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Sometimes We're the Bearers of Bad News
November 10, 2009 4:04 PM by Daniel Merton

I recently read an article in my local paper about "gender disappointment". That's the term given to wanting a baby of one gender but having the opposite and the feelings of sadness that result. I never realized how big a deal this can be for some parents. Read More...

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It Just Makes Sense...And Saves Lives
September 25, 2009 12:14 PM by Daniel Merton

The title of the article read "Woman bleeds to death after doctor accidentally punctures jugular while inserting a drip - and no blood is available for transfusion"- clearly a tragic result of a relatively minor procedure gone terribly wrong. Two unfortunate Read More...

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Texas Law Requires Widespread Cardiovascular Screening
July 30, 2009 3:14 PM by Daniel Merton

A new Texas law requires coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans and duplex carotid sonography examinations for ALL men ages 45-75 and women ages 55-75, as well as anyone regardless of age who has diabetes or is considered at risk for heart disease. That Read More...

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Is This Really Necessary?
May 26, 2009 9:18 AM by Daniel Merton

A recent online article described the results of a research study that included 1,399 adults and 963 children. Lo and behold, the research determined that the obesity epidemic in America is "All Because of Food!" Now, don't get me wrong---as a researcher Read More...

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The Flip-Side of Healthcare Reform
May 11, 2009 12:19 PM by Daniel Merton

Today, President Obama is supposed to outline his new healthcare reform with the prime objective being to allow all Americans to have medical insurance. An Associated Press article in today's paper indicated that " Hospitals, insurance companies, drug Read More...

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Collaborations Improve Patient Care
February 27, 2009 12:19 PM by Daniel Merton

I've been discussing the issue of turf battles and the need for better collaborations between medical disciplines in the interest of improved patient care. A prime example of how things should be handled has recently been announced by the American Association Read More...

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Will (Male) Gender Biases Ever Go Away?
February 6, 2009 12:27 PM by Daniel Merton

I recently read an online article in ADVANCE (" Breast Ultrasound Whodunit" By Sandra Mueller, BA, RT(R)(M), RDMS ) in which the author describes the pros and cons of cross-training mammographers to perform breast ultrasound imaging examinations (sonograms). Read More...

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