Video:Mobile Device Roundtable:Safeguarding Health Information
Last week, The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) hosted a Mobile Devices Roundtable with the public, industry, and subject matter experts to discuss how to better safeguard health information…
“Brooklyn Doc Billionaire” Will Unveil Potential Cure For AIDS
Taking its title from the Indian blockbuster film, “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Brooklyn Doc Billionaire” is the brainchild of Dr. Kumar Shah, President and CEO of Endocrine Technology based in Brooklyn, New…
Track This Bill – Extending the Dependent Care Credit
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives would extend the dependent care credit to include expenses related to caring for parents and grandparents who do not live with the…
What Happened to Health at the G-8?
For many years, the G8 was a great place for global health. In 2010, the G8 committed to US$ 5 billion for maternal, newborn and child health that grew…
The Use of Aspirin in Cancer and Heart Disease
There is a fascinating review by Cancer Research UK of the new and old aspirin data with respect to its effects on cancer and cardiovascular complications in the context of…
CA Nurses Can Administer Anesthetics
A state appeals court has ruled nurses who are trained as anesthetists do not need a doctor's supervision to give anesthetics to California hospital patients. I think the impact will…
Q&A With Lead Radiologic Technologist at Scripps Health
Jeremy Enfinger, BS, RT(R), Radiology Lead Tech at Scripps Health Jeremy Enfinger, BS, RT(R), Radiology Lead Tech at Scripps HealthEditor’s Note: We sat down with Jeremy Enfinger, BS, RT(R), Radiology Lead Tech…
Free Physician Rating and Medical Q&A Forum at Avvo.com
EXCLUSIVE POST - Avvo.com is the web’s largest expert-only health and legal Q&A forum and directory. Avvo’s mission is to help people make the best decisions for their important medical and…
12 Good Questions to Ask the Doctor
Yesterday my rant about uncertainty and probability got quite a bit of play in cyberspace, and I am glad. Yesterday my rant about uncertainty and probability got quite a bit…
Making Patient Experience a Priority – Infographic
A strong patient relationship is the medicine for what ails healthcare. A good patient experience must be made a priority for healthcare professionals and providers. Customer Service must make a…
