Where is nutrition in the health innovation discussions?

epistemocrat · Apr 5, 2009 · 18:43

One of my ancestors, Dr. Francis Pottenger, studied ancestral diets because he suspected that much of the health problems modern humans were experiencing resulted from improper nutrition.

On the Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation Web site (http://www.ppnf.org), you will find the following statement:

Fractal music for healthy hearts

epistemocrat · Apr 17, 2009 · 19:00

Music is an ancestral tradition.

Music is a 'cheap health option' with minimal side-effects. This option has upside with little downside.

Explore the link between healthy multifractal heart rate rhythms and neuronal signaling patterns and music. In short, can multifractal music act to 'pace' diseased hearts into multifractal, healthy rhythms.

Put Women in Charge of Health Reform

AaronBlackledge MD · Jul 7, 2009 · 09:29

Health Innovation Public Health Woman IT Medical Social Media Reform

Put women in charge of Health Care Reform instead of male politicians and lobbyists.

Mobile or iPhone app for myhealthinnovation?

Carlos (not verified) · Jan 17, 2009 · 08:12

Site looks Ok on my iPhone. I think it is essential to consider a mobile version or one designed with the iPhone screen limitations. This would show the initiative is up to date with current trends.

Why Obama’s Hot Bod Matters

neil · Jan 6, 2009 · 01:11

If Barack Obama could convince America to copy his exercise regimen, the resulting economic stimulus would be a bonanza. Forget the $1 trillion capital infrastructure projects: Americans need to shed their love handles and slim their bellies if they want to rekindle their nation’s productivity.

Use What Works for Web 2.0 for Health 2.0: People Freely Innovating Without Gov Burdens

Hoss at Big Guv (not verified) · Apr 23, 2009 · 09:43

The government made a rule of not interfering with the fledgling internet/web with sales taxes, not setting a bunch of rules that would be outdated by the time they hit the books, nor trying to pick winners and losers with laws favorable to some & penalizing others.

Centres for innovation crowdsourcing

fixhealthcare (not verified) · Jan 17, 2009 · 15:47

Idea 291. Setup a special health innovation center that accepts innovation ideas from the public and medical profession, with funding and resources to explore and promote the feasible ones into products/services.

Source: http://www.fixcanadashealth.ca/node/79

SmartCards that carry Critical Patient Information - Meds, Allergy, contact info

Sherry Reynolds (not verified) · May 1, 2009 · 18:15

Provide people with smart cards that contain their critical patient information on them (instead of their existing insurance cards or if people don't have insurance via a non-profit) that contains things like their demographic information, meds, allergies, a simple problem list and contact information in case of an emergency.

Intern, eHealth Unit, WHO

ciscogiii (not verified) · May 4, 2009 · 10:40

ShareMyIdea MyHealthInnovation

Create a widget that will allow people to insert a myhealthinnovation idea onto a blog post or a website and have visitors vote on their ideas!
Hope it helps,
Cisco

carlosrizo

Apr 23, 2009 · 06:23

#idea teach doctors to say "i don't know" (#thanks @dannysands) #health2con @thankbook

Blocktooth

carlos · Dec 4, 2009 · 13:54

Pairing of cell to cars bluetooth automatically blocks driver calls. Unlocks when car is in park or stops.

carlosrizo

Nov 12, 2009 · 14:46

wondering if medical/nursing students actually learn about posture (sitting vs standing) when in clinical consultations #idea

phoenix4u2c

Apr 2, 2009 · 19:44

Twitter or SMS notification for patients that their doctor / procedure is ready for them (like wireless table notice in bars!)

jddimarco

Jun 30, 2009 · 13:09

#idea Find a way to prevent Arteriosclerosis.

phoenix4u2c

Apr 2, 2009 · 19:53

Twitter suggestion boxes for health care facilities (posted publicly) with follow-up if/when suggestion is addressed

chickenfeet2003

Jun 30, 2009 · 07:08

clean drinking water for all by 2025 #idea

carlosrizo

Apr 7, 2009 · 10:26

nothing new but this idea is about good looking, tasty, well presented, healthy food for hospitalized patients.

One Med Form

John Reaves · Aug 11, 2009 · 18:53

We're proposing a radical if low-tech idea ... let's agree on a standard patient medical history form (on paper or any digital format) and ask every healthcare provider to accept it.

Background

What healthcare needs is an ethical yardstick that empowers patients!!

ConsentCare · May 4, 2010 · 14:44

If you are really sick, and particularly if you need surgery, how do you know how to find the best surgeon you can?

There are doctor rating sites, but ratings can be inaccurate or manipulated. Word of mouth may not be enough. "Board certified" is not enough.

What about knowing in advance how well your doctor is going to communicate with you?

carlosrizo

Apr 7, 2009 · 11:08

I would like to book appointments with my health professional online. Low cost? maybe not. But Google Calendar is free...

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