Salin Sirinam

I would propose eHealth definition as the use of technologies to empower individuals to manage their health, communicate among all health stakeholders, and make uses of health data sources to improve health care widely.

I agree with your explanation of the 7V characteristics of EPI data. I also would like to add that EPI data can provide more values, such as being used for epidemiology research, economic studies in the cost-effectiveness of vaccination programs, and social sciences e.g. to understand the barriers of vaccine uptake. Therefore, it is valuable not…[Read more]

I’ll give the example of big data in chronic kidney disease. Big data in the nephrology field can involve not only national databases such as the renal registries in the U.S., UK, Europe (ERA), etc, but also data collected through EHR/administrative claims, clinical trial registries, mobile health devices, and molecular databases. These big d…[Read more]

Since the main cause of the attack was a staff clicking a phishing link, I think they could use some extensions that warn users before opening any suspicious links. MFA could also help if a staff clicks a phishing link, the authentication is still required to gain access.

I would add that they should also implement a rapid response plan for such incidents, in order to ensure that any suspicious activity is detected and acted immediately.

I suggest enforcing its policies by limitng third-party access to critical systems, regular motoring unusual activities and software updated. For the account side, MFA can as well help.

I agree that health workers are one of the main challenges. That’s why health informatics also involves people management in order to make the system friendly for the front-line staffs, while still maintaining data quality that can support public health.

My background is a kidney doctor taking care of dialysis patients. In Thailand, we have the Thailand Renal Replacement Therapy (TRT) Registry, a nationwide database that covers around 98% of dialysis services across the country. It integrates data from hospitals and dialysis centers using standardized forms and electronic submission. The TRT…[Read more]

I like your example. This also happened on social platforms in Thailand. People often share their personal information, and sometimes it could even be biometric data. These tricks are dangerous for those who are not aware of it.

I have just noticed that someone was trying to attack one of my social media accounts last week. So I’d identify some possible means as followings:

– Reuse passwords: I am too lazy sometimes to change and remember different passwords across many accounts. If one of passwords has leaked somewhere online, attackers could try to use it to guess my o…[Read more]

I was hesitated to choose between PaaS and SaaS. Reading the proposals about PaaS helps me better understand the pros and cons of them, so that I can make decisions based on each situation. Thanks for your comment.

I propose choosing the cloud server over the physical server based on the following reasons:

– Mobility: Users can work anywhere, as their tasks are mobile within the hospital.
– Scalability: It is easier to scale up and down. For example, during the outbreak with more patients, the cloud server can handle increased patients demand, and it can be…[Read more]

Yes. Connecting data across different organizations can speed up outbreak detection. It also makes me realize how important the concept of interoperability is. Thanks for your comment.

Hi Myo Oo! Thank you for addressing clearly how health informatics helps in every stage of the whooping cough outbreak. I like how you describe the practical use of IT tools on the ground in the resource-limited setting.

As health informatics combines people and IT, it can support the detection, response, and control of infectious diseases, such as in the following scenario: Influenza in school children in Bangkok.

Detection: School absence data collected through electronic or mobile systems show a rise in influenza-like illness. Hospital pediatric units also…[Read more]

I am a clinician with experience in health research, and am currently building up my knowledge in epidemiology and public health to gain a broader perspective on health. To improve my profession in public health/health informatics, I would need to gain knowledge and skills of the followings:

1. Computational and Mathematical Sciences: I have…[Read more]