Healthcare

When you’ve been a patient inside the healthcare system you work in, you start noticing the little things: the silence after a monitor alarm, the hallway conversation you’re not sure was meant for you, the well-meaning “we’ll know more soon." The list goes on. I’ve experienced world-class medicine across the country all thanks to my heart transplant. But the system isn’t only a collection of procedures. It’s also a network of people and pauses. One missed follow-up call or one delay that no one explains? These become mountains when you’re the one in the bed. Yes, design is about technology and efficient throughput, but it's also about how a system feels when you’re scared. When I returned to medicine as a physician, those 'patient experience' memories followed me into every patient encounter. They changed how I communicate, lead, & potentially help design future systems. Good healthcare solves problems. But in my opinion, great healthcare prevents people from feeling like one. If we design for that moment between uncertainty and trust, we design for the kind of system we all want to work in. #womeninmedicine #patientdoctor #doctor

5 key developments this month in Wearable Devices supporting Digital Health ranging from current innovations to exciting future breakthroughs. And I made it all the way through without mentioning AI… until now. Oops! >> 🔘Movano Health has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its EvieMED Ring, a wearable that tracks metrics like blood oxygen, heart rate, mood, sleep, and activity. This approval enables the company to expand into remote patient monitoring, clinical trials, and post-trial management, with upcoming collaborations including a pilot study with a major payor and a clinical trial at MIT 🔘ŌURA has launched Symptom Radar, a new feature for its smart rings that analyzes heart rate, temperature, and breathing patterns to detect early signs of respiratory illness before symptoms fully develop. While it doesn’t diagnose specific conditions, it provides an “illness warning light” so users can prioritize rest and potentially recover more quickly 🔘A temporary scalp tattoo made from conductive polymers can measure brain activity without bulky electrodes or gels simplifying EEG recordings and reducing patient discomfort. Printed directly onto the head, it currently works well on bald or buzz-cut scalps, and future modifications, like specialized nozzles or robotic 'fingers', may enable use with longer hair 🔘Researchers have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously and non-invasively monitors blood pressure, showing accuracy comparable to clinical devices in tests. The soft skin patch sensor could offer a simpler, more reliable alternative to traditional cuffs and invasive arterial lines, with future plans for large-scale trials and wireless, battery-powered versions 🔘According to researchers, a new generation of wearable sensors will continuously track biochemical markers such as hydration levels, electrolytes, inflammatory signals, and even viruses, from bodily fluids like sweat, saliva, tears, and breath. By providing minimally invasive data and alerting users to subtle health changes before they become critical, these devices could accelerate diagnosis, improve patient monitoring, and reduce discomfort (see image) 👇Links to related articles in comments #DigitalHealth #Wearables

Dr. S M Ziaur Rahman, a medical professional, has made a commendable transition from a high-paying position in Delhi to establish a vital healthcare center in rural Bihar. His initiative directly addresses a critical gap in rural medical infrastructure, exemplified by his nominal charge of just ₹250 per patient visit. This significantly contrasts with typical urban healthcare costs, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent individuals from receiving necessary medical attention. Dr. Rahman’s decision was deeply influenced by a poignant experience: witnessing the plight of a patient from Bihar who had to travel to Delhi for treatment due to the severe lack of adequate facilities in their native region. This encounter underscored the urgent need for local, high-quality medical services. By establishing this center, Dr. Rahman is not only providing essential care but also significantly contributing to the improvement of public health outcomes and fostering hope among countless underprivileged individuals in rural Bihar. His exemplary action highlights the transformative potential of dedicated medical professionals addressing critical healthcare disparities in underserved regions. LinkedIn LinkedIn News LinkedIn for Learning

