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Assessing the Role of Medical Information Science in Digital Therapeutics and Virtual Healthcare
Get PDFMedical Information Science is very important for improving digital therapies and virtual healthcare because it lets people make decisions based on data, improves patient management, and makes treatment more personalised. Using artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and blockchain together in medical computing has changed how patients are involved, how they are monitored remotely, and how evidence-based treatments are used. Digital medicines, which use software-based treatments, are being used more and more to help people with mental health problems, control chronic diseases, and get better. Telemedicine, digital health tracking, and mobile apps are all examples of virtual healthcare solutions that depend on fast data processing, compatibility, and privacy to make sure that patients get safe and smooth care. This research looks at how Medical Information Science helps make healthcare better by making hospital processes more efficient, making sure diagnoses are correct, and supporting predictive analytics. It also looks at the problems that digital health tools cause when it comes to data protection, sharing, and following the rules. The study also talks about how electronic health records (EHRs) can be connected to AI-powered decision support systems to give doctors real-time information and help them make personalised treatment plans. As virtual healthcare and digital treatments continue to develop, strong medical informatics systems are needed to make sure that everyone can get the care they need and that patients have the same chances of having a good result. This essay stresses how important it is to focus on the patient in digital medicines and supports standard data control practices. The results show that Medical Information Science has the power to change the future of digital healthcare environments
An in-depth analysis of the benefits of musical therapies for people with dementia
Get PDFTo ascertain which actions, therapists, and participant characteristics had more potent and perceptible effects, a meta-analysis of illegal research on the impact of music rehabilitation on disorderly behaviors, nervousness levels, miserable emotions, with cognitive performance in dementia patients could be conducted. The researchwas initially a meta-analysis of all the randomized criminal trials uncovered in an investigation about over the last 15 years music therapy has been used with dementia patients. Music therapy\u27s overall impact on outcome measures was assessed by a meta-analysis. The disruptive behaviors of dementia patients were relatively significantly reduced, and music therapy barely impacted cognitive performance. Additionally, it showed little effect on anxiety and depressive feelings. Several times every week, group music therapy is offered to help people with disruptive behaviors, stress, and depression emotions
Intellectual Performance and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly: A Systematic Investigation
Get PDFConsideration should be given to the possibility that a lower intake of the vitamin D subtype 25(OH) D could increase the hazard of intellectual decline and the emergence of cognitive disorders. This investigation used the Trail Building Test, Part B (Trails B), and the enhanced Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) to assess cognitive function in 25(OH) D, a sample of 550 males. They also monitored changes in cognitive ability over an average of 4.6 decades. In an approach that took into account factors such as age, place of residence, period, and 25(OH) D levels, males with lower levels seemed to be more probable to have cognitive destruction. Still, the test for tendency failed to achieve numerical implication 1.84 with a 95 percent confidence interval 0.81-4.19 for the first quartile, 1.41, 0.61-3.28 for the second, and 1.18, 0.50-2.81 for the third. Age and education were taken into consideration, the relationships were even lessening. However, there appeared to be an increase for a separate link among more negligible levels and odds of intellectual send regrets by 3MS concert. There was no correlation between cognitive refusal by Trails B. Lower levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D didn\u27t appear to be able to predict inclusive and supervisory cognitive function at baseline
University governance in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the institution, society and the global environment
Get PDFIntroduction: This article addresses university governance as a key element in the management of higher education institutions in the 21st century. The objective is to analyze the paradigm of institutional university governance through a multidimensional methodology. Specifically, the study aimed to evaluate dimensions and variables such as academic autonomy, institutional social responsibility, digitalization, and sustainability.Methods: The qualitative methodology of bibliographic review of academic sources indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, and Redalyc databases allowed for the comparison and critique of studies on the subject from Latin America and Europe within the period from 2010 to 2024.Results: The findings suggest that successful governance is compatible with autonomy management under transparency, performance accountability, and social responsibility. Digitalization and sustainability are considered mechanisms to promote equal and quality access to education, particularly regarding data protection policies and user equity.Conclusions: Ultimately, effective university governance in the 21st century is integrated into dynamic, evolving, and adaptive approaches to technological and social transformation. The results of this research assist policymakers in the sector in formulating public policies and strategies that strengthen the institutional mission’s core structure, ensuring that university actors serve as fundamental agents alongside institutions in building and promoting equitable and sustainable societies
Exploring Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) in IoT Environments
Get PDFIntroduction; The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized numerous sectors, such as home automation, healthcare, and industrial operations, by enabling interconnected devices to facilitate automation, real-time data analysis, and intelligent decision-making. Despite its transformative potential, the rapid proliferation of IoT has introduced critical cybersecurity challenges due to the heterogeneous and fragmented nature of IoT environments. Objective; IoT networks consist of diverse devices with varying capabilities and protocols, making the implementation of standardized security measures complex. Method; Traditional approaches, including encryption, authentication, and access control, often fall short in addressing evolving cyber threats. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) tailored to IoT offer a promising solution, enabling real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and attack prevention. Result: However, the resource constraints of IoT devices and diverse architectures pose significant design challenges for IDS. Future advancements should focus on lightweight, adaptive IDS models leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies to enhance security frameworks. Collaboration among researchers, industry, and policymakers is essential to develop scalable solutions, ensuring IoT ecosystems remain secure and efficient in combating cyber threats. Conclusions; This paper reviews IoT security fundamentals, evaluates IDS solutions, and highlights key challenges, offering directions for future research to improve IoT cybersecurity through innovative strategies
