Articles tagged with Social Media
A study found that Twitter is used by individuals and organizations involved in clinical toxicology and poison control to share information on diagnosis, management, and conferences. The audit yielded 51 relevant accounts with an average of 1,084 followers.
A new study from the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business found that people are more likely to donate when their token support is private, not public. Publicly showing support on social media can actually decrease the likelihood of donating later.
Adult females are more prone to allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases compared to males, with gender differences changing after puberty. Genetics play a role in determining allergy and asthma risk, with personalized medicine being key to effective treatment.
Allergy expert Dr. David Stukus debunks common myths, including artificial dyes, vaccines, at-home blood tests, dietary restrictions, and pet allergies. He emphasizes the importance of consulting a board-certified allergist for proper evaluation and treatment.
Patients should never drive if taking narcotic pain medication, as it impairs cognitive judgment and reaction time. Additionally, using one arm can significantly limit safe driving abilities due to impaired coordination and control of the vehicle.
A historic 9-month fire fueled a surge in tire recycling, reducing toxic waste and producing eco-friendly mulch, fill material, and power sources. Advances in fire monitoring enabled faster blaze prediction and response.
According to the USC CTM report, Americans' media consumption has increased significantly between 2008 and 2015, with average daily consumption expected to reach 15.5 hours by 2015. The total amount of data delivered will exceed 8.75 zettabytes annually, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 25%.
Researchers found significant improvements in code blues (54 vs 39), falls (1 vs 0), and overall mortality (90 vs 77) for patients with eICU monitoring. Median length of stay also decreased to 3 days with eICU monitoring.
Researchers surveyed ICU physicians in five ICUs and found that patients waiting for care were negatively affected by futile treatment. The study revealed that a significant number of patients waited for over four hours or more before receiving care, with some spending extended periods waiting due to lack of ICU capacity.
A University of Cologne study found that washing hands after a task increases optimism after failure, but hampers future performance in the same task domain. The subjects who washed their hands were more optimistic initially, but performed similarly to those who didn't wash their hands when faced with the same challenge again.
Researchers at Stanford University's Natural Capital Project used Flickr data to assess the value of natural tourist attractions, finding a reliable indicator for visitation rates and values. This approach revolutionizes study methods, providing insights into what attracts people to natural areas and informing better land management.
A new study published in Health Affairs examines the pursuit of improved physical and mental health through various initiatives, including expanding home-delivered meal programs for seniors. The study also explores the economic benefits of biosimilars and how delaying aging could increase life expectancy by an additional 2.2 years.
Yedioth Group won the Daniel H. Wagner Prize for its analysis that reduced print magazine delivery costs by using sophisticated analytics and math modeling. The team developed a pooling model of delayed distribution, enabling dramatic reductions in production and return levels while maintaining sales.
Healthcare spending in the US is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.8% from 2012 to 2022, with increased growth expected after 2013 due to expanded health coverage and faster economic growth. The Affordable Care Act is expected to influence this growth, with Medicaid enrollment increasing by 8.7 million people in 2014.
Researchers used Twitter data to identify 37,717 troubling tweets from 28,088 unique users, strongly correlating with actual suicide rates. The study suggests using social media as a complement to existing suicide prevention efforts, particularly on platforms like Twitter where public tweets can be addressed and responded to.
A study found that Lance Armstrong used Twitter to employ image-repair strategies, including attacking the accuser and bolstering his image, but neglected to do so after admitting to doping. The research suggests that athletes should be prepared with strategies for navigating traditional and social media platforms.
A study by the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute reveals common features in user activity on Twitter and stock market transactions. The analysis shows that events in society trigger collective behaviour among large groups, leading to sudden and intense online activity.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo suggest that Facebook and Twitter can provide valuable insights into controlling infectious diseases. By analyzing social media data, they aim to develop predictive models that understand how people respond to biological contagions.
Research highlights oats as a nutritious whole grain with a wide spectrum of biologically active compounds, including carotenoids, tocols, flavonoids, and avenanthramides. These polyphenols possess anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects, potentially benefiting human health.
A study on effective leadership in Wikipedia found that shared leadership behaviors increase commenting and editing behaviors among users. The researchers analyzed over 4 million messages, using machine-learning coding to identify patterns.
