This was published in 2025. The focus is on the US of course.
Why? US golf courses spray ~15× more pesticides than many European and worldwide ones. Chemicals like paraquat leach into local aquifers and air, matching the exposure gradient seen in the data. Not proven causation, but the pattern is compelling!
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Based on the best evidence we have and scientifically speaking, no single food is universally "the most unhealthy"!
I also dislike fear mongering in genera... IMO, it depends on dose, frequency, and overall diet. But based on the strongest evidence especially from human RCTs and meta-analyses: Processed meats (bacon, hot dogs, sausages, ham) are classified Group 1 carcinogen (same category as tobacco/asbestos for causing colorectal cancer). Every extra 50g daily raises colorectal cancer risk by ~18%. Links to other cancers and chronic disease too.
Even broader impact: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs: sodas, chips, packaged snacks, most fast food, candy, instant meals). Try to avoid them...
▶️Avoid regular processed meats. Minimize UPFs. Load up on lean proteins and fiber from lean unprocessed meats, veggies, fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, fish/eggs, Dairy. Stay within your caloric needs.
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▶️Moderation + variety > demonizing one item.
▶️Evidence evolves, but this is rock-solid!
Dark chocolate, it is suggested, can alleviate all manner of problems, from high blood pressure to depression, while boosting mental acuity. But this isn’t exactly true https://t.co/jJ5vq5ncVj
In modern healthcare settings undergoing digital transformation, the transition from manual to digital systems is vital. It is very important to understand the details of the role of steering committees and technical teams in managing this complex evolution. One of the important steps is HL7 integration, illustrating how standardized messaging allows disparate healthcare applications to communicate patient data effectively. This is what we refer to as interoperability.
Furthermore, we need to examine international initiatives like openEHR and IHE, which offer architectural models and technical profiles to ensure seamless data exchange across clinical domains. Security protocols, such as data validation and audit trails, are also emphasized as essential for protecting sensitive medical information. Ultimately, we have to understand that modern EHRs are strategic assets that require continuous investment and robust infrastructure to improve global patient care. AI will also play an increasingly important role in this regard.
#EHR #Digitaltransformation #HealthIT #Healthinformatics
Struggling to make sense of EHR interoperability, HL7, or openEHR architectures? 🤔 I just dropped a comprehensive breakdown on the tech actually powering digital healthcare. Stop guessing and start mastering Health IT.
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#EHR #HealthInformatics #Interoperability #DigitalHealth
Digital health tools are destroying the "information asymmetry" between doctors and patients.
I just published a new video breaking down Consumer Health Informatics and the strategic shift from volume to value-based care. Stop guessing and start mastering modern Health IT.
Watch the full breakdown here 👇 https://t.co/D4GyhBJLQQ
#DigitalHealth #HealthInformatics #MedTech #ValueBasedCare
This study found higher dietary creatine intake to be associated with favorable musculoskeletal outcomes, even after adjustment for physical activity, in US adults.
Starting a new Podcast:
NextGen Sciences.
Welcome to NextGen Sciences. The frontier where data meets DNA, and technology transforms human health.
Every episode, we decode the massive shifts rewriting the rules of medicine, biology, and human behavior. From the clinical algorithms of Health Informatics and AI in healthcare, to the deep code of bioinformatics, genetics, and neuroscience.
Curated by Dr. Khaled Ouanes, and delivered by advanced conversational AI.
This isn't just the future of science.
It’s the next generation.
https://t.co/jhNtutbhHu via @acast
نشكر المولى عز وجل أن شرّفنا بخدمة الحرمين الشريفين، ورعاية حجاج بيته الحرام، سائلين الله أن يتقبل من الحجاج حجهم ونسكهم وطاعاتهم.
ومع حلول عيد الأضحى المبارك، نهنئ شعبنا في هذا الوطن المبارك وأمتنا الإسلامية بهذه المناسبة، وندعوه سبحانه أن يجعله عيد خير وسلام واستقرار على أمتنا والعالم أجمع.
وكل عام وأنتم بخير.
New @AnnalsofIM
"The Human Factor in Clinical AI: Why Technology Alone is Not Enough"
Gets into the trust issue and concludes: 'The most important question in medical AI may not be “how accurate is the algorithm?” but rather “how do we calibrate the relationship between clinician and machine?'
https://t.co/n4ijxrm7o9
📢 Higher education is changing! Adaptive learning personalizes the learning experience, helping students learn at their own pace.
🚀 #edtech#futureoflearning#Adaptivelearning
In these hard times, I found myself writing about unveiling the Secrets of Inner Peace:
A Portrait of a #Wise Soul
Have you ever met someone who exudes a quiet confidence, navigating life's storms with a steady hand and a knowing smile? These individuals, woven from experience and introspection, embody the elusive quality of wisdom. Let's peek into the tapestry of their being, discovering the subtle threads that weave their remarkable nature.
1. Lifelong Learners: Their stumbles turn into stepping stones, each experience a chapter in their ever-evolving story.
2. Open Doors, Open Minds, Open hearts: Rigid walls have no place here. They embrace new perspectives, ever-growing in understanding.
3. Fallibility as a Friend: Not clinging to the illusion of infallibility, they acknowledge their imperfections, paving the path for true growth... For themselves, but mainly for others...
4. Ego, Slimmed and Trim: Unburdened by self-importance, they always try to focus on the bigger picture, finding strength in humility.
5. Thick Skin, warm and sensitive Heart: Like a majestic oak, they weather storms with grace, their core values stay untarnished by outside winds. They are not easily bothered by what others think or say about them...
6. The Keen Eye of Wisdom: Details whisper secrets to them. They notice the unnoticed, piecing together the world's hidden harmonies. They see the world from different perspectives...
7. Life is a Journey, Not a Destination: Learning is their endless feast. Curiosity is their main compass. Stagnation holds no allure for them.
8. Change, the constant truth... The constant friend: Life's ebb and flow hold no terrors. They adapt with nimble grace, riding the waves of transformation. They understand that change is inevitable. They even seek change...
9. Beyond the Bling: Possessions hold little sway for them. Their treasures lie in life experiences, the thoughts of bright minds, and the quiet richness of living according to their values, standards, and wants. Materialism disgusts them... At least, sometimes...
10. Serene Seas Within: Inner storms are weathered with a gentle calm. They radiate composure, an anchor in the chaos.
11. Wisdom's Whisper: Their advice, especially if sollicited, is seasoned by reflection and offers solace and insight, guiding others through life's labyrinths.
12. Turning Inward: Their journey begins within. Introspection is their secret garden, where seeds of understanding bloom... And why not thrive?
13. The Unseen Symphony: Their observant nature unearths beauty in the mundane... Like in the "Magic". They "dance" with the unnoticed, finding beauty in everyday moments.
14. Empathy's Embrace: Judgements and biases cast very minimal shadow here. They see the world through eyes of compassion, understanding the human fragile nature.
15. A Grounded Humility: Their wisdom wears no crown. They walk with heads held high in positive values, yet their feet remain firmly planted in the soil of humility.
This text serves me (and may be you) as a mere glimpse into the multifaceted portrait of a wise soul. Remember, wisdom is not a destination. Wisdom is a journey shared by those who embrace reflection, growth, and the quiet beauty of a life well-lived. At least to a certain extent...
- Dr. Khaled Ouanes✒️