This is pretty off-topic, but who knows—maybe you could use it somehow for a cardiology meeting? Nathan Sawaya is an artist whose medium is candy, and he made this lovely rendition of a heart because, he says, "I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day...
...bring the education to him. And in as low-tech a way as possible, since he doesn't have Internet—or even library—access. That's the idea behind the Blue Trunk Library, a project designed to provide continuing healthcare education to workers in...
MedBiquitous has been busy lately, judging from the latest e-newsletter. The ...
Recommended reading from Anne Taylor-Vaisey: Here's a new article from BMC Family Practice. Free full text is available...
According to the IrishHealth.com, Ireland is responding to a recent scandal by introducing new legislation that would make continuing medical education compulsory, among other things. From the article...
We often hear about interactive videoconferencing being used to train docs through live surgery broadcasts, but here's another way it's being used: Medical Missions' Giggles Theater Brings Laughter to Critically Ill Children Through Polycom...
From The Onion: Wonder Drug Inspires Deep, Unwavering Love Of Pharmaceutical Companies. It comes complete with a description of the TV spot, and another drug hot on its tail that would "will induce warm feelings not just for drug corporations in...
From Genetic Engineering News: Harried Pharma Reps Switch to Online Meal Ordering; Vmeals Taps Huge Pharma Rep Food Delivery Market. From the article...
Recommended reading from Anne Taylor-Vaisey: I think this article from the March 2006 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology is of interest, particularly in light of the NEJM's recent "reaffirmation of concern" re the VIGOR (VIOXX) study...
Recommended reading from Anne Taylor-Vaisey: International Journal of Lifelong Education March/April 2006; 25 (2) ...