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Changes In Technology, Clinical Practice Prompt Updated Recommendations For Modern Cardiac Cath Labs

medicalnewstoday.com — “Modern cardiac catheterization laboratories bear scant resemblance to the cath labs of a decade ago. An updated consensus statement offers physicians guidance on how to excel in this new diagnosti” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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The Value of Openness: The PatientsLikeMe Blog » Spotlighted Blogger: Meet Jessica of “Jessica and Psoriasis”

blog.patientslikeme.com — “The Value of Openness: The PatientsLikeMe Blog » Spotlighted Blogger: Meet Jessica of “Jessica and Psoriasis”” View full resource at blog.patientslikeme.com

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Building an Electronic Thinking Cap : Healthymagination

healthymagination.com — “We’ve looked for years at ways to stretch our thinking beyond everyday boundaries by putting on the proverbial “thinking cap.” Remarkably, the once far-fetched fantasy is rapidly moving out of the lab and into our lives.” View full resource at healthymagination.com

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Electronic thinking caps may sound like science fiction – but not anymore: http://t.co/Qv8dF0Az

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Abbott Labs To Pay $1.5B Over Anti-Seizure Drug Depakote : NPR

npr.org — “The company admitted that it marketed Depakote for unapproved uses, including treatment of schizophrenia, agitated dementia and autism. The case includes a criminal fine and forfeiture of $700 million and civil settlements with the federal government and states totaling $800 million.” View full resource at npr.org

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Unnecessary heart surgeries increase with facility supply - FierceHealthcare

fiercehealthcare.com — “More hospitals are developing heart surgery centers, but new research suggests more catheterization labs lead to more performed heart surgeries, especially when they're not necessary. The supply of Read more...” View full resource at fiercehealthcare.com

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Fear mongering. Profit motive and unnecessary testing and theray. All rolled into one procedure. http://t.co/GDQJ14b3 #unneccessarytests

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CMS to develop eligibility tools for insurance exchanges | Healthcare IT News

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Robot reveals the inner workings of brain cells

labspaces.net — “Gaining access to the inner workings of a neuron in the living brain offers a wealth of useful information: its patterns of electrical activity, its shape, even a profile of which genes are turned on at a given moment. However, achieving this entry is such a painstaking task that it is considered an art form; it is so difficult to learn that only a small number of labs in the world practice it.” View full resource at labspaces.net

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New technique could identify drugs that help fight broad range of viruses

labspaces.net — “Results of a new study demonstrate the feasibility of a novel strategy in drug discovery: screening large numbers of existing drugs — often already approved for other uses — to see which ones activate genes that boost natural immunity.” View full resource at labspaces.net

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Researcher believed killed by lab bacteria - news - Celebrities with diseases

celebrities-with-diseases.com — “By Ronnie Cohen FAIRFAX, California | Fri May 4, 2012 8:18am IST FAIRFAX, California (Reuters) - A young” View full resource at celebrities-with-diseases.com

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Microsoft's New NYC Lab To Boost Data-Driven Social Science | Fast Company

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EnlightenMed was founded by Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a board certified doctor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He has five cancer centers in the Southern California cities of Poway, Escondido, Vista, Encinitas and La Jolla. Dr. Eisenberg uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients’ journeys through the minefield of cancer.

Here’s his story:

I became a medical oncologist because I’ve always felt there was more to taking care of cancer patients than just ordering tests, devising treatment plans, pushing chemotherapy, comparing CT scans, and giving bad news to people. I wanted to help patients feel better using the wisdom of their body and mind to reduce stress during treatments in the present moment.

It takes a lot more than a traditional Western approach to medicine to treat cancer. I believe in a holistic approach to healing that integrates techniques drawing on yoga, acupuncture and meditation. I encourage patients to incorporate psychotherapy and educate them about the importance of nutrition. I also believe in the importance and power of connection in healing. And for me, I connect with my patients through music.

I discovered musician Peter Himmelman while I was in medical school in Philly. I’d see him perform live whenever possible, and was inspired by his rapport with his audience. He’d pick someone out in the crowd, and write a song about them on the spot. It occurred to me, why not try this with my patients? So I brought my guitar into the chemo room, and started singing. I’d sing silly songs, anything to help my patients laugh, and think about something other than their sickness.

One day a friend told me about a contest Peter Himmelman was having. You had to write in and say how Peter’s music had impacted you. The prize was that Peter would write a song about you. I entered, I won, and Peter wrote a song about me. I had no idea how powerful that was going to be for me. During that same time in my life, I was facing a health scare of my own. Everything turned out to be fine, but having a song that was my song, telling my story, was a source of real strength for me in a difficult time. Everything changed after that. I knew that I wanted to connect with my patients through song, and help them tell their stories.

After all of the grueling tests and analyses have been completed, I sit with most of my patients and ask them what makes them happy, what means the most to them — what moves, touches and inspires them. Then together, we write a song. For a lot of my patients, it becomes a personal anthem in their fight against this deadly disease.

I started EnlightenMed and it's first program, Lyrical Life, because I believe there’s a message in all of this that is much bigger than just songwriting. I’ve seen in my practice and in my own life how important it is to have that connection with someone when you need it most. I want to empower people to reach out to those that need it most, connect with them, create something with them, listen to them. I think when we come together we’re capable of great things, and I hope EnlightenMed can help bridge those connections." /> Dr. Steven G. Eisenberg Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

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Researcher believed killed by lab bacteria in California | World news | guardian.co.uk

guardian.co.uk — “Richard Din, 25, is thought to have died in a case of a scientist being fatally infected with an agent from his own laboratory” View full resource at guardian.co.uk

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BPS Research Digest: Psychologists create non-believed memories in the laboratory

bps-research-digest.blogspot.com — “BPS Research Digest: Psychologists create non-believed memories in the laboratory” View full resource at bps-research-digest.blogspot.com

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In the lab, psychologists create false memories that clash with beliefs: http://t.co/BK8eDvaf

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House OKs bill limiting purchases in Oklahoma of allergy drug pseudoephedrine used in meth, called toughest in the nation - chicagotribune.com

chicagotribune.com — “The Oklahoma House gave final legislative approval Wednesday to a bill limiting the sale of pseudoephedrine, the popular anti-allergy drug that is a key ingredient in most Oklahoma meth labs.” View full resource at chicagotribune.com

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