System of actions that favor the training of second degree specialists in Family Medicine
Get PDFIntroduction: the National Health System (SNS) aspires for professional practice to be developed on the basis of specialized training.Objective: to design a system of actions that contributes to the improvement of the training of second degree specialists in Family Medicine, in the province of Guantánamo, from January to December 2025. Methods: a qualitative descriptive investigation was carried out in postgraduate education. The population consisted of 611 first-degree specialists in family medicine with three or more years\u27 experience. The sample was 127 by simple random non-probabilistic method, 15 experts and 13 managers and teaching staff. The following theoretical methods were used: analysis-synthesis for the fundamentals and definitions related to the subject, specialized documentary review; registration of second degree specialists; induction-deduction for the determination of the specificities of second degree training. Empirical methods: surveys through questionnaires and group interviews. Variable: system of actions in four stages. Results: specific actions with objectives were designed, after identifying strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats. The actions responded to the diagnosis of the current situation of second degree specialists in General Comprehensive Medicine, socialization of the Regulations for obtaining the Second Degree in Health Sciences specialties, methodological guidelines, as well as indicators for evaluation. Conclusions: the proposed system of actions constitutes a tool for the preparation of first-degree specialists for second-degree training in the specialty of Family Medicine
Feedback strategies to improve self-regulation and autonomous learning
Get PDFFeedback is a fundamental component in higher education as it facilitates the development of self-regulation and autonomous learning skills. In Ecuador, several educational institutions struggle with implementing effective feedback strategies, which impacts students’ academic performance. This study analyzes the impact of structured feedback on improving learning self-regulation by comparing students’ performance before and after the intervention. Through a quasi-experimental design with a control and an experimental group, a formative feedback program was applied to university students from different disciplines. The results show a significant improvement in the ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate learning in the experimental group, highlighting the importance of integrating feedback strategies into Ecuadorian higher education
Women who transformed medicine: legacies of innovation and perseverance
Get PDFThroughout history, women have played a crucial role in the evolution of medicine, overcoming countless obstacles to contribute significant innovations. Their achievements have transformed healthcare and scientific research from ancient times to the present. Figures like Florence Nightingale redefined nursing as a professional discipline, while scientists like Marie Curie paved the way for advancements in radiotherapy. Today, women continue to strengthen their presence across various medical specialties, although challenges regarding equity and recognition persist. This essay aims to analyze the impact of women in medicine throughout history, highlighting their contributions, the challenges they have faced, and their legacy in advancing medical knowledge. Their legacy of perseverance, knowledge, and leadership inspires new generations, reaffirming that excellence in medicine knows no gender
Evaluation of a strategy for the formation of investigative skills in medical students
Get PDFBasis: the last decades have been characterized by deep social, economic, technological and scientific transformations that give a new value to knowledge. Faced with the challenges of current public health, medical students fail to consciously and explicitly develop investigative skills related to the modes of professional action during their career. Objective: to evaluate the results of the application of a strategy for the formation of investigative skills in medical students of the Hermanos Cruz University Polyclinic, in the Pinar del Río municipality, during five academic years between 2020 and 2024.Methods: a descriptive, longitudinal and prospective investigation was carried out. The population consisted of 42 inmates and 59 teachers. Empirical (group interview with teachers and student surveys) and theoretical methods were used. Results: the students and professors recognized the importance of the formation of investigative skills, as a consequence of the structuring and content system of the proposed strategy, as well as the contribution of the clinical method in the process of formation of investigative skills.Conclusions: the evaluation of the partial implementation of the specific actions, through the application of an experience, demonstrated the relevance of the research carried out in achieving the formation of investigative skills in the students included in the study and in conceiving the training process. of these skills, based on clinical and epidemiological methods as fundamental agents and motors of this process
Rethinking academia: the need to establish chairs in private universities
Get PDFIn the context of higher education, private universities have prioritized flexible management models at the expense of collegial structures such as university chairs. Historically fundamental in academia, university chairs facilitate the integration of teaching and research, strengthening academic communities. However, their absence in private institutions has fragmented teaching and limited scientific output. This article argues for the necessity of establishing university chairs in private universities to enhance educational quality, foster collaboration, and consolidate institutional identity. Organizational and economic barriers to their implementation are analyzed, and strategies such as partnerships with the productive sector and digitalization are proposed. Additionally, a methodological model based on three types of chairs - academic, research, and innovation - is presented. The study concludes that adopting these structures is key to enhancing the academic and social impact of private universities in a globalized and competitive environment