …
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Review of Argo and Pop Culture Topics Summary In this article, we review the movie “Argo” directed by Ben Affleck, which tells the story of a CIA exfiltration specialist who disguises US embassy workers as a film crew scouting locations for a fake Star Wars knockoff to get them out of Tehran during the Iranian …
Louis, Lego Batman 2, and Ted: Pop Culture Picks Summary In this article, we discuss the popular TV show Louis, the new Lego video game Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes, and the movie Ted. We also touch on a Haiku review and upcoming events like Comic Con. Table of Contents Louis: A Heartwarming and Heartbreaking …
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Monito Review: Call of Duty Black Ops 2 and The Weeknd’s Trilogy Album Summary In this article, we review the latest features of the video game Call of Duty Black Ops 2, including the new multiplayer feature called Pick 1. We also discuss the Toronto-based singer-songwriter The Weeknd and his latest album release, Trilogy, which …
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Total Recall, Spelunk, and Hawkeye: A Discussion with Peter Rubi Summary In this article, we discuss the topics covered by Peter Rubi, Senior Editor at Wire, in his speech. He talks about his initial skepticism towards the new Total Recall movie, his thoughts on the 8-bit platformer game Spelunk, and the return of the comic …
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Upcoming Movie, Comic Book Series, and TV Show: Pop Culture Highlights Summary In this article, we discuss three different pop culture highlights: the upcoming movie “Django Unchained” by Quentin Tarantino, a comic book series called “Multiple Warhead” by Brandon Graham, and a TV show called “Billy on the Street” on Fuse. Table of Contents “Django …
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