May 2008 - The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck

Carmichael: Health Guaranteed- New Book Addressing Healthcare in the US...

" Read it twice and call your congressman in the morning."... maybe what we have been waiting for...someone from the medical side of the realm to create an answer to the broken health care system in the US...an Oncologist...BD This Monday a...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 4:32 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Insurance, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Book, Newsweek, Healthcare Guaranteed, Congresss

Duke University -Learning Science with Team-Based Learning and a Tablet PC

Great story on using Tablet PCs in the biology teaching and learning environment.. this instructor get's it...and on top of this, the university has an entire section devoted to explain what a Tablet PC is....and it can be used to provide feedback...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 3:43 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Tablet PCs, Medically Related, Technology, Other Items of Interest, Tablet PC, Science, Duke Univeristy, Biology, Tablet Computers

US cancer researchers attack federal budget cuts

" However, the NCI director did not hold out much hope in the upcoming presidential elections, saying the slate of available candidates was "a disappointment." ....and yes I can agree with this statement...nothing personal against any candidate...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 3:08 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, My Commentaries, cancer research, Research, Oncology, Congress, Budget Cuts

Five of the World's Most Technologically Advanced Hospitals

Nice article and very informative about the technology being used in these 5 hospitals, but somewhat surprised that El Camino hospital didn't make the list, anyway, in the Los Angeles area the Helford Clinical Research Hospital at the City of Hope...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 2:49 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Hospitals. Health IT

Can a new blood test enable personalized chemotherapy?

We have all heard of personalized medicine, but now the potential of personalized chemotherapy for some forms of cancer... the clinical studies showed that 58 percent were found to to be under-dosed...17 percent over-dosed...a new way to monitor instead...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 2:19 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Technology

Company that makes medical devices for kids enjoys its own growth spurt

One other growing area, medical devices for kids...this company creates orthopaedic devices for children and works closely with the Cleveland Clinic...and is exploring the development of biologic products created with the patient's own cells to help...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 2:10 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Technology, Pharma/FDA News

Hospital agrees to $1-million settlement for Patient Dumping

Over the last 2 years, there have been more than 50 cases of alleged patient dumping...the last being a hospital in Orange County, CA...also the van company hired will also pay a civil penalty....Kaiser settled their case last year....BD Hollywood Presbyterian...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 2:02 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Other Items of Interest, Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, Patient Dumping

And now for something completely different...A Robotic Symphony...

We have all seen the Robo Doctors either at the hospital or on the web, but here's a new twist that I couldn't help but posting... Robots conducting an orchestra! Watch the video it's a delight....and who knows will the robot be playing the...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 1:57 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Technology, Other Items of Interest

Taking computer chat to a whole new level - Wheelchairs

We have already seen cars that allow us to talk, and the next level is wheelchairs for the disabled that one will be able to speak commands to...nice and this will no doubt be a success and offer mobility and options to those who are confined to a wheelchair...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 1:12 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Technology

A New Clinical Trial To Examine TORISEL Plus Avastin For First-Line Treatment Of Advanced Kidney Cancer

Big pharma continues to move in the direction of biotech investments and clinical research in cancer research...here with Wyeth, Roche and Genentech working together...BD Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), announced the initiation...

Published Sat, May 31 2008 12:55 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Pharma/FDA News

Chocolate - Good for Diabetic Health - Study

More studies on healthy chocolate...more research is needed, but this looks to be promising... it's all about Cocoa Flavonols... and they are also found in tea, red wine, and some fruits and vegetables... related story here... and the study does not...

Published Fri, May 30 2008 8:53 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Other Items of Interest, Diabetes, Chocolate

Blogging--It's Good for You and your Health...

Not only does it have the potential to make one feel better, but think of the knowledge one gains in the process as well...according to the report blogging might also trigger dopamine release, just like music and and other stimulants do for us...it can...

Published Fri, May 30 2008 12:58 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Cancer, Oncology, Blogging

One Note 2007 EMR Suite Updated - The Ablet Factory

From the Ablet Factory, and I feature the updates on the blog as changes are made...The Ablet Factory is great for the small practice on a budget but wants to begin using a tablet and some type of electronic medical records for charts in the office.....

Published Fri, May 30 2008 12:49 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Microsoft/Windows News, TabletPC, Medical Records, Ablet Factory

Pharmacopeia Advances Strategic Plan to Focus Resources - Decreasing workforce by 15%

PRINCETON, N.J., May 30 -- Pharmacopeia (Nasdaq: PCOP - News), an innovator in the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics, announced today that it is implementing the next step in its ongoing effort to focus its resources on the...

Published Fri, May 30 2008 12:37 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Pharma/FDA News

Bikini-clad women make men impatient

And now for one of the strange studies of the day ...I guess it states that men should go buy a a bra...not to wear, but carry it around with you...that is if the pursuit is looking for immediate gratification...be aware of the bikini effect when it comes...

Published Fri, May 30 2008 12:25 PM by The Medical Quack

Filed under: Other Items of Interest, Need a Laugh