Tracey at Admin

[EngMac]

I put up a link on anticoagulants that I found on the Medscape site. It is a really good one; actually one that doctors complete for education credits. Each of us can do it too and the information is really an eye opener. It makes one understand just how varied a doctor's advice can be. This information could be significant to some people since most are prescribed anticoagulants.

For years, I and others have been posting studies found on Medscape and this is the first time I have had one taken down apparently because I am advertising Medscape. The post I put up is no different than the many posts made about other sources of information. Common ones are the Daily Mail, Dr. Sanja Gupta, Kardia heart rate monitor, Pub Med, Mayo Clinic, and numerous other sources of information. Both Kardia and Dr. Gupta financially benefit from posts on their topics. I don't think Medscape does.

Has anyone else had this happen? Tracey said she/he would investigate this further. Perhaps if others comment on the value of studies found on Medscape, Tracey will allow them.

I was going to post a study found on Medscape on Left Atrial Acclusion for women. It is an eye opener as well. Women's hearts are very different from men's but most of the studies are done on men's hearts.

I have learned a great deal from information posts made by others and would like these types of posts to continue. This is one of the real benefits of this Health Unlocked Site.

Thanks

[CDreamer]

Interesting - don’t know what on earth happened here Engmac but plenty of us have posted Medscape studies over the years.

[jeanjeannie50]

You've been on this forum for a long time Engmac. I was disappointed that the post was taken down as yours are always particularly interesting.

Jean

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G'day EngMac,My thoughts are that it would be very useful if when a post is removed by Admin, that Admin then explain to us all why such action has been taken !

Then we all know the traps we must avoid.

John

[BobD Volunteer]

Not seen it appear even Engmac never mind being taken down. I have lost posts I spent ages writing before now when an internet blip shut me out so are you sure that didn't happen?

[EngMac]

Tracy did give me the reason and is watching this post. I am not trying to be difficult but I do think studies posted on Medscape are often of value to people on this site. I only post a very few; not all the ones that I read. It is very hard to relay the content without posting the link.

Carneuny, this is what Tracey said. I hope this is ok to post it.

Hi there,, thank you for being an active member on the A F Association Health Unlocked Forum. Regrettably, the Forum do have a number of rules that both Admin and the members should abide to - just to ensure the forum is ticking along as it should by sharing experiences and advice to support other members.

One of the rules is that we do not advertise links to external companies \ individuals \ articles. Therefore I have had to remove your recent post re: 'Medscape'

I hope you understand the reasons for this action on this occasion?

With kind regards, Tracy

[BobD Volunteer in reply to EngMac]

I think the rule is that one should not merely post links but include a synopsis. This has always been the case. Medscape requires membership and many of us are reluctant to sign up to such things. Posting a precis of content is quite in order to my belief.

[CDreamer in reply to BobD]

Fair enough Bob but in the forum rules it also asked we don’t post articles but provide links.

I am often bemused & confused as to the reasoning of deleting some posts & threads without a credible reason yet others remain? I’ve had a few removed without any notification, which for the life of me I couldn’t see was provacative in any way. 🤷‍♂️

Yes, also experienced the internet blip - usually when Admin are in the middle of posting so assumed there’s some sort of conflict going on there.

[EngMac in reply to BobD]

There is not really a membership on Medscape. You just create a login name, email and password as you do on the Health Unlocked site. I ask them to send me the articles posted on Atrial Fibrillation and what's new in cardiology for the week. I do not get asked for anything and I don't get unwanted emails or any spam. When I log in, I can search for topics and read anything on the site. The main page on the site gives the latest alerts on many topics; for instance, FDA warns Providers to stop using Eco-Med products for risk of bacterial infections. I have been on the site since 2015. I think it is a good source of credible information. I suggest that you take a look. Of course there are lots of articles related to Covid 19.

This is what Medscape is:

Medscape is the leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, offering the latest medical news and expert perspectives; essential point-of-care drug and disease information; and relevant professional education and CME.

Medscape membership is free and gives you unlimited access to the entire network of sites and services.

[CDreamer in reply to EngMac]

Ditto EngMac - now that was a great plug for Medscape!

The irony is that whenever a post gets taken down there is often a lot more coverage and discussion than if it just sat there quietly read by only those who were interested.

PS = for those that don’t know Medscape doesn’t itself do research or publish anything or sell anything - it’s an open access library and a go to destination if you want to read about research, recent publications/articles/studies on any medical topic.

[cuore in reply to EngMac]

Hi EngMac. Substitute PracticeUpdate (a site that has results of current trials) for Medscape, and get the same response (word for word) from administration as well as having the link deleted. That's what happened to me. I also thought the " information could be significant to some people." It is a shame and sad that valuable information must now be muzzled really diluting what was once an excellent forum.

[saulger]

EngMac, would this be the study, as published in the British Medical Journal?

"Conclusions Overall, apixaban was found to be the safest drug, with reduced risks of major, intracranial, and gastrointestinal bleeding compared with warfarin. Rivaroxaban and low dose apixaban were, however, associated with increased risks of all cause mortality compared with warfarin."

bmj.com/content/362/bmj.k2505

[SuziElley in reply to saulger]

When clicking on this link, all I get is a comment, “Hello world” so don’t think this is right………

[saulger in reply to SuziElley]

Something may be wrong with your computer?

You should be getting a "HealthUnlocked" redirect notice.

[SuziElley in reply to saulger]

Yes, I get the link but then ……..

[SuziElley in reply to saulger]

It’s working now! 👍

[saulger in reply to SuziElley]

Bravo !!!

[EngMac in reply to saulger]

This is not the same article. Hopefully, Admin will put up my original post and people can get the link. If not, maybe I can find it on Medscape and point it out for those who have access to Medscape. I am travelling right now so will see if I can do this later.

[saulger in reply to EngMac]

Understood. Thank you.

[secondtry]

Personally, I like links to save time; easy to ignore commercial interest.

[Rosiemycat]

HiI’ve tried getting into Medscape but it asks for Profession and Country of Practice, can you help advise how to answer as I would be interested in looking at it but I’m a pensioner.

[RoyMacDonald]

I just registered myself and typed "United Kingdom" and chose "Non-Professional" from the drop down list. Registration went through fine.

Hope this helps.

All the best.

Roy

[RoyMacDonald]

I recommend reading the first article on their news page about the affects of diet and exercise on Cognitive Decline and Dementia. medscape.com/viewarticle/95...

[saulger in reply to RoyMacDonald]

To summarise the article:

"...exercise, nutrition, vitamin D levels, carotenoid and lipid levels were all associated with the rate at which cells die off...reduced physical activity and increased malnutrition both increased cell death which in turn increased the risk for future CD [Cognitive Decline]."