Meet IAS officer Dibyajyoti Parida, who makes pregnancy safer for rural women with free ultrasounds. When Dibyajyoti took charge as District Collector of Ganjam in Odisha, he discovered a glaring healthcare gap 👇 Pregnant women in rural villages had little to no access to essential ultrasound scans. Most diagnostic facilities were concentrated in cities, forcing women to travel up to 75 km for a simple scan. For women like Jhili Rout, who once had to borrow money for an ultrasound, pregnancy came with financial and emotional stress. This changed with Nirikhyana - a free ultrasound initiative launched under Dibyajyoti’s leadership. - 42 government and private clinics now provide up to three free ultrasounds for pregnant women. - A mobile app was developed to track pregnancies in real-time and flag high-risk cases early. - Rural women no longer see ultrasounds as a privilege of the rich—it’s their right to safe motherhood. The results? - Neonatal deaths reduced by 50% in just two years. - Maternal mortality rate dropped from 97 to 69 (2021-24). - High-risk pregnancy detection jumped from 4% to 25%, enabling timely interventions. But Dibyajyoti’s vision doesn’t stop here. The next phase of Nirikhyana involves AI-powered risk detection to identify complications early and save even more lives. By ensuring every pregnant woman gets the care she deserves, this IAS officer is proving that real change begins at the grassroots. More officers like him, and maternal healthcare in India will never be the same again. Have you seen similar stories of government-led innovation making a difference?

This cartoon made me laugh… and then stop cold. Too often, patients give up on care not because they don’t want it, but because the system puts up too many barriers. Download this. Log into that. Navigate a portal. By the time they get through the maze, the moment has passed. As a physician, I’ve seen the human toll of delayed care. As a digital health executive, I’ve seen the organizational toll: rising costs, unused technology, and clinicians burning out under systems they don’t trust. The irony? We keep investing in tools meant to simplify, but without engaging clinicians, embedding trust, and keeping the patient’s experience front and center, we end up with technology people work around, not with. Whether it’s agentic AI in clinical workflows, payment integrity systems to reduce waste, or new tech rollouts in health systems, the lesson is the same: efficiency alone isn’t enough. Trust, safety, and usability are what turn innovation into outcomes. So here’s my question for you: 👉 How do we design healthcare technology that clinicians trust and patients can actually use in the moments that matter most? Because care delayed by complexity is too often care denied. #digitalhealth #healthtech #clinicianengagement #patientexperience #healthcareinnovation

🔍 Ever noticed the color lines on medicine strips? These color codes are more than just design — they carry critical drug safety information. 💊 Here’s what each color means: 🔴 Red Line – Prescription-Only Drugs (Schedule H/H1) – Sold only with a doctor's prescription – Includes antibiotics, steroids, and psychiatric drugs – Misuse can lead to resistance or severe side effects 🟢 Green Line – Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines – No prescription required – Safe for minor issues like fever, cold, acidity – Common in everyday households 🔵 Blue Line – Schedule G Drugs – To be taken only under medical supervision – Often includes hormonal or long-term therapy drugs – Labels may carry “Caution: it is dangerous to take this preparation except under medical supervision” ⚫ Black Box Warning – High-Risk Drugs (FDA) – Indicates serious or life-threatening risks – Requires careful monitoring – Common in cancer therapies, antidepressants, etc. 🧠 Understanding these codes empowers patients and professionals alike to make safer, smarter healthcare choices. Ashraful Mollah Pharm.D. Student | Healthcare Communicator | Patient Education Advocate #PharmacyAwareness #MedicineSafety #DrugInfo #OTCvsPrescription #PatientEducation #HealthcareProfessionals #AshrafulMollah #PharmDInsights #MedicationMatters

In SAP, the process of managing Accounts Receivable (AR) involves several key transactions, often carried out through the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module. Below is a list of commonly used T-codes for Accounts Receivable in SAP: 1. Posting Customer Invoices and Payments: • FB70 – Post Customer Invoice: Used to post an invoice for a customer, which updates accounts receivable and sales revenue. • F-28 – Post Incoming Payments: Used to post a payment received from a customer (could be cash or transfer). • F-32 – Clear Customer: Used to clear open customer items (like payments or credit memos). 2. Customer Account Maintenance: • FD01 – Create Customer Master Data: Allows you to create a new customer in the system. • FD02 – Change Customer Master Data: Modify existing customer data. • FD03 – Display Customer Master Data: Display customer details without making changes. 3. Credit Management: • FD32 – Change Customer Credit Management: Used to update credit limits for customers. • FD33 – Display Customer Credit Management: Display customer credit information. 4. Customer Payments and Clearing: • F-39 – Post Payment: Manual posting of customer payments. • F-44 – Clear Open Items: Clears open customer items manually, like applying a payment to a specific invoice. 5. Account Reconciliation and Aging Reports: • F.13 – Automatic Clearing: Clears open items for customers automatically. • F-30 – Post Customer Down Payment: Used to post an advance or down payment made by a customer. • FS10N – Display G/L Account Balances: Can be used to check the balance for accounts receivable (G/L 100000, for example). • S_ALR_87012168 – Customer Open Items List: Displays open customer invoices and payments. • F.22 – Customer Aging Report: Provides a list of receivables broken down by overdue periods. 6. Credit Memos and Adjustments: • FB75 – Post Customer Credit Memo: Used to post credit memos (reduce amounts due from customers). • F-27 – Post Credit Memo for Customer: Another way to post credit memo for a customer. 7. Dunning (Reminders for Outstanding Payments): • F150 – Dunning: To create and send dunning letters to customers for overdue payments. • F150B – Dunning History: Displays the dunning history for customers. 8. Reports and Analysis: • S_ALR_87012182 – Customer Receivables Aging Report: Used to analyze aging of accounts receivable. • F-23 – Post Customer Payment and Clear: This is an alternative method for handling incoming payments and clearing. These T-codes cover a broad range of Accounts Receivable functions in SAP, from basic posting and customer account management to credit control, dunning, and reporting. However, If there is anyother T-codes, feel free to share.

