Notes From Afield—#TEDMED, Day One
TEDMED, that health-focused meeting of the minds, is underway in San Diego, and I wanted to share some impressions of the ideas proposed at the conference. This week, there are…
Connection is Critical in the Social Media Networking Space
People engaged in social media networking platforms are using it to build and strengthen relationships, establish trust, network and it may get them a walk down the aisle.…
Yoav Medan presented MRgFUS at TEDMED 2011 today
InSightec notified the Foundation with the following information this afternoon: "This morning, California time, Dr. Yoav Medan, Chief Systems Architect of InSightec, delivered an invited talk on MRgFUS at TEDMED…
Weight Loss Surgery – An Acceptable Alternative Treatment for Obesity
According to the California Health Care Foundation which publishes California Healthline, According to the California Health Care Foundation which publishes California Healthline, The number of weight-loss surgeries performed…
Michael Tanner: Despite Flaws, We’re No. 1
When Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi needed heart surgery, he didn’t go to an Italian hospital. He didn’t go to Austria or the Netherlands. He had his surgery at the…
When Will Providers Start Actually Buying EHRs?
Jim Tate, Meaningful Use Expert Is the Ice Dam Breaking? Jim Tate, Meaningful Use Expert Is the Ice Dam Breaking? There is one intriguing question about EHR adoption that everyone…
California Stem Cell Company Takes Over Hoag Hospital Cancer Program
The company is focused on working with stem cells and also has another division that creates tools for predictive toxicology screening, in other words drug screening. The company also has…
Can Your Organization Pioneer a Fundraising and Wellness Campaign, Reaching More Than 1.7 Million Viewers?
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was founded on a promise made between two sisters – Susan Goodman Komen and Nancy Goodman Brinker. Suzy was diagnosed with breast cancer…
Vaccines – The Most Cost Effective Way to Prevent Infections
EXCLUSIVE POST - In concert with sanitation and clean water supplies, vaccination has been the most cost effective means of preventing infectious diseases. Most vaccines have been inexpensive, easy to…
PSA Screening Guidelines Offer Discussion and Learning Opportunities
Posted in DiversionsHealthcare Policy & The MediaKnowledge & MedicineScience & Research Posted in DiversionsHealthcare Policy & The MediaKnowledge & MedicineScience & ResearchOne axiom is certain in medicine: there is always room…
