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Many healthcare professionals are now turning to Twitter as a valuable resource to add to their knowledge base. Staying updated on the latest happenings within the healthcare world is a necessity for all medical professionals. New intelligence continually arises from the constant research and fieldwork being conducted. It is essential for all...

The reasons why healthcare professionals should use Twitter for career purposes has been a highly debated topic for a few years now. The well-documented precautionary tales still cause many to shy away from the thought. While these risks are certainly justifiable, the power of social media platforms – specifically Twitter – are simply too ...

For physicians, the importance of maintaining a positive online reputation is at an all-time high. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. As a physician, your first impression used to determine if you would meet with a specific patient again. In today’s world however, it often determines if you will ever meet that p...

Although heart attacks are one of the most common causes of death in the United States, many people do not know what to do if the situation arises. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 47% of sudden cardiac deaths occur away from a hospital. This number suggests that many people do not understand t...

In 1999, the term “blog” was coined by a man named Peter Merholz. Just 15 years later, the influence of blogs is powerful enough to rival mainstream media sources. There are thousands of healthcare-related blogs available to medical professionals. Many of these healthcare blogs are specifically dedicated to nursing, although some offer much m...