A must-read article that lays out the dilema in interventional cardiology

http://blogs.theheart.org/melissa-walton-shirley-blog/2012/5/19/fame-or-courage-can-we-have-both?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BlogsTheheartorg+%28Blogs+%40+theheart.orgENGLiSH%29

RIP Geoff Hartzler

Wow.  It is a sad commentary on mainstream media to say that I just learned of the passing of one of the great physicians of our era.  A great doctor, teacher and innovator.

http://www.theheart.org/article/1368951.do

Awesome technology!

    http://news.yahoo.com/photos/tiny-artificial-heart-saves-baby-s-life-slideshow/http://news.yahoo.com/photos/tiny-artificial-heart-saves-baby-s-life-slideshow/

Doctors lobby wins again

".........From The estimated $30 billion deal also includes $4 billion to prevent doctors from having their reimbursement rates slashed by Medicare.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/16/payroll-tax-cut-deal-to-include-keystone_n_1154888.html

it's not time that heals all wounds - it's REM sleep

Not all sleep is REM sleep.  It is the dreaming phase of sleep which you go in and out of depending on other physiologic variable.  


The other consequences of too little sleep (from WebMD):

• Impaired memory and thought processes.
• Depression.
• Decreased immune response.

Sleep deprivation also magnifies alcohols effects on the body, so a fatigued person who drinks will become much more impaired than someone who is well-rested. Sleep deprivation also increases pain perception on pain simulation testing. Caffeine and other stimulants can temporarily overcome the effects of severe sleep deprivation, but cannot do so for extended periods of time.

Natural pain remedies from your kitchen

Good to know.

http://www.ivillage.com/natural-pain-remedies-your-kitchen/4-b-334141

A new benefit from medical marijuana?

Whatever your stance on medical marijuana this is exciting.  Anything that can prevent or reduce Alzheimer's disease should be studied carefully. Hopefully a peer reviewed study will prove this benefit.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17140265