Do Physicians Lie?
Yes. Professions that heretofore enjoyed public admiration for pursuing noble work and reputedly insisting on the highest ethical standards have been exposed. The Catholic Church could write a few blog…
Spinal Posture Indicator for Nursing Home Admission So Sit Up Straight!
The shape of an individual’s spinal column may predict his or her risk for nursing home admission or need of home assistance in old age, accord The shape of an…
Video Calling Shrinks Distance, Time and Cost in Healthcare
Have you noticed the recent wave of TV commercials for one-to-one video calling (Apple Facetime), or multiple participation (GoToMeeting) video collaboration, or one-to-many webcasting? Have you noticed the recent wave…
ADHD: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Trends
Summary: Did you know that one in 5 children are diagnosed with a mental disorder? Did you know that childhood ADHD is tied to obesity later in life? Do you…
Study: Mass. Reform Did Not Substantially Raise Acute Care Costs
President Obama is getting serious flak from all sides now, with the Big 3 “Scandals” facing him squarely in the face. President Obama is getting serious flak from all sides…
America Has a Healthcare Paradox
We have a real paradox in American healthcare. On the one hand we have exceptionally well educated and well trained providers who are committed to our care. We have a…
Meet the 10 Startups Competing in the HealthBeat ‘Innovation Showdown’
This article originally appeared on VentureBeatWe’re blown away by the quality of the more than 150 applicants to the HealthBeat 2013 “Grand Rounds Innovation Showdown,” one of the highlights of…
Time Management is a Myth: Manage Priorities Instead
Time Management is a MythThere is no such thing as time management. Time Management is a MythThere is no such thing as time management.You and I get 24 hours in…
Medical Abbreviations Explained by Mobile App
Does this happen to you? Do you ever find something–something unusual, that perhaps no one else wants–and think to yourself, “Where have you been my whole life?” Does this happen…
Mobile Health Around the Globe: Sending the Right Message on mHealth
(Editor's note: Mobile Health Around the Globe has 2 parts this week. Please read this great article first and then listen to the video of Alain Labrique who takes this…