A recent study found that people who engage in health-specific social networking sites are more likely to quit smoking and maintain abstinence. The study suggests that increased social connectedness on these sites leads to a stronger sense of community, trust, and self-efficacy, ultimately aiding smokers in quitting
A team of University of Pennsylvania researchers used Facebook data to develop computer models that accurately predicted users' age, gender, and personality traits. The study drew on a large dataset of Facebook status updates to identify linguistic patterns that correlated with specific characteristics.
Researchers analyzed tweets from eight national newspapers across the US, UK, Spain, Brazil, and Germany to study global news reading habits. They found that different countries have stronger preferences for specific types of articles, such as opinion and world news in the US and Britain, and local and national news in Spain.
People with lower self-esteem focus on others' posts, while those with higher self-esteem invest in personal profile information on Facebook. Individuals with higher self-esteem also show more agency, adding family, education, and work experience to their profiles.
Carnegie Mellon researchers used Twitter analysis to predict NFL game outcomes and found a 55% accurate method for beating the spread. However, their analysis was limited by the rapidly changing nature of Twitter and the skill of sports books in setting point spreads.
A recent study found that people who are obese are more likely to experience occasional migraines, with obese individuals being 81% more likely to have episodic migraine. The research suggests that promoting healthy lifestyle choices for diet and exercise may be beneficial in managing episodic migraine.
Scientists like David Shiffman and Emily Darling document how tweeting supports scientific communication and outreach. They argue that a little effort on Twitter can provide enormous value for connecting with a diverse audience and sparking interdisciplinary collaborations.
A study at the European Respiratory Society Annual Congress found that a music video produced by Dr. Tapas Mukherjee increased awareness of new guidelines for managing acute asthma. The video was shared on social media sites, leading to improved knowledge among healthcare professionals.
A study by Brigham Young University researchers found that individuals who lie in digital conversations, such as texting or social media, tend to be slower to respond, edit their messages less, and provide shorter answers compared to truthful responses.
A UCLA study demonstrates that combining behavioral science with social media and online communities can lead to increased HIV testing and encouraged significant behavioral change among high-risk groups. The approach proved to be one of the best HIV-prevention methods on the Internet, with high retention rates and successful engagement.
A new study from the University of Southern California examines how teenagers' online social networking sites influence their smoking and alcohol use. The researchers found that exposure to friends' online pictures of partying or drinking was significantly associated with both smoking and alcohol use.
A University of Missouri study found that posting crisis information on Facebook can improve an organization's public image and reduce perceived severity of the crisis. Researchers measured participants' attitudes before and after exposure to Facebook posts from fictional universities' main accounts.
A study by USC researchers found that 20% of tweets contain location data, including active location monitoring and ambient location data. The researchers developed an app, Twitter2GIS, to analyze metadata and map user locations.
A Facebook intervention led to increased HIV testing among high-risk men, with a peer-led group showing significant results. The study found that more participants requested an HIV testing kit after 12 weeks compared to the control group.
Researchers found that Facebook users' intensity of use is predicted by activity in the nucleus accumbens, a region involved in processing rewards and reputation. The study suggests social media use may be linked to changes in brain function related to reputation and self-image.
Researchers found that considering the larger picture helps diffuse negative emotions and provides a sense of direction for action. Participants who perceived the event as farther away in time were more confident in their understanding about why it happened.
The US Pharmacopeial Convention has introduced new limits on 15 elemental impurities and procedures for measuring levels, updating tests used to ensure safe products. The changes require drug companies to install multiple systems at multiple sites, potentially increasing costs.
Consumers with low self-esteem use brands to stand out and feel included, but also seek to distinguish themselves when feeling excluded. Companies can create brand communities and social media engagement to address these needs, appealing to both belongingness and differentiation.
Professor Des Higham has received a Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship to research potential applications of social media data. He aims to identify interest groups, categorize network users based on influence and predict energy usage in individual households.
NOAA has expanded its National System of Marine Protected Areas by adding 82 existing sites, bringing the total number to 437. The additions include state marine protected areas from California and Texas, which will continue to be managed by their respective state governments.
