Visitors From Another Planet
The outrageous and irresponsible statements made this weekend by Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) — a man running for the United States Senate — absolutely blew me away. Just in case…
FAT FREE = DANGER! (How I hate fat-free half & half)
OK, so I'm exaggerating a little--but only a little. I'm really concerned that the presentation of "fat-free" as some "healthy option" is not only a misrepresentation of the facts, but is…
Is your Hospital Afraid of Social Media?
A brief look at the figures, fears, and strategies surrounding the healthcare social phenomena Applications may come and go, but social media is here to stay—so you better get used…
Mobile Health Around the Globe: Good work in Africa; Cell Phones Improve Health Education in Family Planning.
The growing use of mobile phones and text messaging in developing countries prompted FHI 360 to develo The growing use of mobile phones and text messaging in developing countries prompted…
Why are Girls Being Abandoned and Battered ?
It's heartbreaking to read newspaper stories of girl children who have been battered to death by their parents or abandoned to die. It's heartbreaking to read newspaper stories of girl…
Aetna To Buy Coventry Healthcare for $5.7 Billion in Cash and Stock
Here we go again with more subsidiaries and buy outs and this time Aetna is going for the Medicaid and Medicare groups as well with this purchase. A couple years…
Electronic Medical Records are Super Cool!
Today Isaac, Ben Merrion and I filmed a video short on Connecticut Avenue in front of DC Immediate and Primary Care. We we creating our entry for "What's in your…
Unnecessary Antibiotics in Livestock: What’s My Beef?
I’ve already written about the overuse of antibiotics< I’ve already written about the overuse of antibiotics in this country. This overutilization costs money and causes medical complications. It also is…
Hospital Evolution: Collaboration in an Era of Change
Change is everywhere. No more evident is this than the presidential election soon to be upon us. And with the selection of Vice Presidential running mate, Rep. Change is everywhere. …
New Guide Explains Hospitalist Role
Next Step in Care, a campaign by the United Hospital Fund has published a useful guide explaining the role of the hospitalist.In most hospitals, there are now special doctors…
