By Nicholas Fogelson, M.D. and Chukwuma Onyeije, M.D.
Early reports described the story of Tracy Hermanstorfer as a “Christmas Miracle”. It has also been described as inspiring, heartwarming, and “wonderfully appropriate for the season.” Others have referred to her saga as a nightmare with a happy ending.
On Christmas Eve 2009, Ms. Hermanstorfer was admitted to Memorial Hospital in Colorado Spring, Colorado after [...]
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I’m continuing to read about technology and its relationship to the propagation of ideas. An excellent source in this regard is “Content” by Cory Doctorow. I originally thought the following quote was written by Mr. Doctorow regarding digital rights management and contemporary intellectual property concerns. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the actual author. QUOTE:
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It’s official. I’m in love with Prezi!
Prezi is something like PowerPoint except simpler, fancier and based on Flash. Embedding video into my presentations was quantum leaps easier than with PowerPoint. Prezi also represents a completely different way of looking at presentation software, since Prezi is a service delivered entirely online.
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I found this image while reading “What Matters Now” by Seth Godin.
Seth Godin writes about marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect. “What Matters Now” is a collaborative effort by a number of social media and marketing experts. The e-book and the above image represent a fascinating [...]
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Recently, I participated in a minor uproar on Twitter regarding VBAC.
The discussion arose from a story on CNN regarding Joy Szabo. The story detailed the fact that Ms. Szabo had been told that she could not have a VBAC at the hospital where she planned to deliver. As a result, she ultimately moved [...]
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Recently, I participated in a minor uproar on Twitter regarding VBAC. The discussion arose from a story on CNN regarding Joy Szabo. The story detailed the fact that Ms. Szabo had been told that she could not have a VBAC at the hospital where she planned to deliver.
As a result, she ultimately moved nearly six [...]
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David Harlow has an excellent post over at HealthBlawg, which summarizes recent discussions regarding patient control over health data over at his blog:
He also does an excellent job at posing two questions which require further consideration.
Below are some of my initial thoughts to his queries. I would encourage my readers to take a look at [...]
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In recent years, a debate has emerged in the medical community over whether neckties harbor dangerous germs. As a result, several hospitals have proposed banning them outright.
What do you think?
Should Hospitals Ban Neckties to Prevent the Spread of Infection?
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From The Decision Tree Blog Based on new research, Dave Dobbs introduces the idea of two types of people, “dandelions” and “orchids”. Dandelions can thrive anywhere, despite their environment or upbringing. Orchids, however, are more temperamental, and require a stable environment to survive. At first glance, the orchids may seem like a liability, and in [...]
Earlier today, a patient that I saw for an ultrasound asked me a peculiar question.
“When am I going to have my baby?” A review of her medical records revealed that she was 30 years old and pregnant for the first time. Her estimated due date was in the second week of January. She has [...]
