Gadgets Galore - Best of CES 2017
From WSJ: As the tech world reveals the products that will impact the year ahead, Personal Tech columnists Geoffrey A. Fowler and Joanna Stern hunt for the most exciting and unusual, from AR glasses to breast pumps (video is below):http://on.wsj.com/2j9crYt
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - January 6, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: WSJ Source Type: blogs
Minutes Count in the Cleveland Clinic Florida Emergency Room: Patient Story
"A Florida woman is rushed to the emergency room with life-threatening injuries and only minutes to live. Experience her story as the Cleveland Clinic Florida Emergency Department team springs into action to save her":Disclaimer: I work at Cleveland Clinic Florida, but I am not paid for this post.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - December 16, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cleveland Clinic Source Type: blogs
“99 percent of all claims of being 115 or older are false.”
An engaging story from the NYTimes about runners older than 90, and more.Among the quotes:“99 percent of all claims of being 115 or older are false.”“Old age always wins. It’s shocking. No matter how hard you try, it beats you.”Apart from that, nothing would stop him, not even a colostomy bag:"The oldest competitor would be an Australian legend, John Gilmour, 97, a World War II veteran who was captured by the Japanese and put into forced labor. Malnutrition and the harsh conditions permanently shrouded his vision. Still, he resumed his running career after the war. He knew what a body could withstand. The pain of...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - November 18, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: NYTimes Sports Source Type: blogs
7 classical virtues of trust, justice, hope, temperance, wisdom, courage and compassion - and how this applies to medicine
We often receive an email from the Chief of Staff on Wednesdays. The email is meant to unite the physicians at Cleveland Clinic around a common idea/topic/thought for that week.One of the emails mentioned "A virtuous culture built on the seven classical virtues of trust, justice, hope, temperance, wisdom, courage and compassion. These virtues offer us 25 centuries of wisdom about human conduct at its best."As a simple exercise, try thinking about one of thoseeach day of the week, make it the"theme of the day":Monday - TrustTuesday - JusticeWednesday - HopeThursday - TemperanceFriday - WisdomSaturday - CourageSunday - Compa...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - November 4, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cleveland Clinic Psychology Source Type: blogs
"Bottle-flipping" is the latest fad, see why schools are banning it - WSJ video
FromWSJ: Bottle-flipping has become a worldwide phenomenon. But some schools are trying to ban the flippers:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 31, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: School WSJ Source Type: blogs
Easier schedule for HPV vaccine: 2 doses instead of previously recommended 3
From Mayo Clinic: To protect against cervical cancer and other cancers caused by HPV infection, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending that 11- and 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine at least six months apart. This is a change from the previously recommended three-dose series.The CDC says adolescents ages 13 –14 also can receive the HPV vaccine on the new two-dose schedule. However, those who start the series later will continue to need three doses.Self-administered HPV Test is one of the Top 10 Medical Innovations 2017, selected by the Cleveland Clinic:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 28, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cleveland Clinic Infectious Diseases Mayo Clinic STDs Source Type: blogs
How to administer "Emotional First Aid"
Do you know that feeling lonely impacts your ability to build up an immunity after getting the flu vaccine?From the Google Talks lecture series: "Although we have bandages for cuts, chicken soup for colds, and ice packs for bruises, most of us have no idea how to treat day-to-day emotional injuries such as failure, rejection, and loss. But, as Guy Winch, Ph.D., points out, these kinds of emotional injuries often get worse when left untreated and can significantly impact our quality of life. In this fascinating and highly practical book he provides the emotional first aid treatments we have been lacking."
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 12, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Google Talks Psychology Source Type: blogs
Have you tried some chair yoga today?
