Maged N Kamel Boulos
Sun Yat-Sen University, China, Faculty Member
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UNSTRUCTURED ChatGPT has recently been shown to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). We tested ChatGPT (Feb 13, 2023 release) using a typical clinical toxicology case of acute organophosphate poisoning. ChatGPT... more
UNSTRUCTURED ChatGPT has recently been shown to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). We tested ChatGPT (Feb 13, 2023 release) using a typical clinical toxicology case of acute organophosphate poisoning. ChatGPT fared well in answering all of our queries regarding it.
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<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> <p>eHealth interventions are becoming increasingly used in public health, with virtual reality (VR) being one of the most exciting recent developments. VR consists of a... more
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> <p>eHealth interventions are becoming increasingly used in public health, with virtual reality (VR) being one of the most exciting recent developments. VR consists of a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment viewed through a head-mounted display. This medium has provided new possibilities to adapt problematic behaviors that affect mental health. VR is no longer unaffordable for individuals, and with mobile phone technology being able to track movements and project images through mobile head-mounted devices, VR is now a mobile tool that can be used at work, home, or on the move.</p> </sec> <sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> <p>In line with recent advances in technology, in this review, we aimed to critically assess the current state of research surrounding mental health.</p> </sec> <sec> <title>METHODS</title> <p>We compiled a table of 82 studies that made use of head-mounted devices in their interventions.</p> </sec> <sec> <title>RESULTS</title> <p>Our review demonstrated that VR is effective in provoking realistic reactions to feared stimuli, particularly for anxiety; moreover, it proved that the immersive nature of VR is an ideal fit for the management of pain. However, the lack of studies surrounding depression and stress highlight the literature gaps that still exist.</p> </sec> <sec> <title>CONCLUSIONS</title> <p>Virtual environments that promote positive stimuli combined with health knowledge could prove to be a valuable tool for public health and mental health. The current state of research highlights the importance of the nature and content of VR interventions for improved mental health. While future research should look to incorporate more mobile forms of VR, a more rigorous reporting of VR and computer hardware and software may help us understand the relationship (if any) between increased specifications and the efficacy of treatment.</p> </sec>
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Virtual reality (VR) is a computer technology that uses virtual reality headsets or multi-projected environments, sometimes in combination with physical environments or props, to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that... more
Virtual reality (VR) is a computer technology that uses virtual reality headsets or multi-projected environments, sometimes in combination with physical environments or props, to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that simulate a user's physical presence in a virtual or imaginary environment. In the present book, fifteen typical literatures about Virtual Reality Applied Technology published on international authoritative journals were selected to introduce the worldwide newest progress, which contains reviews or original researches on Medical application, civil application, ect. We hope this book can demonstrate advances in Virtual Reality Applied Technology as well as give references to the researchers, students and other related people.
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Abstract Because our pupils are about 6.5 cm apart, each eye views a scene from a different angle and sends a unique image to the visual cortex, which then merges the images from both eyes into a single picture. The slight difference... more
Abstract Because our pupils are about 6.5 cm apart, each eye views a scene from a different angle and sends a unique image to the visual cortex, which then merges the images from both eyes into a single picture. The slight difference between the right and left images allows the brain to properly perceive the &amp;#x27;third dimension&amp;#x27;or depth in a scene (stereopsis). However, when a person views a conventional 2-D (two-dimensional) image representation of a 3-D (three-dimensional) scene on a conventional computer screen, each eye receives ...
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Abstract Blockchain is known as the technology powering bitcoin cryptocurrency. But blockchain’s potential goes far beyond this, with healthcare being just one of the industries set to be revolutionized. This chapter focuses on the... more
Abstract Blockchain is known as the technology powering bitcoin cryptocurrency. But blockchain’s potential goes far beyond this, with healthcare being just one of the industries set to be revolutionized. This chapter focuses on the healthcare use cases and applications of blockchain, as well as the challenges facing the technology, which are currently being addressed by blockchain researchers and developers worldwide.
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Abstract Objective The objective of this review is to identify enabling and inhibiting factors for mHealth adoption in low resource settings, by giving emphasis on the stakeholders representing the caregiving side. Another objective of... more
Abstract Objective The objective of this review is to identify enabling and inhibiting factors for mHealth adoption in low resource settings, by giving emphasis on the stakeholders representing the caregiving side. Another objective of this study is to support implementation agencies (governmental and non-governmental) in designing scalable mHealth interventions. Methods A PEO (Population, Exposure, Outcome) approach was used to formulate the review question. A pre-defined search strategy was implemented; Google Scholar, PubMed and gray literature were searched using alternate terms for “mHealth”, “adoption” and “developing countries”. CASP [7] tools were used to assess the quality of selected evidence. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria on search results and critical appraisal of the selected evidence, twelve studies were selected for the review. Results Adoption factors operated at the levels of organization, facility-based service provider and frontline health worker. Engagement of end users during design phase, informed clinical decision making, utilization of mHealth evidence, employers’ tolerance of some personal use of devices, automation of tasks and user-friendliness of application are key enabling factors for mHealth adoption in developing countries. On the contrary, absence of national policy on mHealth, poor knowledge base on mHealth, using two systems in parallel, duplication of efforts, poor Internet connectivity and shortage of electricity are important inhibiting factors for mHealth adoption. Conclusions The review provides an insight about the challenges and opportunities related to mHealth adoption in developing countries. Implementation agencies should give careful consideration to these factors before designing and deploying any mHealth-enabled intervention. It is also important to understand the concept of incremental innovation so that resources spent on pilot interventions are optimized and full potential is achieved.