What if we could read nutrition before the labs speak? 🌱 That’s the power of a Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination (NFPE). 🩺 🔍It's lens of insight. Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination (NFPE) is one of the most powerful tools in clinical nutrition—because it allows us to see nutrition beyond numbers. 👩⚕️ 👣 It is systematic head -to-toe assessment to identify early signs of malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies, fluid imbalance, and muscle/fat loss. It combines: 🔹️Clinical observation 🔹️Physical examination skills 🔹️Nutrition assessment data Why NFPE Matters: ➡️ Detects malnutrition early ➡️ Supports accurate nutrition diagnosis ➡️ Improves clinical outcomes ➡️ Helps create individualized nutrition interventions ➡️ Strengthens the role of nutrition in clinical care Before lab reports, before imaging, before biochemical confirmation—the body already reflects nutritional status. From “tip to toe,” the body quietly tells a story even before laboratory values and reports confirm it. From hair thinning to muscle wasting, from skin changes to oral signs—NFPE helps us read the “silent language” of nutrition status 🌟 Key areas to observe: 1. Muscle stores 💪 (wasting or loss) Temples, clavicle, shoulders, scapula, intercostals, thighs, calves - Helps identify protein-energy malnutrition and sarcopenia 2. Fat stores 🟡(subcutaneous depletion) Orbital fat pads, triceps, chest, abdomen - Reflects energy deficit and chronic undernutrition 3. Hair and scalp👱 Texture, thinning, brittleness, depigmentation - May indicate micronutrient deficiencies (protein, zinc, iron) 4. Skin ✨️🙎♀️ Dryness, cracks, pigmentation changes, poor wound healing - Can signal vitamin/mineral deficiencies or protein deficiency 5. Eyes 👀 Pale conjunctiva, Bitot spots, dryness - Suggests iron deficiency anemia or vitamin A deficiency 6. Oral cavity 👅 Tongue changes, angular cheilitis, gum health, dentition - Often reflects B-vitamin deficiencies and poor intake 7. Nails 🖐 Brittleness, spooning (koilonychia), ridging - Common in iron and protein deficiencies 8. Edema and fluid status 🦵💧 Lower limb swelling, sacral edema - May mask weight loss and indicate hypoalbuminemia or inflammation Its significance lies in timing and accuracy. It enables early identification of malnutrition, guides timely intervention, and supports more precise nutrition diagnosis and care planning. It also helps track response to therapy in a real, visual, patient-centered way. Because sometimes, the most important findings are not in the reports…they are in the patient in front of us. 🌿 See what the body is quietly saying. -- Swetha | Clinical Dietitian #NFPE #ClinicalNutrition #DietitianPractice #RegisteredDietitian #Evidencebasedpractice #PatientCentriccare #NutritionCareProcess

