As the “ePatient movement” gains its voice, I hear a quiet echo…
By Christina Lizaso (@btrfly12) As the e-patient movement gains steam, I keep hearing a small voice behind me saying “But why does it have to be this hard? What responsibility falls…
Instagram for Healthcare Marketing: Why it’s Not as Weird as it Sounds
Instagram is just a photo site for posting “selfies,” cat pictures, fashion "models" and snapshots of what you ate for dinner, right? While the average user may only post…
Busting the Coffee Myth – How (un)healthy is it, really?
People just love guilty pleasures such as coffee or chocolate, always finding new ways to reason with their addiction and find some good in it. Coffee is not as…
3 Myths About Concussions
There are many misconceptions and myths about concussions. These incorrect assumptions can lead to misdiagnosis or a misled understanding about the condition. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and treatment of a concussion…
Video: The Future of Medicine in Nigeria Depends on Radiology
We spoke with Professor Gbolahan Awosanya, Professor of Radiology, Provost Lagos State University College of Medicine, Nigeria, at RSNA 2015 about the future of medicine in his country.Dr. Awosanya said…
What Orthopedic Patients Want this Holiday Season
A few years back my great-grandmother fell down the stairs at our family Christmas and broke her hip. Being the stubborn woman that she is, she refused to go to…
ASH 2015: A Cancer Community of Hope
Andrew and Dr. Jan Burger at ASH Andrew and Dr. Jan Burger at ASHI am writing this on the flight home to my new hometown of San Diego from the…
Should patients choose doctors who are friends?
Can I help you? Can I help you?In the social media era, it’s common to read articles discussing the blurring boundaries in the doctors/patient relationship. Usually it’s some version of, “Should a…
Collaborative Physician Development
My inspiration for “Collaborative Physician Development” came from Lee Ann Jarousse’s recent article in Hospitals and Health Networks. I agree wholeheartedly with her premise: My inspiration for “Collaborative Physician Development” came…
7 Design Ideas to Improve Health in the Workplace
There have been countless reports over the last few years about how life in the office could be slowly killing you. From eyestrain to back problems, there’s no shortage…
