4 research outputs found
Food for thought : palatable eponyms from Pediatrics
Food-related medical terms are frequently used in the field of pediatrics for the definition, recognition and diagnosis of disease. Almost 40 food-related medical eponyms used in Pediatrics have been âcherry pickedâ and described by the authors. Two of these terms have been illustrated. Culinary medical analogies allow healthcare providers to easily interpret the variety of sensations experienced during medical decision-making, providing a better taste for interpreting pathology discovered on physical exam. Despite some misgivings, food-related medical terms make medical education more appetizing and allow for rapid diagnosis of classic presentations.peer-reviewe
Evolution of wikipediaâs medical content: past, present and future
As one of the most commonly read online sources of medical information, Wikipedia is an influential public health platform. Its medical content, community, collaborations and challenges have been evolving since its creation in 2001, and engagement by the medical community is vital for ensuring its accuracy and completeness. Both the encyclopaediaâs internal metrics as well as external assessments of its quality indicate that its articles are highly variable, but improving. Although content can be edited by anyone, medical articles are primarily written by a core group of medical professionals. Diverse collaborative ventures have enhanced medical article quality and reach, and opportunities for partnerships are more available than ever. Nevertheless, Wikipediaâs medical content and community still face significant challenges, and a socioecological model is used to structure specific recommendations. We propose that the medical community should prioritise the accuracy of biomedical information in the worldâs most consulted encyclopaedia
Medical journals and Wikipedia: a global health matter
Approximately 7000 stillbirths occur daily worldwide, and the vast majority of them (98%) Approximately 7000 stillbirths occur daily worldwide, and the vast majority of them (98%) take place in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite this enormous burden, progress to reduce the death toll is slow and insufficient. WHO released its Making every baby count guide in 2016, which includes strategies aimed at addressing the challenge of stillbirths. Given the flurry of activity and attention on stillbirths from the Lancet Stillbirth Epidemiology investigator group and WHO, we expect that the wealth of information about stillbirths that is generated will filter down in a timely manner to where it is needed most: the general public