Monthly Archives: January 2009

What Really Matters in Life

In early October, Judy, a wonderful woman I had know for years passed away. She was about 75 years old and for the last 55 or so years of her life, she did not work outside the home.  She had … Continue reading

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The Value of Maturity

Last week’s ditching of the Airbus in the Hudson River should hold a lot of lessons for the airlines. It seems to me that much of the trouble with our economy results from greed.  I have it on pretty good … Continue reading

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Checklist for Surgery Saving Lives

The headline realy didn’t pique my interest, but I reluctantly read the Washington Post article “Surgical Checklist Lowers Death Rate” It is yet another confirmation of my theory that in health care, we need to go back to basics. Following … Continue reading

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“New” Thoughts About Heart Attacks

Jane Brody hit the nail on the head again this week with her article “New Thinking On How To Protect The Heart”. After all is said and done; after billions of dollars have been spent on cholesterol lowering drugs, studies … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolution

Happy New Year!! In our culture, The New Year brings a desire to create “Resolutions” to improve and enhance our lives. We tend to take them seriously and feel guilty when we “fall off the wagon” early on. This year, … Continue reading

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Follow Up Assessment

    Please take a few moments to answer these questions to the best of your ability   Answer each question according to the following scale:                                        1)      Never/ very rarely 2)      Rarely 3)      Occasionally 4)      Usually 5)      Always   … Continue reading

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Initial Assessment

    Please take a few moments to answer these questions to the best of your ability prior to using CD   Answer each question according to the following scale:                                        1)      Never/ very rarely 2)      Rarely 3)      Occasionally 4)      … Continue reading

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Case Study ACMS “Preparing for Surgery” CD

    Case Study Peter, DMD,  a male age 62, slightly overweight, history of A-Fib and multiple TIA’s was admitted to a Boston hospital for a Lumbar Laminectomy to correct severe stenosis.  In fact, his own cardiologist refused to clear … Continue reading

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Too Much Coronary Care?

Jane Brody’s Personal Health Column in the NY Times Tuesday points out some interesting facts about angioplasties and stent placement in asymptomatic patients.  It seems that this procedure is not known to prevent heart attacks or decrease mortality in the … Continue reading

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