Guest Blog by James Beckerman, MD Between college and medical school, I spent a year living in Spain. It was one of those “discovery” years you now only dream of, a delicate balance of academics and culture, with an appropriate complement of red wine. It was Spain, you know. In the midst of it all, I found myself with a lot of time on my hands, and spent much of it reading – reading about…
Read More...Why Doctors & Nurses Need Twitter
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I use Twitter and I like it. As a registered nurse, twitter helps me promote health and wellness and it helps me educate the public on vital health topics. It allows me to tweet about an upcoming radio show, link to informative websites and blogs, or retweet (RT) a tweet. I can read about the latest breaking health news, learn about the latest in health 2.0 and sometimes it…
Read More...Dr. Kevin Pho Discusses Doctors and Social Media
Join me on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at a special time for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Kevin Pho, a primary care physician and a nationally recognized medical commentator who publishes provocative medical commentary at KevinMD.com. Kevin Pho, MD is a graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, and practices primary care at the Nashua Medical Group in Nashua, New…
Read More...Prescription Drug Abuse – Major Problem in the U.S.
Doctors – First, to do no harm A Guest Blog by Kevin Soden, MD The latest news reports alleging that multiple prescription drugs have been found in Michael Jackson’s house – some unmarked, others with pseudonyms often used by Jackson and one particular medicine- should send a wakeup call to many in the medical profession, especially those doctors working with or friends with the rich and famous. It reminds me of the so-called medical professionals…
Read More...Fireworks Bring Beauty But Can Be Dangerous
Simple Safety Tips for July 4th Fireworks By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA If you gather to watch fireworks this July 4th chances are you’ll hear many ooh’s and aah’s among the crowd as they watch the spectacular bursts of colors glowing in the sky. Leave it to the pros While fireworks are part of celebrating Independence Day, shooting off fireworks should be left to the professionals, even if they are legal in your neck…
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