Consequences of Telemedicine Legislation
You probably think this post will focus on the bill being drafted by Senator Tom Udall and his staff. Even though I plan to address it, the first part today…
The Happy Advantage – Shawn Achor Video [Amazing]
Shawn Achor, CEO of GoodThink has traveled the globe teaching the simple steps to happiness and documented amazing improvements in performance when we change our attitudes. Then he…
GHI 2013 and the Rise of Multilateralism
This is a joint post with Denizhan Duran. This is a joint post with Denizhan Duran. The President’s budget request for 2013 is out: total money spent on GHI is…
Interview with Paul Wicks, PatientsLikeMe, Keynote Speaker at Doctors 2.0 & You Conference
I look forward to PatientsLikeMe participation at the Doctors 2.0 & You conference in Paris this year, through the presence of Paul Wicks. Paul and I had the occasion to…
Californians’ Attitudes and Experiences with Death and Dying
A recent survey findings of Californians shows that patients and physicians not discussing end-of-life care. Key findings include: A recent survey findings of Californians shows that patients and physicians not discussing end-of-life care. Key…
Questions for FDA, NIH on Failure to Publish Clinical Trial Data
Hat tip to FDAWebview: Three leading Democratic Congressmen are wondering why companies and researchers who run clinical trials are systematically failing to file final outcomes data on ClinicalTrials.gov as required…
Counterfeit Avastin Cancer Drugs Found in the US
Most of the doctors who bought it were in California too, where Avastin comes from. There’s no active ingredient in the counterfeit drugs to harm you but no drug
Algorithms in Medicine
Algorithms have a growing place in medicine. There are at least two kinds of algorithms – practice guidelines and predictive. Algorithms have a growing place in medicine. There are at…
Grand Rounds Hosted by HealthWorks Collective Next Tuesday, February 21st!
Next Tuesday, February 21st, HealthWorks Collective will host Grand Rounds. Grand Rounds is the weekly summary of the best healthcare writing online, featuring stories, opinion and analysis from doctors, nurses,…
Obama Likely to Win the Birth Control Debate
President Obama’s re-election chances are looking better by the day. Conventional wisdom (probably correct in this case) says the economy is the key issue in Presidential elections. If things are…
