Nothing more important in medicine than antibiotics for acute infections–big life saver.
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Alzheimers is a Tough Nut
Devastating and widespread problem, dementia, caused by vascular disease and Alzheimer’s.
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Drug Abuse Tracker for Rhode Island
Many states have pharmacy monitoring programs for people who are multisourcing, in fact pharmacists exchange information on multiple sourcing. Obvious problem for illicit marketing and abuse.
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Sharing Medical Information has Positive Effects
Although some would warn about privacy problems, knowing the medical history is essential to good care.
Sharing info on patients overcomes some problems, like inadequate or incomplete patient or family sourced information.
http://www.healthcanal.com/public-health-safety/46928-when-hospitals-share-patient-records-emergency-patients-benefit-study-suggests.html
John Goodman and the Obamacare Death Spiral
Anyone not know what adverse selection is?
The Death Spiral is what destroys insurance.
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Tamiflu Research a Mixed Report
One of my favorite literature researchers is Richard Bukata.
Here he talks about a marginal benefit for flu.
Tamiflu
http://www.epmonthly.com/www.epmonthly.com/features/current-features/tamiflu-know-the-research-before-you-prescribe/?utm_source=EPM+2014-1-23&utm_campaign=EPM+January+23+2014&utm_medium=email
Illinois get's into the Medical Maryjuana Game
Hey Illinois is an economic and political train wreck–let’s get stoned.
http://www.pjstar.com/article/20140121/NEWS/140129845
Single Payor Healthcare Mediocrity and Rationing in the UK
John Goodman’s tale of things going south in the UK.
I ran an HMO one time in my life–CEO and Medical Director.
In a managed single source healthcare system you can always control costs by limiting access, appointments available, phone lines–use your imagination.
http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=24012&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DPD
Fungal Meningitis and FDA Malfeisance
Problem of FDA Failure to monitor the compounding of a pharmaceutical preparation.
One of the authors is my friend Jerry Arnett, physician from West Virginny.
Probiotic's Good for Colic Say the Italians
Study and debate on Probiotic for colic. Italian Study said it was good for colic in babies.
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Marker for Cerebral Concussions
There might be a marker for concussion, now a very hot topic.
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Whoa Baby, Genomics Ain't That Good
Typical media hype about having your genome mapped and getting boutique care that’s personalized.
Every one wants either a good palm reader or a physician who knows everything. Magical thinking promoted by the companies that brought you the magical Genome project.
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