Archive for February, 2008
12Feb Paperless!
I really like this piece in the NY Times about one person's quest for a paperless home. I never have liked paper, it creeps me out a bit. Think about this quote: “Paper is no longer the master copy; the digital version is,” I consider this a very valid point and one to consider in my own profession. Electronic medical records have been adopted
07Feb Excavating Evidence with your iPod
Need a slicker way to consume your Systematic Reviews? Check out the Podcasts from the Cochrane Collaboration. ERIC
05Feb The weather hates the APTA
Last year at this time I was anxiously watching the forecast as I waited for my flight to CSM in Boston which was eventually canceled. My flight, not CSM. Although, the annual Combined Sections Meeting took place with quite a few PT's left at home (including me) due to a heavy winter ice storm in the northeast. This year, Nashville is in trouble wi
04Feb Go Big Blue!
Somehow I managed to travel through 3 airports and not find out about the game on my way back from San Antonio last night. So, at 1am, my recording of the Super Bowl ended and I was happy. Very Happy!
01Feb Health care costs a bunch!
The Agency for Health Care Quality and Research estimated spending for the 10 most expensive health conditions as follows: (2005 data) $76 billion - heart conditions $72 billion - trauma disorders $70 billion - cancer $56 billion - mental disorders, including depression $54 billion - asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease $42 billion - hi
