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Report: Telehealth vendors are fighting off many more cyberattacks than…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareAs telehealth use has skyrocketed throughout COVID-19, so has the number of attacks on these systems by cyber thieves, according to a new report from cybersecurity rating firm SecurityScorecard and dark web research company DarkOwl. Attacks on similar video services, like Zoom, were headline news earlier this year, too, at the height of the economic shutdown caused by the pandemic. As organizations have moved to remote environments or offered services through telecommunications, these technologies have become honeypots to cybercriminals.
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The 3 C’s of healthcare innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and critical…
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareIn the 21st century, myriad buzzwords and concepts have emerged within the healthcare realm, and one certainly stands out from the crowd in terms of its applicability in most any milieu or application, and that’s innovation. Three of the central engines that power innovation can be readily harnessed in the interest of progress and forward movement, and they are curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking — the three C’s of healthcare innovation.
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Survey: ‘Long haulers’ report lingering, numerous symptoms…
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareA recent survey conducted by researchers affiliated with Survivor Corps, a not-for-profit, grassroots movement that connects COVID-19 survivors to the medical, scientific, and academic research community, suggests that COVID-19 symptoms may linger for weeks or months after an initial diagnosis of the disease and include everything from joint pain and fevers to hair loss and double vision. In fact, these victims of the virus have self-nicknamed themselves the "long haulers" and report nearly 100 different symptoms.
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How pharmacists can help stem insomnia — a growing public health issue
Sheilamary Koch PharmaceuticalSleeping well not only boosts one’s mood and ability to pay attention, it supports the body's immune functioning and ability to fight infections. So it’s ironic that now when people most need the benefits of a good night’s sleep, an increased number are finding it elusive. In fact, insomnia has surged to such a degree since the pandemic started, that doctors have coined the phrase "COVID-somnia" to describe it.
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Dig this: Get in the garden for a long, healthy life
Bob Kowalski Recreation & LeisureGetting to work in the garden can bring homegrown nutrition, but it also can improve your physical fitness and maybe extend your life. In this era of work-from-home and Zoom meetings, a garden provides a hobby that will get you up and moving, and give you a place to take a break from the keyboard. Cornell researchers recently reported that 10 minutes in a natural setting can act as stress relief. The study focused on college students, but the results translate to all walks of life.
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The rise of employee assistance programs during COVID-19
Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOriginally designed to address the negative effects of alcohol abuse on productivity and organizational performance, employee assistance programs (EAPs) have evolved immensely since their inception. Today, EAPs are structured to manage a wide range of complex issues surrounding employee mental health. Though employers have been ramping up their EAP initiatives for some time now, it’s the COVID-19 pandemic that’s catapulting this workplace benefit to greater heights.
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Survey: COVID-19 has limited access to needed care
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareFor many individuals — real people with real health conditions — the pandemic has had a profound impact on their lives. People continue to report that the pandemic has led to a reduction in access to medical care. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Research and Development Survey (CDC RANDS) published recently, as many as 40% of people said they had reduced access to medical care because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cyberbullying in higher education: Causes, implications, and preventive…
Sangeeta Johri EducationThe latest developments in technology have changed the practices, boundaries, contexts, and time frames of bullying. This transformation has not only changed the nature of bullying, but also helped rename the term as electronic bullying or cyberbullying. There are several types of cyberbullying activities that are popular on the internet, and cyberbullying incidences are becoming common in higher education settings.
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Healthcare providers, trauma, and the science of resilience
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareIt is widely agreed that all healthcare providers can be exposed to all manner of work-related trauma. Whether it’s a pandemic, a serious disaster, witnessing a child’s suffering, or a grieving family’s pain, it can all add up to trauma. The terms secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization can often be used interchangeably, and one thing can be deduced from much of the literature: developing resilience is one bulwark against the ravages of such intensely impactful stress.
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How wellness programs can promote employee loyalty and productivity
Indiana Lee Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost businesses understand the importance of customer loyalty and how it benefits their bottom line. But corporations spend so much time thinking about how to create loyal customers that some forget about the importance of creating loyal employees. Frankly, some of the "old standbys" of a standard benefits package aren’t cutting it anymore. That’s why corporate wellness programs are becoming more important than ever.
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