Future Health: Resources

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Associated Press (Producer). (2015). 3D scanner helps map baby's brain inside the womb [Streaming video]. Retrieved from Associated Press Video Collection database. http://ebscovideos.ebscohost.com/v/103139191/3d-scanner-helps-map-baby-s-brain-inside-the-womb.htm

This video demonstrates the ability of health care professionals to examine the brain of an unborn infant while inside the mother’s womb.

 

Associated Press (Producer). (2015). Virtual reality helps surgeons train [Streaming video]. Retrieved from Associated Press Video Collection database. http://ebscovideos.ebscohost.com/v/110487032/virtual-reality-helps-surgeons-train.htm

This video shows the use of virtual reality (VR) for academic purposes by surgeons. This is an example of the future advancements in medical care and technology!

 

Belchetz, B. (2018). Can telemedicine change the future of health care delivery? Plans & Trusts, 36(6), 22–26. Retrieved from http://0-search.ebscohost.com.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=133380380&site=eds-live

This article demonstrates the growth of telemedicine and how health care is changing. It identifies the advanced direction health care is heading towards, and can assist in painting a picture of how our health care system could operate in the future

 

Lucyk, K., & McLaren, L. (2017). Is the future of “population/public health” in Canada united or divided? Reflections from within the field. Maladies Chroniques et Blessures Au Canada, 37(7), 223–227. Retrieved from https://0-doi-org.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/10.24095/hpcdp.37.7.03

This article talks about population vs. public health, and which health educated professionals are able to distinguish differences. It discusses if our future will/should unite population health and public health, or study them separately.

 

Younge, N., Smith, P. B., Gustafson, K. E., Malcolm, W., Ashley, P., Cotten, C. M., Goldberg, R. N., Goldstein, R. F. (2016). Improved survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes among extremely premature infants born near the limit of viability. Early Human Development, 95, 5–8. https://0-doi-org.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.01.015

This article studied the rates of death and disability in extremely preterm infants (neonates born between 22-24 weeks gestation), and identifies the decrease in rates throughout the years with the advancement in medical technology.