Influenza Season Is Here, and It’s a Bear
Posted in Clinical EducationDiversionsThe season 2011-2012 is shaping up to be a nasty one from coast to coast, including here in flyover land. Posted in Clinical EducationDiversionsThe season 2011-2012 is…
Person-Centered HealthCare: How to Stay Safe While at the Hospital
“Hospital-acquired infections from all causes are estimated to cause >90,000 deaths per year in the United States and are the sixth leading cause of death nationally,” a CDC study revealed.…
Health Care 101: Survival Tips for Medical Students
Originally posted October 22, 2012 Originally posted October 22, 2012For the majority of my life, I have received a constant flow of unsolicited counsel from my family of doctors on…
What Is Personalized Medicine?
“’Personalized medicine’ refers to the tailoring of medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient,” according to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology report,
Time to Discourage Cancer Screening for People with Limited Life Expectancies?
The USPSTF recommendations on the age to start breast cancer screening attracted a lot of attention and opposition. I support the idea of starting routine screening later, because I’m worried…
The Overweight Obsession Continues–Wireless HapiFork That Tracks Your Food and “Fork to Face” Rate
This start-up just may not make it. The HapiFork from China will vibrate if it feels that you are eating too fast. It's coming out in February and will set…
Telepresence RP-VITA Robot Receives FDA Approval And Can Be Used in Emergency Situations
This is the first robot of its kind to get FDA approval. It has voice and facial recognition, touch screen capabilities and can be used with a smart phone. Here’s…
24 Hour Flu Does Not Exist: It’s Food Poisoning
In the kitchen and in the Operating Room In the kitchen and in the Operating RoomYou wake up feeling like you are hung-over, muscles hurt, then you realize you need…
50+ Uses of a Triangular Bandage
We are always harping on MacGyvering (or using something for a reason other than its intended purpose). Here are just a few neat ways to do that with a simple…
The Health Burden of Being American
Despite the widespread claims from politicians, providers, and even many members of the public that American health care is the best in the world, a new report from the Institute…
