Read our bumper back to school last week in health on Twitter to catch up on some gems you might have missed.
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From our blog (1): Toby Hannam on the challenges and opportunities facing George Freeman as Minister for Life Sciences. - From our blog (2): Mike Birtwistle on the continued evolution of the Cancer Drugs Fund (and what needs to happen next).
- A surrealistic mega-analysis of redisorganization theories.
- A doctor chronicles the progress of dementia by changes to signatures on consent forms.
- Ebola and the #icebucketchallenge – an analysis of what’s been in demand on NHS Choices.
- Good video from NICE on understanding the children in care quality standard.
- Great moments in science (told as if Twitter existed).
- Who are NHS providers, what do they do and how much does it cost? Great infographic from the Foundation Trust Network
- A 19th century map of a woman’s heart.
- What’s killing people in Ebola-affected countries?
- A violinist plays the violin (whilst having brain surgery).
- The world’s most sophisticated algorithm for choosing a medical speciality.
And from America:
- The 100 most influential people in US healthcare.
- Is Medicare becoming more affordable? The CBO slashes its expenditure projections again.
- The use of big data to track trends in medical practice – an American cancer perspective.
- “It’s murder.” Fascinating article about Mike Bloomberg’s strong views on big tobacco and his foundation’s impressive public health work.
- A review of evidence on patient engagement –“unclear if real purpose is autonomy, relationships…reducing costs, or improving public health. It’s a catchphrase has become all things to all people.”
And finally…
- A tip for academic posters. Read size guidance carefully.
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