Social media - amednews.com http://www.amednews.com/section/newsfeed News en-us http://www.amednews.com/article/20130422/business/130429982/6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 Online feedback falters when topic is health The majority of patients consult the Internet when it comes to making health care decisions, but few contribute to the knowledge base. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 EST http://www.amednews.com/article/20130422/business/130429982/6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 http://www.amednews.com/article/20130304/health/130309982/2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 Early alarms sound online when illnesses go viral Using Web-based methods to monitor influenza and other diseases could help physicians prepare for outbreaks before they occur, experts say. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:00:00 EST http://www.amednews.com/article/20130304/health/130309982/2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 http://www.amednews.com/article/20130225/health/130229994/9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 Targeted social media may help prevent HIV spread Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:00:00 EST http://www.amednews.com/article/20130225/health/130229994/9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 http://www.amednews.com/article/20130128/profession/130129957/7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 Medical boards keep wary eye on doctors' social media posts A survey of board executives finds that inappropriate communication with patients is among online behavior by physicians that could lead to an investigation. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:00:00 EST http://www.amednews.com/article/20130128/profession/130129957/7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 http://www.amednews.com/article/20130121/business/130129985/7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513 3 ways doctors can protect against social media fraud By taking a few precautions, physicians can ensure that they don’t feel damaging effects from online imposters and false comments. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:00:00 EST http://www.amednews.com/article/20130121/business/130129985/7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=20130513