Impatient 911 Supervisor Delays Caller So Much…

Bizarre calls to 911

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Einstein Helps You Pre-Register for the ER

Oh boy, who wouldn’t love this idea? Security issues aside, how great would it be to be able to waltz into your local emergency room, flash some plastic and bypass the paperwork. Faster emergency room care for you and your family. Imagine visiting an Emergency Room where they already know you![...]

Do You Know Where Your AED Is At?

Richard Lazar, the inventor of the ResQPod Circulatory Enhancer for CPR, is continuing his efforts to improve the survival of cardiac arrest patients. Through his company, Atrus Inc., he is beginning to market new software that will help first responders to locate nearby AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator). When bystanders[...]

A glass of wine daily may prolong life. How you can you predict which patient will have a bottle daily though?

A recent study linked by DB’s Medical Rants seems to confirm the health benefits of drinking alcohol and specifically red wine: “Compared with non-drinkers, men who consumed wine, beer, or spirits had a 36% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 34% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality.” Why don’t we prescribe a[...]