Sun Screen Spray Sets Man on Fire
Banana Boat sunscreen proved to be a little dangerous. "The warning is not quite sufficient", states the victim. This is truly Banana Boat sunscreen proved to be a little dangerous. …
Facebook Adds Secure Portal For Patients/Providers
Facebook has just added a key component that allows health professionals and patients to interact in private.Now that 0ver 85% of providers use some form of social media it is…
What Really Happens When You Dial 9-1-1?
Last year over 300 million 9-1-1 calls were made in the US. What if yo Last year over 300 million 9-1-1 calls were made in the US. What if you…
Example of How Proposed Legislation Would Affect Telemedicine
A couple of weeks ago, I relayed concern from Jonathan Linkous, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, about proposed legislation relating to prescription medications before Congress that would cause problems…
Nominate a Young Health Care Leader For a $40,000 Prize
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will issue Young Leader Awards to emerging leaders 40 years old and under who have demonstrated their abilities and show the potential for greatness.…
Google+ Local: How It Impacts Your Medical Practice
In our December 2011 Newsletter I outlined a number of changes we expected to see in the coming year. One of the highly anticipated changes was the integration of Google…
New FCC Rules Enable Wireless Networks for Patient Monitoring
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has advanced medical innovation by dedicating a section of spectrum that will transform medical care. An FCC ruling on May 24, enables wireless Medical Body…
Breast Density Notification Bill on its Way to State Assembly
Misdirected Concerns prompt ill-advised regulatory bill in California State Senate.STOP THE INSANITY !By Jason GreenDaily News Staff WriterThe California State Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require women…
Be Your Own Masseuse: Self Massage to Relieve Caregiver Stress
Being a caregiver to an aging parent isn’t for the faint of heart. Being a caregiver to an aging parent isn’t for the faint of heart.The daily task of an…
Mayor Bloomberg Wants to Say Bye-bye to Big Gulp
I couldn’t let this one go by… I couldn’t let this one go by…In the latest move to get New Yorkers to adopt healthier habits, Mayor Mike Bloomberg wants to…
