Palliative Care and the Patient Experience
As a blogger, I get a lot of press releases and news. One captured my attention, because I grew up watching Hee Haw and that wonderful Minnie Pearl - wearing…
Health Care Social Media Etiquette
You’ve had a busy Monday morning, checking in on your patients and assuaging their families’ concerns; now, finally, it’s time for lunch. As you stand at the salad bar, you…
Paper Records More Susceptible to Breach than Any Other Medium
The focus seems to be on electronic records HIPAA violations; however the truth is paper violations happen more frequently. According to the HHS for the period of May 17…
NASAIDs Causing Heart Attacks? Guide for the Perplexed
NSAID drugs NSAID drugsNSAID (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) are used by millions of people worldwide to reduce pain and inflammation. There are two types of drugs: the classical ones, such…
Top Paid Medical Apps for iPhone
1. Pill Identifier ($0.99)Developer: Drugs.comPill Identifier allows you to identify more than 10,000 different over-the-counter and prescription pills based on their appearance. Search by imprint, size, shape or color.2.…
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Impact on the Future Healthcare Workforce
With the landmark ruling upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it is not surprising to see the wide variety of reaction. As noted in this local piece, healthcare…
Molecular Diagnostics: Making the Uncertainties More Certain?
Scott Hensley over at the NPR's Shots blog posted a story about the recently approved molecular diagnostic test that can rapidly identify several gram-positive bacteria that cause blood stream infections.…
All About Genetic Counseling
Ten fingers and 10 toes. Many expecting parents will tell you that this is all they’re hoping for when asked if they would prefer a boy or a girl. This…
Technology Applications and the Fast-Moving Elderly
In 2011, nearly 80 million Baby Boomers turned 65, earning themselves the official title of ‘senior citizens.’ I’m not a huge fan of this title, myself, but there’s a lot…
Low Physical Activity in Today’s Youth May Mean Increased Dementia Rates in the Future
@kidsfitnessmiami Women who are physically active at any point over their life have lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life compared to those who are inactive, but teenage physical activity appears…
