Internet of Things From Hype to Reality

The Internet of Things (IoT) has gained significant mindshare, let alone attention, in academia and the industry especially over the past few years. The reasons behind this interest are the potential capabilities that IoT promises to offer. On the personal level, it paints a picture of a future world where all the things in our ambient environment are connected to the Internet and seamlessly communicate with each other to operate intelligently. The ultimate goal is to enable objects around us to efficiently sense our surroundings, inexpensively communicate, and ultimately create a better environment for us: one where everyday objects act based on what we need and like without explicit instructions

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Daily Eastern News: January 10, 2007

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Living With Lies

Disinformation and misinformation have a significant impact on societies and political systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. This issue examines the challenges of combatting fake news and how this process has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest editor Ricardo Trotti, Executive Director of the Inter American Press Association, invites contributing authors to analyze issues that arise from misleading health news, disinformation surrounding political and electoral processes, and the need for public education to ensure accurate and sustainable media

Factors Affecting Health Care Access among Transgender People in the United States

Transgender people experience pervasive interpersonal and structural discrimination within the health care system, which impact their ability to access appropriate and inclusive health care. Their invisibility is sustained by a cultural milieu wherein non-trans identities are privileged and an assumption is made that all people are cisgender. Transgender populations consist of a diverse spectrum of gender and other intersecting identities. Yet, there is a paucity of research about how each subgroup experiences discrimination, especially if they belong to more than one marginalized community. More specifically, transgender men have been underrepresented in research and little is known about the factors which affect their ability to access care. Guided by the theoretical framework of intersectionality and two conceptual models of health care access, the aims of this study are to: (a) compare barriers to health care among transgender men versus transgender women and non-binary/gender queer people; (b) examine factors which may increase the risk of experiencing health care discrimination or potentiate the ability to access care; and (c) examine the interaction of gender identity with other factors that can influence health care access in the United States. It was hypothesized that transgender men were more likely to experience barriers to health care access than transgender women and non-binary/gender queer people. Additionally, it was hypothesized that racial minority group status and living in poverty were risk factors while having health insurance and disclosure of trans identity were protective factors in the ability to access health care. It was further hypothesized that transgender men’s disadvantage would be greater among racial minority group members and those living in poverty, and that the gender identity divide would be smaller among those who had health insurance or had disclosed their trans identity. Logistic regression analyses were conducted using a non-elder, adult subsample of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey (N = 14, 540) which was implemented by the National Center for Transgender Equality. Results found that transgender men experienced greater disadvantage than transgender women in many dimensions of health care access. Living in poverty was a risk factor, while having health insurance was observed to be a protective factor in health care access in the United States. Disclosure of trans identity served as a protective or risk factor, depending on the outcome being examined. Moreover, a significant interaction was observed with gender identity by disclosure. There was evidence to suggest that transgender men who did not disclose their trans status experienced greater vulnerability in health care access. The results of the present study can be used to illuminate the inter and intragroup differences within the transgender population in their health care access and to extend the current knowledge base about the experiences of trans men. Social workers and other health care professionals need to increase their understanding about the complexities and multiplicities of gender, and to develop cultural competency in serving the transgender population

Wi-Fi Enabled Healthcare

Focusing on its recent proliferation in hospital systems, Wi-Fi Enabled Healthcare explains how Wi-Fi is transforming clinical work flows and infusing new life into the types of mobile devices being implemented in hospitals. Drawing on first-hand experiences from one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, it covers the key areas associated with wireless network design, security, and support. Reporting on cutting-edge developments and emerging standards in Wi-Fi technologies, the book explores security implications for each device type. It covers real-time location services and emerging trends in cloud-based wireless architecture. It also outlines several options and design consideration for employee wireless coverage, voice over wireless (including smart phones), mobile medical devices, and wireless guest services. This book presents authoritative insight into the challenges that exist in adding Wi-Fi within a healthcare setting. It explores several solutions in each space along with design considerations and pros and cons. It also supplies an in-depth look at voice over wireless, mobile medical devices, and wireless guest services. The authors provide readers with the technical knowhow required to ensure their systems provide the reliable, end-to-end communications necessary to surmount today’s challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. The shared experience and lessons learned provide essential guidance for large and small healthcare organizations in the United States and around the world. This book is an ideal reference for network design engineers and high-level hospital executives that are thinking about adding or improving upon Wi-Fi in their hospitals or hospital systems

UMSL Bulletin 2020-2021

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