In this episode of MyPal Dr Amara Nwosu provides an overview publishing in palliative care, discussing the importance of this and sharing some tips for potential authors. The audio was recorded to support an educational session as part of the Merseyside & Cheshire Palliative Care Network Audit Group.
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In this episode of MyPal I discuss the recent BMJ editorial (by Mahiben Maruthappu) detailing the potential use of 3D printing in clinical practice.
Copyright Amara Nwosu
www.amaranwosu.com
Music by Year of the Fiery Horse
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References:
Mahiben Maruthappu, Bruce Keogh. How might 3D printing affect clinical practice?
BMJ 2014; 349 doi: dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g7709 (Published 30 December 2014)
Surgeon creates pelvis using 3D printer (Telegraph article)
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/106…3D-printer.html
3D printed heart saves baby’s life (article in Independent newspaper).
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gad…d-9776931.html
3-D printed windpipe gives infant breath of life (Nature)
www.nature.com/news/3-d-printed-…h-of-life-1.13085
Nanotechnology to diagnose and monitor cancer? Nanopills and smartwatches in disease management and treatment? Sounds like science fiction but that is what researchers at Google are working on right now! Dr Ami Nwosu discusses this in more depth.
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www.amaranwosu.com
Music by Year of the Fiery Horse
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References:
http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/07/google-x-sets-out-define-healthy-human
I discuss my recent appointment to his Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) position in Palliative Care at the University of Liverpool. I then provide a brief overview of the Integrated Clinical Academic Training (ICAT)pathway in the UK which started in 2007.
Copyright Amara Nwosu
www.amaranwosu.com
Music by Year of the Fiery Horse
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References:
Nwosu AC. Integrated clinical academic training: an exciting new dawn for academic palliative medicine. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2012;15:507-8. (link to full article)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4-vyPlJKkMgZVFwVGtVS2hVN2s/edit
In the second episode of MyPal I the importance of research and innovation in palliative care. Catch it on SoundCloud. It’s also now available on iTunes!
iTunes link:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mypal-palliative-care/id955964346?mt=2
Copyright Amara Nwosu
www.amaranwosu.com
Music by Year of the Fiery Horse
@year-of-the-fiery-horse
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References:
World Health Organization definition of palliative care:
www.who.int/cancer/palliative/definition/en/
Research in palliative care: can hospices afford not to be involved? (Payne et al. Lancaster University)
www.lancaster.ac.uk/shm/research/io…esearch-hth.pdf
Research into end-of-life cancer care—investment is needed. Sleeman et al
www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/…60230-X/fulltext
Patients want to be involved in end-of-life care research. Nwosu et al (BMJ spcare subscription needed)
spcare.bmj.com/content/3/4/457.extract
This is the first episode of an exciting new project that I’m undertaking. This podcast blends discussion of technology, innovation, health, palliative care and research. This first episode provides an overview of the project and outlines what you can expect in the coming weeks.
MyPal is a podcast about technology, innovation and research relevant to Palliative Care. Come and join the conversation about these issues in a way you just might like.
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