Innovative uses of Health 2.0 and Social Media
Imagine a ‘Wiki” to empower patientsSeveral Health Wiki’s are already online.WikiPublicHealth (WiKiPH) is a U.K. based information source. It remains an open source for articles by anyone. It appears…
The Amazing Journey of the Lowly Aspirin
Miracle in a bottle? Miracle in a bottle?There are few stories in the annals of medicine that can rival the rise of aspirin from an obscure chemical to the status…
Patient Engagement and Health IT – Social Media Voices
Four active social media influencers share their voices to define patient engagement and comment on why digital technology is important for the doctor/patient and caregiver relationship.What is patient engagement and…
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…
