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In a front page article by the San Francisco Chronicle , they describe a report by the CDC, that reveals what we in Emergency Medicine know all too well. We have become the primary care providers of the community. To quote the article: "The likely Read More...
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Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:39 AM
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Senator McCain's Health Care plan says that the problem with healthcare is that it is too expensive and that there are 47 million who are uninsured. The McCain plan wants it to be easier for families to get the insurance they need. This will be done Read More...
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Friday, August 01, 2008 12:25 PM
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Most docs have recognized the ridiculous science behind the Quality rules requiring antibiotics in Community Aquired Pneumonia within 4 hours of arrival at the hospital. Finally, there is a study from our home NJ Medical School in Newark, NJ that reveals Read More...
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Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:41 AM
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This article per Reuter's reveals something that I am not surprised about. Physicians especially in their privat offices are not using computers to document patient records, write prescriptions or to track patients' routine preventative care. Working Read More...
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Friday, June 09, 2006 10:36 AM
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Attended this conference a couple weeks ago, and as usual it is probably one of ACEP’s most interesting conferences. There are great talks on the current politics facing our college and then of course visits to your representatives on Capitol Hill. Read More...
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:10 PM
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I should have thought of this concept . I have been eating only when I am hungry, and trying not to gorge myself with food when I am hungry for years. Of course, special occasions do not count, but then I tend not to be as hungry after them for a while Read More...
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Monday, December 05, 2005 1:13 PM
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Medicine and Man quotes two studies dealing with the newly stumbled upon Metabolic Syndrome . It is a syndrome where the great majority of teenagers are overweight and exposed to second hand smoke. Not surprisingly, this places them at risk for diabetes, Read More...
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Wednesday, August 03, 2005 8:30 PM
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I am not Catholic, but I am deeply saddened by the grave condition of Pope John Paul II. As a young man I remember his forgiveness of the man who attempted to assassinate him. It was a lesson we should all learn. Share this post: email it! | bookmark Read More...
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Friday, April 01, 2005 2:07 PM
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Many non-medical friends have asked me about the difference between coma, persistent vegetative state, and brain dead . It is not a topic that is easy to understand for the layperson. RangelMD just wrote a great explanation on the topic and I encourage Read More...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2005 1:33 PM
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Well, instead of wearing my EM Doc hat, the next 2 days I will be wearing the Mr.Mom apron as Mrs. EMDoc is away. So far no major issues, everyone awoke on time. Everyone ate breakfast. Everyone got dressed and looked neat and clean when they left for Read More...
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Monday, September 20, 2004 12:52 PM
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This article highlights an issue that has been present in our part of the country in the summer club scene for some time. Men and Women using Viagra to enhance their sexual performance. The unfortunate part that this article does not mention, is that Read More...
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Friday, August 06, 2004 1:39 PM
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There is now a test that consumers will be able to buy, that will check their drinks at a bar for the date-rape drugs GHB, Benzodiazepines and ketamine. A sample of the drink is placed on the card and if the drugs are present the card changes color. Our Read More...
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Tuesday, April 06, 2004 2:06 PM
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db found this new gastric bypass procedure from the University of Pittsburgh. I hope it is a safer procedure. My concern is that we are seeing a lot of patients having this surgery who probably were not at the last resort of treatment for their obesity. Read More...
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Monday, April 05, 2004 12:04 PM
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This article reveals something that many physician already know, but may be a surprise to the general public. That is to pay cash at the time of service , instead of the physician billing the insurance company or medicare or medicaid, etc. This does not Read More...
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Monday, April 05, 2004 10:50 AM
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After reading the article posted in my News section on blogging, I was not surprised. Technology often takes some time to develop and evolve before it catches on. This is true of the internet itself. It is also true in medicine. So many new treatments Read More...
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Monday, March 01, 2004 5:43 AM
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