News tagged with media
Cognitive health info from doctors found to be lacking
(HealthDay)—Communication between patients and physicians regarding activities that may be beneficial to maintaining cognitive functioning during aging may be lacking, according to a study published online ...
Neuroscience
May 14, 2013 |
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New global surveillance tool detectsmonitors public concerns about vaccines in real time
Scientists have developed a global media surveillance system that enables them to look for, and systematically monitor, up-to-the-minute public concerns and rumors about vaccines originating from 144 countries.
Medications
May 12, 2013 |
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Half of US plastic surgeons market their practice via social media
Half of U.S. plastic surgeons are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in their professional practice, according to a survey in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medica ...
Surgery
May 01, 2013 |
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News focus on aggression in ice hockey shifted from violence to safety rules, equipment
Popular media perspectives on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in sports like ice hockey has changed over time and may influence people's attitudes towards these injuries, according to research published April 17 in the open ...
Health
Apr 17, 2013 |
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Popular stop-smoking app updated to help more users butt out
An enhanced version of a smoking cessation app developed at the University of Waterloo was launched today with new features to help keep even more people from smoking.
Health
Apr 17, 2013 |
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Tweeting our way to heart health
(Medical Xpress)—Real-time social phenomenon, Twitter, can be a powerful tool to help prevent heart disease and improve health practices, according to a group of researchers affiliated with the University ...
Cardiology
Apr 16, 2013 |
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Social media can support healthiness of older people
The use of social media by older people can offer valuable additional support in cases of sickness and diseases, new research from the University of Luxembourg has shown.
Health
Apr 16, 2013 |
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Attention to TV is key link between screen media use and obesity
Using a new research method that tracks moment-by-moment use of electronic media by young people, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have shown that paying attention to TV is strongly associated with higher Body Mass ...
Overweight and Obesity
Apr 10, 2013 |
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Can therapy using robots reduce pain and anxiety among pediatric patients?
Pet therapy can help patients cope with the pain, stress, and emotional effects of a serious illness, but access to a companion animal is not always possible. Robotic animals may offer the same benefits, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Social media exposes fear of dentist's chair
(Medical Xpress)—A study of YouTube videos including emotional scenes where children and teens are seen crying, screaming and panicked has revealed new insight into their fear and loathing of going to the dentist.
Health
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Violent video games are a risk factor for criminal behavior and aggression, research reports
(Medical Xpress)—People are quick to point the finger or dismiss the effect of violent video games as a factor in criminal behavior. New evidence from Iowa State researchers demonstrates a link between ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 27, 2013 |
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Feeling sick makes us less social online too
(Medical Xpress)—When it comes to posting on social media, there are few areas of our lives that are off limits.
Health
Mar 22, 2013 |
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Social media decreases loneliness for older adults, research finds
(Medical Xpress)—Social media can be an effective tool for decreasing loneliness for older Australians according to new research conducted at the University of Sydney.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 19, 2013 |
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Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics
(HealthDay)—Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published ...
Pediatrics
Mar 18, 2013 |
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Can online chat rooms and 'cyberhugs' help chronic pain sufferers cope?
The more than 100 million Americans living with chronic pain and daily suffering often have limited outlets to talk about their conditions with others who can understand and offer comfort. Online chatrooms ...
Other
Mar 18, 2013 |
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Media Control Charts
The official Music Charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband der phonographischen Wirtschaft (Federal Association of Phonographic Industry). Media Control GfK International is the provider of weekly Top-100 single/album, Compilation, Jazz Top-30, Classic Top-20, Schlager Longplay Top-20, Music-DVD Top-20 and the official-Dance (ODC) Top-50 charts.
Official charts in Germany are presented by various companies who release charts on weekly bases online or on television. One example would be VIVA music channel which was founded in 1993. Another two examples would be MusicLoad and MIX 1both of which are online associations who post almost all the charts on weekly bases published by Media Control GfK International. The entire batch of the official charts; however, is presented by online enterprise called Chart-Radio which happens to be the subsidiary of Media Control GfK International.
For more information about Media Control Charts, read the full article at
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