Here is a list of sample exercises from the Costco magazine, which means chair yoga is hitting the mainstream:http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/201606?pg=44#pg44Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. The poses, called Asanas, are often adaptations of standard Hatha yoga poses.Chair yoga is especially suitable for busy people stuck at their desks at work, or those unable to participate in a traditional yoga class due to the effects of aging or disabilities.Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. Complicated maneuvers and co...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - September 14, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Exercise Yoga Source Type: blogs
Drummer Leonard Haze's thoughts on old age and dying
Leonard Haze was a great drummer. He passed away in his sleep last weekend at age 61. I saw him on tour with Ian Gillan in 1992 and the whole band was amazing. He had this humongous Ludwig drum kit and was a powerful drummer. Lenny Haze recorded the Toolbox album with Gillan, one of the songs from the album, Don't hold me back, is linked below:Considering the recent deaths of many rock and roll greats, this Facebook post by Lenny from January seems very relevant:Leonard Haze, thinking about a lot of things.January 2:"That's enough. Why is it so hard to get old ? You loose friends as you go. With Bill F rates today that's f...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - September 13, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: COPD End of life Geriatrics Music Source Type: blogs
"We'll just go in and do some work."
Angus Young from AC/DC inRolling Stone:"Malcolm was always one to battle through. He would look at me in times of crisis and go, "We'll just go in and do some work. We'll sit and write some songs." He had that drive, and I feel obligated to keep it going, maybe because I was there in the beginning with him.When you sign on and say, "I'm gonna do this and that," it's always good to say at the end of it, "I've done all I said I would do." That was always the idea, especially when we were younger – me, Malcolm, Bon. You had to show up and be on time."It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll, AC/DC:Read more her...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - September 9, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Music Psychology Source Type: blogs
It Pays to Be Human: communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve, get along with people
FromWSJ:It Pays to Be Human - The job market ’s most sought-after skills can be tough to spot on a résumé. Companies across the U.S. say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find applicants who can communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers. Those traits, called soft skills, can make the differenc e between a standout employee and one who just gets by."Soft skills" are needed in medicine too. It is always great to be human. After all, we can't be anything else.The top 10 in-demand soft skills are listed by LinkedIn here: https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - September 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs
Tips for sun protection
: ASCuS:AvoidanceSunscreenClothingSelf-checkAvoidanceThe best sun protection is sun avoidance. Seek shade if you can, especially between 10 AM to 4 PM, which are the peak sun hours.SunscreenUse sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor, this is the number on most sunscreen bottles) of 30 to 50, or more, that protects from both Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) wavelength light. Even though the protection is called "broad", it is not complete. Remember: sun avoidance is the best sun protection. Sunscreens with added UVA protection should contain Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, or Parsol 1789, also known as Avoben...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 31, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Dermatology Source Type: blogs
The Science of Doping: Gaming Hormones, Asthma Drugs, and More
From WSJ: Doctors often prescribe tamoxifen to breast cancer patients to keep their tumors from growing. But the drug is also used by doping athletes looking to get ahead of the competition. How does it give them an edge, biologically? Watch the video below:Earlier this year, British cyclist Simon Yates was caught up in a doping controversy related to terbutaline, a common asthma medication. Athletes can take the inhaled version if they get a doctor's note. But current testing methods can't differentiate between this and other banned versions. Watch the video below:Related:The Science of Doping: How Testosterone-Boosting D...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 29, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Sports WSJ Source Type: blogs
R.E.D.E. Model of Communication
at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Katie Neuendorf, Medical Director of the Center for Excellence in Healthcare Communication, describes the foundational program her team developed centered on their own R.E.D.E. model of communication:R.E.D.E stands for:RelationshipEstablishmentDevelopmentEngagement
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 15, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cleveland Clinic Communication Source Type: blogs
Genomic Sequencing: Pros, Cons, and Implications for You and Your Family (DocMikeEvans video)
For more information on specific tests and treatments please visit http://genomicsadviser.com/Check out our new website http://www.evanshealthlab.com/Follow Dr. Mike for new videos! http://twitter.com/docmikeevansDr. Mike Evans is a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. He is a Scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and has an endowed Chair in Patient Engagement in Child Nutrition at the University of Toronto.Written, Narrated and Produced by Dr. Mike EvansIllustrations by Liisa SorsaDirected and Photographed and Produced by Nick De PencierEditor, David SchmidtSt...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 11, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Genetics Source Type: blogs
