Video Book Review: “Unaccountable” – A Must Watch & Must Read
Take a look at this video book review of Marty Makary’s new book on the healthcare system in the US, “Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You and How Transparency Can…
Major FCC Development in HIT for Wearable Body Sensors
FCC finalizes wavelength ruling for medical body area networksThe Federal Communications Commission has officially set aside a portion of the nation's wireless spectrum to wearable medical sensors, reportedly becoming…
Medicine 2.0 – Day 2 was Bookended by Key Keynotes
Day 2 of Medicine 2.0 opened and closed with keynote presentations that capture the scope of subject matter covered by this incredibly broad-ranging conference. Day 2 of Medicine 2.0 opened…
The Cost of Living in Fat City
Obesity rates have doubled over the past two decades and will almost double again over the next two decades unless the public comes to grips with its swelling waistlines, a…
Wanted: Global Health Diplomat
This is a joint post with Jenny Ottenhoff. This is a joint post with Jenny Ottenhoff.The Global Health Initiative was launched by the Obama Administration in 2009 as a new…
Virtual Tools as a Pathway to Better Veteran Care
As an AAMC summer intern, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work on the AAMC Joining Forces Wellness Week Initiative. My assignment was to help organize a…
Medicine 2.0 Takes Harvard Medical School by Storm
Last weekend, Boston hosted 500 cutting-edge health care practitioners, academics, researchers, app developers and students – and all of those appellations applied to some of the participants simultaneously. The fifth…
Health IT’s Sharpening Focus: Calibrating Health Care
Sometimes the state of healthcare seems more like the movie “Snakes on a Plane” rather than the symbol of the serpent entwined on the Rod of Asclepius (the Greek god…
Smart and Healthy Snack Ideas for Diabetics
For diabetics, snacking is crucial to maintaining energy levels throughout the day. Because they can stabilize or quickly boost blood sugar levels, planned snacks help diabetics prevent hypoglycemia, manage…
Integrating the Military Patient Perspective into Medical Education and Patient Care
Serving in the military requires people to commit to a job where encountering extreme risks are always a possibility and could result in a life-altering injury. . An Institute of…