A new University of Michigan study found that Facebook use predicts declines in a user's well-being, undermining their social connection needs. In contrast, direct interactions with other people on the platform led participants to feel better over time.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers analyzed over 3 million news articles and Twitter profiles to create a system that characterizes the content of shared articles based on readers' self-described interests. This approach provides a consistent and reliable means of representing content, enabling better performance ...
A study by Russell Spiker analyzed 23 YouTube videos with over 200 comments each, revealing three major themes: hostility, overt racism, and racial stereotyping. The analysis also found that claims of racism often initiated discussions but didn't characterize them. Hostility was frequent in racially-themed discussions.
An Indiana University study analyzed 537 million tweets to find a correlation between the number of tweets about a candidate and their vote count. The research suggests that social media behavior can be used as an indicator of real-world political behavior, providing a new tool for analyzing election outcomes.
Researchers analyzed 537 million tweets to gauge public attitudes towards Republican and Democratic candidates in the US House of Representatives. The study found a strong correlation between tweet volume and vote percentage, suggesting that online social media behavior can be used to assess real-world political behavior.
Researchers have discovered a new species of table coral, Acropora cytherea, in Hawaiian waters. The coral was found to be 14 years old and is believed to be colonizing O'ahu reefs from neighboring islands.
A new system, nEmesis, uses machine-learning and crowdsourcing to analyze millions of tweets to find reports of likely food poisoning following a restaurant visit. The system ranks restaurants according to how likely it is for someone to become ill after visiting that restaurant.
A study by Jordan Smith found that residents in growing communities trust information from family members, churches, and local newspapers more than elected officials or national news sources. This shift can lead to conflicts over values and ideologies, complicating long-term environmental and community planning.
Scientists have made significant strides in harnessing the properties of resilin, a natural protein that enables insects to flap their wings and jump. Resilin has been modified for use in diagnostics, engineered to act like human cartilage, and developed into hybrid materials for cardiovascular applications.
A new study by Jonah Berger and Raghuram Iyengar found that written conversations on Facebook lead to discussions of more interesting products and brands compared to oral conversations. This is because written communication allows consumers time to think before responding, enabling them to select more engaging topics.
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that empowering consumers through product development can lead to a backlash when combined with social media influence. Consumers who feel empowered are more likely to deliberately express opposing views and rebel against attempts to shape their opinions.
A study by Russell W. Belk finds that consumers are losing inhibitions and sharing personal thoughts, photos, and opinions online without limits. This 'online disinhibition effect' can lead to regrettable posts, affecting school, job, and relationship prospects.
A new study by Columbia Business School and University of Pittsburgh professors predicts Twitter's user engagement will slow down, shifting from a social network to a content-delivery platform. Everyday users are expected to stop posting as much, while celebrities and commercial users will continue to post for financial gain.
A new online tool helps quantify subjective opinions on city environments, linking safety perceptions to violent crime rates. The study found correlations between perceived class and safety scores in US cities compared to Austrian counterparts.
NIST researchers create a standard language for describing molecules, enabling rapid search and identification of substances with specific properties. The approach could speed up the development of new drugs and designer materials by allowing scientists to quickly sift through vast chemical and biological data sets.
Two new studies describe health success stories outside the US, showcasing Avahan HIV prevention program transitioned to government management in India and Bolsa Família conditional cash transfer program reducing infant mortality rates in Brazil.
A new study suggests that Chinese people are at a higher risk of stroke than Caucasians. The research found a slightly higher overall risk of stroke in Chinese people, with a range of 205 to 584 strokes per 100,000 Chinese people age 45 to 74 compared to 170 to 335 strokes per 100,000 Caucasian people in the same age group.
A Northwestern University study found that young adults, particularly men and Hispanics, are less likely to manage their social media privacy settings as they seek a job or maintain employment. In contrast, women, whites, and those with higher Internet skills tend to actively manage their online profiles.
A new species of snow scorpionfly was discovered in Alaska, providing insights into the evolutionary origin of fleas. The insect belongs to a group that dates back over 145 million years, with fossil evidence supporting its Jurassic-era origins.
A recent study by UT Arlington professor Jiyoon Yoon found that cyberbullying in the college environment can pose serious consequences, including physical endangerment. The researchers also discovered that most respondents considered cyberbullying to be more prevalent at the secondary school level.