Integrated brain training is a real game-changer for ACL rehab. 🤔 In sports, athletes perform in dynamic, unpredictable settings, making split-second decisions while executing complex movements. That's a far cry from the controlled environment of typical rehab sessions. 💡 Rehab focuses on task-oriented exercises and internal feedback, but it might be missing the mark. From recent research it even seems that classic rehabilitation induces as much, if not more, of the neuroplasticity than the injury itself, increasing the risk of re-injury (Grooms, in press).   🏋️♀️ There’s a need for an implicit and dual-task approach in ACL rehab, starting from the early stages. The video highlights the integration of this approach into ACL rehab.   🔴 SL squat right leg; Pass left; Count -1.  🟢 Step-up right leg; Pass left; Count +1.  🟣 SL RDL right leg; Count -2.  🔵 SL squat left; Header.  🟡 Step-up left leg; Header; Count +2.  🩵 SL RDL left leg.   1️⃣ Neuromuscular deficits and muscle weakness occur at different central nervous system levels (Cortical, subcortical and spinal level) in ACL patients (Tayfur 2020, Bodkin 2019). These deficits in central activation are linked to poor recuperation of quadriceps activation and strength (Criss 2023). These neural deficits not only prevent effective strengthening, but also contribute to secondary injury risk (Capin 2016). Impaired strength and central nervous system excitability persist for months to years after ACL surgery, suggesting the need for integrated brain training during the early stages of ACL rehab (Kuenze 2015). Traditional concentric exercises cannot overcome the inhibited cortical drive to the muscle and therefore fails to adequately activate muscles and restore neuromuscular control (Lepley 2015).     2️⃣ There's a link between how our brains work and the risk of ACL injuries. Brain activity related to visual, proprioceptive and attentional integration are crucial factors in rehab and prevention of ACL injury (Grooms 2022). Interestingly, athletes with high-risk landing biomechanics following ACL rehab exhibit a brain activation pattern shifted toward increased visual-proprioceptive and spatial processing to organize movement. However, this heightened reliance on attentional and sensory processing for movement coordination might compromise their ability to effectively maintain neuromuscular control in high-pressure sports situations involving opponents or the ball (common scenarios for ACL injuries) (Villa 2020) The current task-oriented rehab methods might actually reinforce these less effective brain activation patterns rather than fixing them. It is paramount to design rehab programs that challenge both the body and the brain, simulating the unpredictable situations athletes face during games. By integrating tasks that require perception, quick decision-making and neuromuscular control, we are able to retrain the brain and reduce the risk of injuries (Chaaban 2023, Grooms 2017). #acl

🇰🇷 Beyond K-Beauty: Unpacking the hidden costs of Korea's Cosmetic Empire Korea's beauty industry is a global phenomenon, synonymous with innovation and cutting-edge trends. But beneath the glamorous facade lies a complex reality with significant social and economic implications. * The Pressure to Conform: The relentless pursuit of beauty standards, often unattainable and Eurocentric, fuels a mental health crisis among Korean youth. * The Rise of Medical Tourism: While boosting the economy, medical tourism for cosmetic procedures raises ethical concerns about potential exploitation and the long-term health consequences of invasive treatments. * The Environmental Toll: The industry's reliance on single-use plastics and harsh chemicals poses a significant threat to the environment. Diving Deeper: * Cosmetic Dermatology: The focus on achieving "flawless" skin has led to a surge in demand for invasive procedures, often with long-term side effects and potential complications. * Plastic Surgery: Korea boasts a thriving plastic surgery industry, but the societal pressure to undergo procedures raises concerns about body image issues and the potential for unrealistic beauty standards. * Ophthalmology: The popularity of cosmetic contact lenses and refractive surgeries highlights the potential risks associated with altering natural appearance for aesthetic purposes. Moving Forward: * Promoting Body Positivity: Fostering a more inclusive and realistic beauty discourse is crucial to counteracting the negative impacts of the industry's current trajectory. * Prioritizing Sustainability: Encouraging the use of eco-friendly packaging and sustainable ingredients is essential to minimize the environmental footprint. * Ethical Considerations: A robust regulatory framework is needed to ensure the safety and ethical conduct within the medical tourism sector. Tell us your views on this in comments. Source- Bloomberg Originals Blooming Minds 🌺 LinkedIn LinkedIn Guide to Creating LinkedIn News LinkedIn News India #KBeauty #KoreanBeauty #BeautyIndustry #MedicalTourism #PlasticSurgery #CosmeticDermatology #Ophthalmology #Economics #Business #Research #WorldTrade #Sustainability #MentalHealth #BodyPositivity #LinkedInNews #LinkedInNewsletter #LinkedInNewsIndia