Constrictive bronchiolitis
For several years soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have been investigated at Vanderbilt Medical Center (referred from Fort Campbell Kentucky) for exertional dyspnea. This was regarded as a mysterious syndrome for several years. Imaging and physiologic studies were normal or non-specific. Biopsies revealed constrictive bronchiolitis in most. Exposure to sulfur fires may have been
Whites Less Than Half of Three-Year-Olds
NYT: Whites continued to decline as a share of the American population in 2009, and they now represent less than half of all 3-year-olds, according to a Brookings Institution analysis of census data released Monday. The country’s young population is more diverse than ever, with whites now in the minority in nursery schools, preschools and [...]
Five Key Steps To Avoid Malpractice Suits
An interesting issue of Anesthesiology News has a great article on avoiding malpractice suits. It can be accessed at www.anesthesiologynews.com by searching for the January 2003 issue. Here is the text of the article, which is presented here in full because no direct link to the article is available (one of the drawbacks of “frames”). [...]
The Latest Health Wonk Review Is Up!
It′s a metaphor and anniversary laden Health Wonk Review at David Harlow’s Health Care Law Blog. Sharply written and with great commentary, this HWR has, er, hit one out of the park. And you thought the Great Leader’s birthday and this focus on health reform was only a coincidence?
A Visit to the Doctor
Earlier today I got back from a check-up with the Orthopedic surgeon on the healing fractures in my hand. I have no complaints with the doctor, he has a good bedside manner and was very open with sharing his reasoning as regards treatment, though I must say I don′t think there was anything outside of [...]
