el·e·ga·tion: being highly effective, yet simple
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In Pursuit of Elegance [book]
I read In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing by Matthew E. May last week while on Vacation.
It started slow, but the ideas captured my attention, and the theme came together nicely by the final chapter. I continue to see the concepts throughout my daily life, including symmetry, seduction, subtraction, and sustainability.
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Google Chrome Video [Google]
Using google chrome is an enjoyable experience. Its simple, clean, quick, and it works. This video captures some of these feelings.
via Lifehacker
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MD training in Clinical Informatics.
I have been on the hunt for a strong, distance clinical informatics program for physicians (MDs).
The below information culled from AMIAs website, I specifically looked at those with online options. Many of the links were outdated and others more were mainly nursing.
Harvard-Mit Health Sciences and Technology appears to be a top-tier program. Not a lot in terms of distance learning. Can't go wrong combining MIT + Harvard I suppose.Indiana CTSI : Combining Purdue, Nortre Dame, and IU,
"Health care professionals committed to a career in clinical research are ideal candidates for the CITE program. Over the past several decades, it has been increasingly recognized that a cadre of clinician-scientists committed to and trained in patient-centered research is essential to complement the numerous advances emanating from the basic biomedical and laboratory sciences. There are substantial needs as well as funding opportunities for investigators interested in conducting clinical trials, epidemiological studies, translational research, health services and outcomes research, studies involving large databases, and other types of clinical studies. Employment possibilities for trained clinical investigators include research positions in academics, industry, and government.
Most participants will already have a doctoral degree (e.g., MD, PhD, DNS, DDS, or DPT) or be in training for a doctoral degree. Potential applicants include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fellows or other health care professional trainees who have substantial protected time for clinical research
- Junior faculty who have career awards or support from their division or department head for participation in the CITE program
- Other faculty who previously have focused on basic research or other academic activities but now are committed to pursuing a career in clinical research"
Stanford Biomedical Informatics has a complete Professional Masters Course online
UIC's Masters in health informatics is fully online. However not really geared for MDs. They also have an MPH coursework that may be closer. They are the upcoming site for the AMIA's next 10x10 .
Nebraska seems interesting as well, but programs of study and research not as aligned with mine.
University of Texas at Houston seems like an up and coming program, not clear if they offer much in the way of distance coursework.
Utah has a strong history and appears flexible (1-3 year fellowship + sabbatical leaves). Some distance learning opportunities including podcasts. Also has a fellowship.
University of Virginia seems very interesting, however their fellowships appear only open to phd's. Their area of focus is very aligned with my interests:
Example Research Topics
Fellows will focus their research in healthcare information systems. Example research topics:
- Intelligent clinical user interfaces and decision support systems.
- Analysis and design of handoffs of care.
- The design, construction and testing of computerized and physical simulators for training clinical palpation and surgical skills.
- Use of mathematical and statistical approaches to aid in the evaluation and clinical interpretation of laboratory tests
- Analysis of medical longitudinal data using multivariate and nonlinear time series analysis
- Spatiotemporal analysis of medical images such as from MRI or digital x-rays
- Clinical laboratory automation, embedded sensors, and remote patient monitoring using the Internet and wide area communications.
- Consumer health informatics and evaluation of informatics tools and resources.
- The role of standards in support of data integration, data repositories, physician order entry, decision support, and the optimal use of clinical data for patient safety and clinical research.
- Design, structure, function, and utility of large patient data repositories for clinical and research purposes.
- Patient safety and the application of systems engineering techniques to prospectively study practices or retrospectively use chart review and data mining methods.
- Visualization of medical and biological data sets.
Columbia University in NY has been near the top of my list since the beginning, but its unclear if the program is growing or shrinking.
And still, the MD training for clinical informatics powerhouses still include the Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis , and The Oregon Health and Science University .
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from BoingBoing: Stuffed Toy From a Child's Drawing
via Boing Boing by Mark Frauenfelder on 3/12/09
From Craft:
Silke Stoddard from the Martha Stewart Crafts Department created this softie based on her son's drawing.I swipe my kids' art all the time.
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IT Healthcare Design Zeitgeist
I'm starting to feel a convergence of ideas regarding Health IT Design.
"I think practical health IT should be Intelligent, Integrated, and Interoperable. Intelligently designed systems prioritize the needs of patients and providers. An electronic platform with well-integrated features ensures a consistent and smooth operator experience. Interoperability stands as a prerequisite to deriving real societal value from health IT and facilitates health information exchange among networks of patients and providers."
Photo taken by in Pennsylvania a tunnel.
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Jolt is back.
I love the packaging. I remember the good old days when I'd have to beg my parents to allow me to buy this stuff.
Sent from my iPhone
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Medical iPhone Accessory Ideas
A quick brainstorm for iPhone hardware for medical purposes include:
1. Portable EKG/telemetry
- similar to this device, just attach the the end of your iphone and press near the PMI.
- or with an attachment with multiple leads looking like spaghetti
- better yet, wireless ekg leads with bluetooth connection
2. Ultrasound
- portable, for quick imaging
3. Blood Pressure
- cuff connection to iphone
4. Pulse-ox
- check the O2 saturation quickly
5. 48 Hr Holter Monitor / Event Recorder
- more for the patient with an iPhone, could email the doctor results of the heart's electrical activity.
6. Glucometer
- again for the patient, but also a quick diabetic office visit or for screening.
7. Pedometer
- actually already available via software.
They could be helpful in the ambulatory setting, say small, but tech savvy private practice.
Of course one would need software that would record & make email-able files to be reviewed and saved in the patient's chart. Would be nice if it could all fit in the old doctor's bag.
1. Portable EKG/telemetry
- similar to this device, just attach the the end of your iphone and press near the PMI.
- or with an attachment with multiple leads looking like spaghetti
- better yet, wireless ekg leads with bluetooth connection
2. Ultrasound
- portable, for quick imaging
3. Blood Pressure
- cuff connection to iphone
4. Pulse-ox
- check the O2 saturation quickly
5. 48 Hr Holter Monitor / Event Recorder
- more for the patient with an iPhone, could email the doctor results of the heart's electrical activity.
6. Glucometer
- again for the patient, but also a quick diabetic office visit or for screening.
7. Pedometer
- actually already available via software.
They could be helpful in the ambulatory setting, say small, but tech savvy private practice.
Of course one would need software that would record & make email-able files to be reviewed and saved in the patient's chart. Would be nice if it could all fit in the old doctor's bag.
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