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A blockchain, originally block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data (generally... more
A blockchain, originally block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data (generally represented as a merkle tree root hash). In the present book, fifteen typical literatures about blockchain technology published on international authoritative journals were selected to introduce the worldwide newest progress, which contains reviews or original researches on information security, secure communication, cryptography, cryptographic hash function, block time, etc. We hope this book can demonstrate advances in blockchain technology as well as give references to the researchers, students and other related people.
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3D virtual worlds are becoming widespread due to cheaper powerful computers, high-speed broadband connections and efforts towards their tighter integration with current 2D Web environments. Besides traditional gaming and entertainment... more
3D virtual worlds are becoming widespread due to cheaper powerful computers, high-speed broadband connections and efforts towards their tighter integration with current 2D Web environments. Besides traditional gaming and entertainment applications, some serious propositions are starting to emerge for their use, particularly in education, where they are perceived as enablers of active learning, learning by doing, and knowledge construction through social interaction. However, there is still little understanding of how 3D virtual worlds can be designed and deployed effectively in the education domain, and many challenges remain. This chapter makes a contribution towards such an understanding by reporting on three notable case studies at the authors’ own institutions, which have pioneered the use of Second Life, a 3D virtual world, in higher education.
Research Interests: Information Systems, Computer Science, Game studies, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, and 15 moreDistance Education, Digital Media, Learning and Teaching, Instructional Technology, Facebook, Distance Learning, Entertainment, Google, Learning Analytics, Digital Marketing, Big Data, Digital Story Telling, Iphones, Game Studies, and E Learning
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Generative AI (artificial intelligence) refers to algorithms and models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, that can be prompted to generate various types of content. In this narrative review, we present a selection of representative examples of... more
Generative AI (artificial intelligence) refers to algorithms and models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, that can be prompted to generate various types of content. In this narrative review, we present a selection of representative examples of generative AI applications in medicine and healthcare. We then briefly discuss some associated issues, such as trust, veracity, clinical safety and reliability, privacy, copyrights, ownership, and opportunities, e.g., AI-driven conversational user interfaces for friendlier human-computer interaction. We conclude that generative AI will play an increasingly important role in medicine and healthcare as it further evolves and gets better tailored to the unique settings and requirements of the medical domain and as the laws, policies and regulatory frameworks surrounding its use start taking shape.
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Research Interests: Environmental Science, Computer Science, Algorithms, Crisis Management, Environmental Health, and 15 moreEvents, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Sensing, Analytics, Citizen Science, Data Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Systems, Crowding, Data Collection, Decision support tool, Crisis Informatics, Geospatial Analysis, Geographic Information System, and Geographic Information Systems
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Research Interests: Engineering, Geography, Demography, Computer Science, Economics, and 15 moreEpidemiology, GI Metadata, Biostatistics, Educational Research, Geoinformatics, Environmental Health, E Government, Data Management, GIS Metadata, Data Science, Best practice, Geospatial Analysis, Geospatial Information, Geographic Information, and Geographic Information System
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Research Interests: Dementia, Health Care, Housing for the Elderly (Architecture), Telemedicine, Medicine, and 14 moreMultidisciplinary, European Commission, Humans, eHealth, Europe, Public, Environmental public health, Telemetry, Computer User Interface Design, Aged, Commission, Ambulatory BP monitoring, Internet, and Clinical Trials as Topic
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We tested ChatGPT (Feb 13, 2023 version - standalone, available via OpenAI) using a rather typical clinical toxicology case of acute organophosphate poisoning. ChatGPT fared well in answering all our queries regarding it.
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Many information needs arise during everyday clinical practice. Problem to knowledge linking aims to answer these needs by providing contextually appropriate medical knowledge in the right place and at the right time. Empirical evidence... more
Many information needs arise during everyday clinical practice. Problem to knowledge linking aims to answer these needs by providing contextually appropriate medical knowledge in the right place and at the right time. Empirical evidence shows that well-informed physicians and patients are able to make better clinical decisions that positively affect healthcare outcomes. This paper reports on the design and development of a re-usable and flexible Semantic Web problem to knowledge linking service. The service makes use of metadata and clinical codes contextually to link disparate Electronic Patient Record clients to resources in an online medical knowledge service (HealthCyberMap). Clinical codes act as crisp knowledge hooks, providing a reliable common backbone language for communication between Electronic Patient Records and HealthCyberMap. Ideas to improve the service are also discussed. By minimizing irrelevant leads (noise) and reducing the time needed to find relevant information (the right contextually relevant knowledge is linked to real patient data in the Electronic Patient Record), the system is potentially beneficial. The actual success of the system will depend on the quality and granularity of metadata it uses and the topical coverage and quality of resources to which it points.